SSAT 2025: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Sha-Shib Scholarship and Aptitude Test 2024 ( SSAT )

Aayushi Madavi
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 17:37 IST

By Aayushi Madavi, Associate Senior Executive

SSAT 2025 - The applications for the Sha-Shib Scholarship and Aptitude Test (SSAT) 2025 are now open. The last date to apply for SSAT 2025 was February 15, 2025. However, aspirants could apply til April 15, 2025, with an extra late fee. It is essential that the applicants check the SSAT eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The exam dates will be provided to registered examinees on their SSAT admit cards. SSAT 2025 will be conducted by the managing body of Sha-Shib Aerospace and Engineering, a unit of Sha-Shib Academy Pvt. Ltd. It is conducted for admissions to several aerospace and aerospace engineering courses for high school graduates and diploma students. Read on for more on SSAT 2025. 

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Q:   What is the age limit for SSAT?
A: 

Candidate age must not be less than 15 years at the time of admission. Check out the detailed eligibility criteria for SSAT exam below.

SSAT Eligibility Criteria for Flight Steward/ Air Hostess

Requirement

Eligibility Criteria

(Air-Hostess)

Eligibility Criteria

(Flight Steward)

Qualification

Passed Class 12 from any stream

Passed Class 12 from any stream

Age

16 years to 27 years

16 years to 27 years

Marital Status

Unmarried preferred

Unmarried preferred

Languages

Hindi, English and other languages

Hindi, English and other languages

Height

5 feet and 2 inches

5 feet and 10 inches

Colour complexion

Clear Complexion

Eye-sight

6/6 uncorrected in both eyes

6/6 uncorrected in both eyes

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for SSAT exam?
A: 

Candidates meet SSAT eligibility criteria if they have cleared their Class 12 with passing marks. Aspirants should have completed their Class 12 with subjects such as Physics (P), Chemistry (C) and Mathematics (M)/ Biology (B).

Apart from this, candidates who possess a three years Diploma in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks also meet the eligibility criteria for SSAT 2024. Candidates who are in their final semester are also eligible to apply for SSAT 2024.

Note: Candidates who have studied Biology/ Arts/ Commerce as optional subjects are eligible to apply for air hostess/ cabin crew/ ground staff courses only. On the other hand, aspirants who possess a Diploma in Engineering/ Maths can apply for courses like BE /BTech/ AME/ CPL only.

Q:   How to fill SSAT application form?
A: 

Candidates can follow the below given steps to know about SSAT application process:

  1. Candidates will have to visit the official website of Sha-Shib Group in order to fill SSAT application form. Apply Here!
  2. Candidates will have to check the eligibility criteria for the course in which they want to secure admission.
  3. Aspirants will have to register for SSAT and thereafter fill their details such as Date of Birth (DOB), Contact / Mobile numbers, Email address, State, City and Religion carefully.
  4. Candidates need to upload their recent passport size photograph and signature as per the specifications.
  5. Next, candidates will have to select their password. Aspirants will have to ensure that their password is of eight digits and contains atleast one character and one number.
  6. Candidates will have to read the ‘Declaration’ mentioned on the official website of SSAT thoroughly.
  7. Aspirants will have to click on the ‘Submit’ button
  8. On successful submission of SSAT application form, candidates will receive an SMS on their registered mobile number. This SMS contains the candidate’s SSAT Form Number and Password.

Further, candidates will have to pay SSAT application fee. Once the application fee has been successfully paid by aspirants they would be able to take a print of their SSAT application form.

Q:   What is the application fee for SSAT exam?
A: 

Candidates interested to apply for SSAT exam can check the space below to know about the SSAT application fee.

SSAT Application Fee 2024 (INR)

Online Application Fee

1000

Application Fee for the later date

1200

Table of content
  • What is SSAT Exam?
  • SSAT 2025 Important Dates
  • SSAT 2025 Admission Process
  • SSAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • SSAT 2025 Scholarships
  • Colleges accepting SSAT 2025 Score
  • SSAT Contact Information
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What is SSAT Exam?

