Best Flying / Pilot Training Colleges in Tamil Nadu - 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. 

The VELS University (VISTAS) is known for its flagship BTech programme with CSE being one of its most popular specialisations, according to the reviews the university is praised for its:

• Placements: The placement percentage ranges around 75-92%. With the highest and the lowest package ranging from INR 40 LPA and INR 3 LPA. Further around 30-70% of students get internships with top roles including software engineer, software developer, web developer, etc.
• Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in labs are provided at very high-speed internet for learning, faculty research, and online resources. Further the computer labs have well-equipped systems with modern hardware and software to support multiple programming languages and other technical activities. 

In short, the univeristy has strong infrastructure but the placement scenario can vary depending on student performance and recruiter turnout.

The above information is taken from verified Shiksha Review of Jai Aadithya B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025

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. 

Remo International College admissions 2026 are open. Early applications are recommended to secure seats in popular aviation courses at REMO International College, the top aviation college in Chennai. Students can apply through the official website.

Yes, PTC Aviation Academy offers direct admission to all the certificate courses. The college offers Diploma courses in both online and offline mode of study under this college offers various specialisations. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply on the official website of the college for admission. After all the procedures the college offers direct admission based on the merit of the last qualifying exam.

ACAA - Air Carnival Aviation Academy is a reputed institute for B.Sc., MBA/PGDM, Certificate. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Engineering, Aviation. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. ACAA - Air Carnival Aviation Academy has a review rating of 3.2 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4 on campuslife, 2 on placements, 3 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

Dean International Flight School has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Kombade Gorakh Arun, Mango Mountain.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Remo International College of Aviation, Guindy have rating of 5 It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Southern Pilot Training Academy offers a Certificate course in Aviation. The course is available in Full Time mode. Seats intake availability for these courses at Southern Pilot Training Academy goes up to 120.

Avalon Academy, Coimbatore provides programmes including Certificate, MBA/PGDM, UG Diploma, A.M.E, BBA in streams such as Hospitality & Travel, Aviation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

Avalon Academy, Chennai 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.

Yes, Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology offer scholarships to students as financial assistance. Some of the scholarships have been launched to promote girl child education and also as financial assistance to students. The below-mentioned are the scholarships awarded to the Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology students:

Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology Scholarships
Pudhumai Penn Scheme	Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Merit Cum Means Scholarship	Dr Elizabeth Verghese Founder Chancellor Scholarship
Hindustan Loyalty Scholarship	-	-

Tiffin Aviation Services provides programmes including Certificate, MBA/PGDM, B.Sc, BBA in streams such as Aviation, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the UFly International, Chennai is approximately INR 200000 - INR 400000.

Global School of Aviation also known as GSA is a renowned college, located in Alandur, Chennai. The college has also collaborated with the Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) and the BAGS Ground Services. The college offers a wide range of programmes at certificate and Diploma levels to students in the field of aviation. GSA courses are offered full-time and the college facilitates students by offering an online mode of application. Global School of Aviation faculty believes in imparting comprehensive academic training, covering both theoretical and practical.