Best Flying / Pilot Training Colleges in Maharashtra - 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 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 Bombay Flying Club has been rated 3.33 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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. 

For a Pilot course license, first meet the eligibility criteria, which include not only the qualification but also Class 2 Medical Certificate from a DGCA-approved examiner and obtain a DGCA Computer Number.

After this you'll enroll in a DGCA-approved flying school, log the needed flying hours, and pass the DGCA's theoretical and practical examinations. And last you'll need to submit the required documents to get the license from DGCA.

Aeromitra Aviation Private Limited, Mumbai offers Commercial Pilot License based on some steps that the candidates must complete. A candidate must have I20 certificate before applying for the admission to Commercial Pilot License programme. Furthermore, candidates must have qualified Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects. After clearing all the rounds, a candidate receives the Commercial Pilot License. 

CAE - National Flying Training Institute offers a Certificate course in Aviation. The course is available in Full Time mode. CAE - National Flying Training Institute has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Aircraft.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Aeromitra Aviation Pvt. Ltd Pune is approximately INR 2562700 - INR 3294900.

The Aircraft Maintenance License course duration at Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology is two years. A total of 56 seats are available for the course and candidates should meet the last educational qualification to apply for this course. It is a certificate course and students must complete Class 10 or equivalent.

Following is the fee structure for the UG courses available in the college.

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B.Tech + MBA INR 2.9 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 

B.Pharm + MBA INR 2.65 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 

B.Sc {Hons.} INR 1.15 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) rs 

M.Pharm INR 1.52 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 

Indian Aviation Academy provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Aviation, Hospitality & Travel, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

The International Institute of Aviation Pune appoints expert faculty members. The faculty members have years of experience and offer theoretical and practical knowledge to the students. The faculty focuses on practical training so that students are provided a vast exposure of how the real professional world looks like.

It depends on what candidates mean by an Aviation professional. By far the easier and better job is that of a pilot. If candidates are young (aged 12-18), it is recommended that they pursue a general course of study. Take as many Maths and Science courses as possible. It may appear unusual to study Geography and Geology, but candidates would want to know what they are looking at.

The most common aviation degree programme is the Bachelor of Science in Aviation. This degree provides a broad understanding of the Aviation industry, covering topics such as aviation regulations, safety, management, and operations. Graduates with this degree can pursue careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, airport managers, and more.

 

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

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.