A national-level entrance exam, SSAT is conducted by Sha-Shib Group in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in Aviation courses offered like Commercial Pilot License, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Cabin Crew/ Air Hostess, Ground Staff, etc.  

Candidates are informed that the courses on offer on the basis of the SSAT exam are approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India. Some of the courses in which candidates can secure admission on the basis of the Sha-Shib Scholarship & Aptitude Test (SSAT) are listed below:  

Note: Aspirants need to note that merely appearing for SSAT 2024 or getting a high score in the exam does not guarantee admission to the course and college of their choice. Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria that are laid down by the relevant authority from which the course is approved/ affiliated in order to secure admission in that particular course.

SSAT Exam Highlights

Candidates interested in appearing for the SSAT exam can refer to the table given below to learn about the major highlights of the SSAT exam.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name 

Sha-Shib Scholarship & Aptitude Test (SSAT)

Conducting Body 

Sha-Shib Group

Exam Level 

National Level 

Exam Frequency 

Once a year 

Mode of Exam 

Offline

Courses offered through Entrance Exam 

Aviation

Exam Fees 

INR 1000 (Online Application fee)

INR 1200 (Application fee for the later deadline) 

Number of sections

4 (Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Chemistry and General Awareness & English)

Exam Duration 

120 minutes

Total Questions 

100 

Total Marks

100

SSAT Marking scheme

+1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Official Website

ssatindia.com

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of SSAT?
A: 

There are 100 questions on the SSAT paper, each carrying one mark. Examinees will be given 2 hours to take the exam.

Q:   Which body/authority conducts SSAT for aviation courses?
A: 

SSAT is conducted by the managing body of Sha-Shib Aerospace and Engineering, a unit of Sha-Shib Academy Pvt. Ltd.

Q:   How often is SSAT (aviation) conducted?
A: 

The exam body conducts SSAT anually for admissions to aviation and related courses.

Q:   What are the various courses offered through Sha-Shib Scholarship and Aptitude Test?
A: 

The list of courses offered through SSAT is provided below. 

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering + B.Tech
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering + B.Sc.
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering + BBA
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering + BCA
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  • Commercial Pilot Licence
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication
  • BBA (Aviation Management)
  • Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
  • Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
  • Airhostess/ Flight Steward
  • Airport Ground Staff
  • Airport Management
  • Aircraft Ground Handling

SSAT 2025 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSAT 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
Apr ' 25

SSAT 2025 - Last Date to Apply (with late fee)

Feb ' 25

SSAT 2025 - Last Date to Apply

Apr ' 24

SSAT 2024 Exam

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SSAT 2025 Admission Process

Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below to secure admission in the course of their choice basis their performance in SSAT.

Step 1: Fill SSAT Application Form

Candidates need to fill out their SSAT application form online on the official website of the national-level entrance exam. The application fee for the SSAT exam is mentioned below:

SSAT Application Fee (in INR)

Application Fee until Feb 15, 2025

1000

Application Fee until April 15, 2025

1200

Step 2: Download SSAT Admit Card

Aspirants need to download their SSAT admit card from the official website of the exam by providing their login ID and password.

Step 3: Appear for SSAT 2025

Candidates need to appear for the SSAT as per the schedule and venue mentioned on their admit card. The SSAT exam is of two hours duration and candidates can view the SSAT pattern here.

Step 4: Check the SSAT Result

Aspirants can view their SSAT results on the official website of Sha-Shib Group. The result for the SSAT also mentions the college in which a candidate has secured admission.

SSAT 2025 Exam Centres 

SSAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted across 13 test cities. Candidates are informed that the SSAT 2025 exam will be conducted at the below-mentioned test cities:

Pune

Mumbai

Srinagar

Surat

Bangalore

Cochin

Patna

Lucknow

Bhopal

Kota

Bhubaneshwar

Chandigarh

Delhi

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I download my SSAT admit card?
A: 

To download the SSAT admit card, follow the steps provided below. 

