Best Flying / Pilot Training Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Below table shows the top BTech in Pilot Training colleges in India along with their cost:

College Names	Tuition Fee
Kings Cornerstone International College	INR 12 lakh

Some of the popular and affordable Pilot Training colleges in India along with their fee structure are mentioned in the table below -

College Name	Cost
IGIA Janakpuri	Rs. 1.59 lakh
Kaushalya The Skills University	Rs. 15,000
Fortune Aviation Academy	Rs. 1.35 lakh
Airport Aviation Academy	Rs. 1.47 lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

Major requirements to become a pilot in India are mentioned in the list below - 

• Flight Knowledge
• Aircraft Handling
• Carrying out Radio Communication
• Handling Emergency Procedures
• Coordination and teamwork
• Discipline, fitness and more.

These factors are some of the most highly valued traits by employers.

 

 

The 3 basic measures to become a pilot in India are mentioned below -

1. The first step is the SPL (student pilot license)
2. Second step is the PPL (private pilot license)
3. Third step is the CPL (commercial pilot license)
4. To get a job you are still left to do your multi-engine rating and type rating.
5. Once you do all these you are eligible to apply for a pilot's job. 

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The Pilot salary in India depends on - experience, employer and job type. The average figures for a Commercial Pilot salary  are mentioned below -

·        InterGlobe Aviation - INR 52 LPA

·        Air India - INR 36.5 LPA

·        Spicejet - INR 47.4 LPA

·        JetAirways - INR 64.3 LPA

·        Emirates Airlines - INR 81.9 LPA

·        AirAsia - INR 28.2 LPA 

Source - Multiple external/official sites on the web, data may vary.

The minimum qualification you'll need to obtain is to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with PCM subjects. Your age must be 17 years or more for a Private Pilot License - PPL and 18 years for a Commercial Pilot License - CPL
A medical examiner from DGCA will provide you with a Class 2 medical certificate based on your eyesight, hearing and overall wellness assessment. 

Advanced Aviation India has courses such as Certificate which are primarily in the stream of Aviation.

OFAA - Orient Flights Aviation Academy has affordable fee structure as comapred to other colleges. OFAA costs similarly as the other aviation institutes in the country. In some cases, the fees is greater and in other cases the fees is lesser. As the CPL costs around INR 3.5 Lacs in OFAA. But in the other courses it costs slightly lesser than the other institutions, such as in the PPL it costs around 900,000 while in other institutions costs around INR 1 lakh.

Yes, International Institute of Aviation Bangalore is a private college. IIA Bangalore provides complete training in Aviation including Airport Management, Helicopter Operations, Private Jet, Commercial Operation, and Drones from the aspect of private as well as government. 

For those considering programs at the Skykraft Aviation, the fees are approximately INR 160000 - INR 3000000.

Aviation Planet's application process commences online via the institute's official website. Aviation Planet - Institute of Aviation Studies Bangalore application forms are currently out. Students can refer to the steps below to register for programmes offered at the institute:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Aviation Planet - Institute of Aviation Studies, Bangalore.

Step 2: Fill out the "Enquiry Form" by providing the necessary information.

Step 3: Submit the form. Someone from the institute's admission team will reach out to guide the prospective students through the remaining process.

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AJ Aviation Academy has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college /university.

At the undergraduate level, Skybird Aviation Bengaluru offers three to four-year BBA course to students. At the PG level, the college offers two-year MBA courses to students. The institute also provides certificate, diploma, and various other courses to students.

Essence Learning provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Aviation, Hospitality & Travel, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

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Avalon Academy, Hubli offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Careerty Informatics Pvt Ltd, Kombade Gorakh Arun, Mango Mountain, R Arora & Associates.