Pilot

Hi Siyad,
You need to pursue your graduation in Aerospace/ Aeronautical engineering.
The duration of course offers 4 years undergraduate programme in Aerospace Engineering
It imparts practical and theoretical knowledge of research, design, development, construction, testing, science and technology of aircraft and spacecraft and its related field.
Basic eligibility:
For admission in a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E). The duration for this course is 4 years.
List of entrance exams in Aerospace Engineering:
Graduate level (BE/B.Tech)
All India Engineering/ Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
Delhi University Combined Entrance Examination (CEE)
Hindustan University Entrance Test (HITSEE)
IISAT Admission Test (IIST, Thiruvananthapuram)
JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) conducted by the IIT's.
SLIET Entrance Test (SET)
SRM Engineering Entrance Examination (SRM EEE) Admissions
The Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA) Entrance Exam
Some of its specialized fields are: -
Aerospace Propulsion
Structural Analysis
Electronic Systems
Ground Vehicle Systems
Transportation Systems
Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
Aircraft Structures and Materials
As it will be difficult to provide best institutes, as the definition of best varies from person to person depending on various parameters.
Before seeking admission in any institute, kindly check the below mentioned parameters such as affiliation, accreditation, fee structure, curriculum etc.
Here is the list of some good institute offering graduation in Aerospace/ Aeronautical engineering:
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah
Refer to the below link to know about more institutes offering graduation in Aerospace/ Aeronautical engineering:
https://www.shiksha.com/top-aeronautical-engineering-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-49-2-0-0-0
Refine the search as per your state preference.
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Hi Akshata,
Yes you can become a pilot.
The eligibility criteria to be a commercial pilot:
You must have completed your Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics.
You must be minimum 16 years of age to be eligible for a Private Pilot License and 17 for a Commercial Pilot License.
Your vision in one eye must be perfect. In general medical terminology, it is called 6/6 eyesight. In the other eye, you could have an imperfection of 6/9, which must be correctable to 6/6.
General physical fitness is mandatory. You must be free of any disease that can hamper normal function.
To get a commercial pilot licence:
You age should be between 18 - 30 years.
You need a minimum of 250 hours of flying to get this license. Of this, 150 hours have to be solo flying, 25 hours of cross-country flying, 10 hours of instrument flying.
A medical certificate from ACFME or IAM.
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Hi,
In order to become a commercial pilot you must have completed your Class XIIth under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Maths and Physics.
Training in commercial flying can be taken with Flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies.
The training goes through 3 stages of licence, the licences have to be procured in the following order:
1. Student Pilot Licence.
2. Private Pilot Licence.
3. Commercial Pilot Licence
After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL.
On passing Class XII (PCM) they may enroll for the next licence -PPL.
On getting the PPL training begins for CPL.
Details of the Licences:
Student pilot licence can be taken at flying clubs in every State. It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required.
Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical test and the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.There is a theory examination also.
Commercial pilot licence requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.
Some of the best institutes to pursue commercial pilot training program are:
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy.
- Assam Flying Club-Guwahati.
- Flying Training Institute-Behala.
- Hissar Aviation Club-Hissar.
- Karnal Aviation Club-Karnal.
- Kerala Aviation Training Centre Civil Aerodrome-Tiruvanthapuram.
- Pinjore Aviation Club-Ambala.
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