Step 1: Visit the official SSAT website 

Step 2: Click on the 'Login' link

Step 3: Enter login ID and password

Step 4: Click on submit button

Step 5: View SSAT admit card

Step 6: Download and take a clear print of SSAT 2025 admit card

Q:   Do I need to appear for SSAT exam online?
A: 

No, SSAT is coducted offline (pen and paper based test). You will have to appear for the test in person. The details about the exam centre like its location and address, and the reporting time and exam day instructions will be mentioned on your SSAT admit card.

Q:   I have applied for SSAT but cannot appear for the test. Can I get refund of my application fee?
A: 

According to the SSAT India website, once processed no application fee will be refunded. 

Q:   What is the last date to apply for SSAT 2025?
A: 

Without a late fee, aspirants can apply for SSAT 2025 until February 15, 2025. With a late fee, the last date to apply is April 15, 2025.

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SSAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates meet SSAT eligibility criteria if they have cleared their Class 12 with passing marks. Aspirants should have completed their Class 12 with subjects such as Physics (P), Chemistry (C) and Mathematics (M)/ Biology (B).

Apart from this, candidates who possess a three-year diploma in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks also meet the eligibility criteria for SSAT. Candidates who are in their final semester are also eligible to apply for SSAT.

Note: Candidates who have studied Biology/ Arts/ Commerce as optional subjects are eligible to apply for air hostess/ cabin crew/ ground staff courses only. On the other hand, aspirants who possess a diploma in Engineering/ Maths can apply for courses like BE /BTech/ AME/ CPL only.

Age Limit: Aspirants should not be less than 15 years of age when they are applying for the SSAT exam.

SSAT 2024 eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfil in order to become a flight steward or air hostess are listed below:

SSAT Eligibility Criteria for Flight Steward/ Air Hostess

Requirement

Eligibility Criteria

(Air-Hostess)

Eligibility Criteria

(Flight Steward)

Qualification

Passed Class 12 from any stream

Passed Class 12 from any stream

Age

16 years to 27 years

16 years to 27 years

Marital Status

Unmarried preferred

Unmarried preferred

Languages

Hindi, English and other languages

Hindi, English and other languages

Height

5 feet and 2 inches

5 feet and 10 inches

Colour complexion

Clear Complexion

Clear Complexion

Eye-sight

6/6 uncorrected in both eyes

6/6 uncorrected in both eyes

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the rank of Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering in Aviation?
A: 

In terms of specific national or global rankings, Sha-shib Aerospace Engineering in Aviation isn't in the mainstream colleges but Sha-shib Aerospace Engineering is approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India. 

Q:   How good is Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering?
A: 

Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering is a technical institute in Pune which provides aircraft maintenance engineering training. It is one of the best institute for aerospace training in South Asia. Provides the best practical training with the latest technologies, aircrafts and smart classrooms. 

Q:   Does Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering have good placements?
A: 

Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering has tied up with more than 160 aviation companies both national and international making it possible for the students to get placed in these big companies every year and secure their dream job with good salary packages ranging from 3.15 LPA to 18 LPA

Q:   How are Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering placements as compared to Utkal Aerospace & Engineering, Sha- Shib Group of Institutions?
A: 

Sha-shib Aerospace Engineering is in Gurugram and Utkal Aerospace and Engineering is in Bhbaneshwar, both offer decent placement as they are under Sha-shib group of Institutions. However, Sha-shib has slight more edge in placements for students, has good ties to national and international airlines so it has better placement statistics. 

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SSAT 2025 Scholarships

Candidates are informed that they are also given scholarships in the aviation courses offered by the college. Scholarships are offered to qualifying candidates in the form of fee concession/ fee discount/ fee waiver.

