Pilot

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Non-Science stream students may pursue the required subjects through NIOS. NIOS schooling can be used to meet the above-mentioned requirements. Apart from NIOS, non-science stream students may also pursue the required subjects as private candidates from their respective state boards too.
* The minimum marks required is 50% (may vary from Institute to Institute) aggregate marks
Fitness (Medical) Standards to Be Met-
A Commercial Pilot has to be fit- physically and mentally. That is why, during the selection process, lots of emphases is laid on the medical status of the candidate. Here are some medical standards set by authorities, which interested candidates have to satisfy in order to get selected into the CPL training program-
* Class 1 Medical certificate is needed before joining the CPL training course.
* Eyesight specifics- one eye has to have perfect eyesight, without any defects (6/6). It is allowed to have a certain imperfection in the eyesight of the other eye (6/9). But this imperfection should be correctable to 6/6.
* Candidate must not have any serious physical deformity. Also, he/she should not have any kind of mental disorder or any history of having such a mental illness.
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(a) Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in Mathematics and Physics. (b) Minimum 16 years of age to be eligible for a Private Pilot License and 17 for a Commercial Pilot License. (c) 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. (d) General physical fitness as approved by DGCA is mandatory. The selection of candidates for Ab-initio (PPL) to CPL Course at training institutes such IGRUA is done as per merit compiled after written test, pilot aptitude test and the interview. Thank you.

In defense services, no license is required to fly an aircraft because they are exempted from it. Whereas in civil aviation a license is a must to fly an aircraft. A commercial pilot learns to fly various routes as per Jepesson Charts across the globe. Responsibilities differ in both the sectors. In defence, you fly for the missions assigned to you by your command. And in civil aviation, you fly to transport passengers or cargo. The transition from defense to commercial aviation is possible if you clear DGCA exams and get your licenses issued through proper channel. CPL holders are also welcomed in ICG and IAF with certain age limitations. Growth in both the sectors are well organised. In services, your needs are taken care by the government and in commercial aviation you are paid well to cater for your own needs. All the best.