Pilot entrance exams in India are the official tests that students must clear before joining CPL aviation training to become a commercial pilot. These exams help flight schools check whether the student has the right knowledge skills medical fitness and attitude needed for flying. Every aviation academy uses pilot entrance exams to select candidates who can safely start flying training and handle future airline responsibilities.
Pilot entrance exams in India are mainly divided into three important parts:
This exam checks subjects needed for CPL aviation, including:
Physics
Mathematics
General English
Reasoning
Aviation knowledge
DGCA basics
These tests help institutes understand a student's mental ability and basic knowledge required for pilot training.
Medical fitness is the most important part of pilot selection. DGCA-approved doctors check eyesight, hearing, BMI, heart health and overall fitness. A student must clear Class 2 Medical first and Class 1 Medical before joining commercial flying training. Without medical clearance a student cannot become a pilot even if they perform well in written tests.
Many flight schools also conduct personal interviews communication tests and psychometric assessments. These tests measure confidence quick decision making stress handling and personality skills required for flying aircraft.
Pilot entrance exams make sure that a student is truly ready for CPL aviation training, which is expensive and requires full discipline. Training costs in India usually range from INR35 lakh to INR75 lakh, so aviation academies ensure that the right students get selected.