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Hi everyone, I am preparing for the Board exam of 12th standard with Science stream. I want to join Commercial Pilot Training program. So, I would like to know about the steps to join such training. Please help me to know about this asap.

After your class 12th in science stream with PCM subjects, you can apply for pilot training course or can apply for NDA flying branch to get commercial pilot license and become a commercial pilot.

There are two ways to become a commercial pilot.
1) By joining commercial pilot training institute approved by DGCA
2) By joining flying branch of NDA or CDS

Get CPL (Commercial Pilot License)
First of all, you need to obtain SPL (Student Pilot License). After that, you can get PPL (Private Pilot License) and then CPL (Commercial Pilot License). For getting licenses, you need to satisfy certain conditions specified by DGCA and need to clear physical as well as written test.

Eligibility of Commercial Pilot Course
- You must have passed (10+2) in science stream with PCM subject group with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
- Your age must be at least 17 years and maximum 60 years.
- You need to pass two medical test to check your fitness.

Top Institutes for Commercial Pilot Training
- All India Institute of Aeronautics, Ludhiana
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Raebareli
- Rajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
- Air Force Technical College, Bangalore
- Andhra Pradesh Aviation Academy, Hyderabad
- Government Aviation Training Institute, Bhubaneshwar
- Government Flying Club, Lucknow
- Oriental Flying School, Chennai

CPL (Commercial Pilot License) Test

Physical Test
- At least 250 hours flying experience including 60 hours PPL experience.
- Medically fitness check up

Mental Test
Questions will be asked from topics
1) Flight Planning
2) Cockpit Resource Management
3) Airframes and Engines
4) Air Regulation
5) Aviation Meteorology
6) Air Navigation