Is there any medical test along with the pilot entrance exam?

When preparing for the Pilot CET (Pilot Common Entrance Test) many aspiring aviators wonder Is there a medical test required along with the entrance exam The answer is No the Pilot CET itself does not involve a medical examination. The CET is purely an academic and aptitude based test covering subjects such as Physics Chemistry Mathematics English and reasoning ability.

But Yes Medical Tests Are Integral to Pilot Training

Though not part of the CET itself medical clearance is a mandatory step in the broader pilot training pathway. India follows the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) medical certification system requiring different levels of physical assessment depending on the stage of pilot licensing:

1. Class 2 Medical Certificate (Entry Level)

Required before applying for a Student Pilot License (SPL) or commencing flight training.
Tests typically include:
- Vision (near distant and color) hearing, basic ECG chest X-ray blood pressure blood and urine tests general physical and neurological fitness.
Validity is typically 2 years, though from age 40 onward the renewal frequency may increase.

2. Class 1 Medical Certificate (Advanced Stage)

Required when advancing to a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or for professional flying credentials.
Includes more in depth assessments such as:
- Full eye and hearing tests comprehensive ECG pulmonary function tests ENT examination, blood and urine work psychological evaluation, and other deeper health checks.
Valid for 12 months for those under 40 for candidates aged 40 and above validity may be shorter, often six months.
Pilot CET: Focused purely on academic aptitude and not accompanied by any medical check.
Class 2 Medical: Mandatory before starting flight training (SPL).
Class 1 Medical: Mandatory for obtaining CPL and pursuing a career as a commercial or airline pilot.

So while the entrance exam assesses your knowledge and reasoning skills the medical tests are a critical and separate checkpoint to ensure you are physically and medically fit to fly in compliance with DGCA safety standards.

Is there any medical test along with the pilot entrance exam?

But Yes Medical Tests Are Integral to Pilot Training

1. Class 2 Medical Certificate (Entry Level)

2. Class 1 Medical Certificate (Advanced Stage)

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