Category A: Based on SSAT 2025 Performance

Name of the Scholarship

Scholarship (in %)

Criteria

Platinum Scholar

25%

Above 90% in SSAT

Diamond Scholar

20%

Above 85% in SSAT

Gold Scholar

15%

Above 70% in SSAT

Silver Scholar

10%

Above 65% in SSAT

Bronze Scholar

5%

Above 60% in SSAT

Category B (I): Based on Marks Secured in Class XII Board Exams

[Class XII Boards other than CBSE Board where marks system is applicable (Merit Scholarship)]

Name of the Scholarship

Scholarship (in %)

Criteria

Mega Scorer

30%

Students who have scored 90% & above in the Class XII board exam are eligible for this scholarship.

Super Scorer

20%

Students who have scored 85% & above in the Class XII board exam are eligible for this scholarship.

Star Scorer

10%

Students who have scored 80% & above in the Class XII board exam are eligible for this scholarship.

Category B (II): Based on CBSE/ ICSE Class XII Board Exam performance where Grade System is applicable

(Merit Scholarship)

Grade

Scholarship (in %)

A1 in all subjects

30%

A1 + A1 (Science & Mathematics)

25%

A1 + A2 (Science & Mathematics)

15%

A2 + A2 (Science & Mathematics)

10%

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering provide 100% placement?
A: 

Sha-shib Aerospace Engineering has a strong track record of delivering good placement opportunities for its students, nevertheless, claimimg 100% placement might be difficult due to some factors such as individual student performance and specific course competition. 

Q:   Is Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering expensive?
A: 

The cost of studying st Sha- shib Aerospace Engineerging can be considered high in comparison to other educational institutions as they offer specialised courses and the quality of education. So, it is expensive but justified as it provides quality of training and job placement opportunities. 

Q:   Which course is Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering famous for?
A: 

Sha Shib Aerospace Engineering is famous for its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course which is a 3-year course approved by DGCA. It offers two categories and students can choose as per their interest, Mechanical & Avionics.

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Colleges accepting SSAT 2025 Score

SSAT exam is conducted by Sha-Shib Group to provide a platform for candidates who want to make a future in the Aviation industry. SSAT is approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India. List of colleges that accept the SSAT exam are listed below:

SSAT: List of Colleges Accepting Scores

Hindustan Aerospace & Engineering, Pune

Utkal Aerospace & Engineering, Bhubaneshwar

Indian Aerospace & Engineering, Mumbai

Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering, Guna

Academy of Aviation & Engineering, Bengaluru

Sha-Shib Aviation Academy, Cochin

Institute of Aeronautics & Engineering, Bhopal

Sha-Shib Flying Academy, Guna

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I get Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) at Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering?
A: 

To obtain a certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, students need to fulfil the eligibility requirements, if that's correct so they can fill up the admission form and pay the registration fee to grab the seat as its on the basis of first come, first serve. At Sha-shib Aerospace Engineering, an entrance test may be requried to access the knowledge of students or may have to pass a personal interview. After enrolling in program, complete the coursework and get the certificate.

Q:   Who are some top recruiters for Certificate Course at Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering?
A: 

Top Recruiters for Certificate Course :

  1. Air Works India Engineering Pvt Ltd
  2. Taj Air
  3. SATS India
  4. Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL)
  5. Blue Dart Aviation 
Q:   What are the documents required for admission to Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering?
A: 

The required documents are at least five self-attested copies of the 12th marksheet, original character certificate/transfer certificate, original medical certificate by a certified registered MBBS doctor, joint affidavit, office copy of fee structure, signed by parents, photocopy of passport if available.



Q:   How are the course-wise placements at Sha-Shib Aerospace Engineering?
A: 

Sha-shib Aerospace Engineering offers placement support through its dedicated cell which organises recruitment drives and sessions. The placement opportunities can be very dependent on the specific course and the industry demands during the time of graduation. 

Around 80% students get placements and renowned companies like HAL, Tata and other known companies come over for interviews and students get placed. Various aviation companies provide students with internships and training opportunities that can lead to full time placements.



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SSAT Contact Information

Email: info@ssatindia.com

Phone No.: +919630020025

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