Which are the best Air Hostess courses after 12th?

Air Hostess courses are majorly offered at the certification and Diploma levels. Instead of choosing a specific course, I personally believe you should look for a top institute for Air Hostess that will provide you with the right knowledge and skills, alongside great placement options in India. Meanwhile, you can go for courses like Diploma in Cabin Crew Training, Certificate Course in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management, Certificate in Hospitality, Travel and Customer Service, etc.

What are the Air hostess qualifications for girls?

The Air Hostess qualification for girls and boys is pretty much similar. For example, Class 12 from any stream is mandatory, with a certification or degree that is DGCA-approved. The age limit is also similar for both girls and boys, only there's a minor height difference, which is a minimum of 155 cm (for girls) and 170 cm (for boys). The physical and medical fitness requirements, on the other hand, are the same for both genders.

Which exam should I pass to become an Air Hostess?

Major airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara conduct interviews and written assessments along with the eligibility criteria as government exams to be an air hostess for selection process by airlines. Most major airlines such as Air India, IndiGo and Vistara interview and conduct written assessments for candidates either focusing on aptitude, communication skills or personality. Apart from their initial training, candidates can enroll in advanced training by joining an aviation academy, such as Frankfinn Institute or Air Hostess Academy. Some entrance tests include English, general knowledge, reasoning, and those for medical fitness and language proficiency in English or regional languages. Attractive personality, confidence and height, and there may be such important factors too. Many of the airlines may prefer candidates holding a Diploma in aviation, hospitality, or tourism management.

Aviation Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

There are 45 colleges that offer Aviation in a full-time mode of study. Among these, there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 28.

Location wise

The most of the nation's major states and cities provide a range of Aviation, including Chennai and others. Out of all the states and cities, the best colleges for Aviation are found in Karnataka. Below is the table showing Chennai offering no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Karnataka	128 Colleges
Maharashtra	121 Colleges
Bangalore	117 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	96 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	79 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	78 Colleges
Mumbai	65 Colleges
Delhi	58 Colleges
Chennai	45 Colleges
Telangana	42 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	38 Colleges
Hyderabad	38 Colleges
Kerala	37 Colleges
Uttarakhand	37 Colleges
West Bengal	36 Colleges
Gujarat	35 Colleges
Pune	34 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	33 Colleges
Punjab	31 Colleges
Dehradun	30 Colleges

Specializations

The most well-liked specialisation in the Chennai is Cabin Crew / Air Hostess , followed by Ground Services. See the table below, which lists the specialisations provided by the number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Cabin Crew / Air Hostess	21 Colleges
Ground Services	18 Colleges
Aviation	14 Colleges
Flying / Pilot Training	12 Colleges
Cargo Management	10 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	6 Colleges
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering	5 Colleges
Fares & Ticketing	5 Colleges
Travel & Tourism	5 Colleges
Ground Staff	5 Colleges
Avionics	4 Colleges
Terminal Operations & Management	4 Colleges
Hotel / Hospitality Management	3 Colleges
Event Management	2 Colleges
Flight Operations	2 Colleges
Galileo	2 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	2 Colleges
Aeronautical Engineering	1 Colleges
Big Data & Analytics	1 Colleges
Aircraft	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular test that Aviation accepts in Chennai is CBSE 12th. The number of colleges that accept various exams is shown in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	30 Colleges
ISC	27 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	25 Colleges
TANCET	9 Colleges
ICSE	2 Colleges
Tamilnadu 10th	2 Colleges
MAT	1 Colleges
XAT	1 Colleges
CAT	1 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges
KMAT KERALA	1 Colleges
CBSE 10th	1 Colleges
BIEAP	1 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	1 Colleges
Karnataka SSLC	1 Colleges
TBSE 12th	1 Colleges
HITSCAT	1 Colleges