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Nowadays ICSE Board is dividing subjects in class 9th and I have passed out my ICSE Board examination by studying Commerce and will also pass class 12th with Commerce and will apply in NIOS Board for class 12th from Science stream as I want to do a degree course in Airplane Pilot. So, would I have to apply for class 10th also from Science stream in NIOS Board?

For becoming an airline pilot, one need to join flying school and undergo CPL (commercial pilot license) training and for that, one should have qualification of (10+2) in science stream. So, most flying schools recommend to enroll in NIOS board for distance education for (10+2) in science stream for commerce students. After completion of your 12th in science stream from NIOS, you can join flying school and can undergo CPL training.

Steps to Become Pilot for Commerce Candidates
- Pursue and Complete (10+2) in science stream from NIOS board.
- Join flying school and complete CPL course.
- CPL course has at least 15-18 months duration in which you have to complete 200 hrs flight time.
- Apply for DGCA exam and clear with 70% marks to get CPL license.
- Once, you get CPL license, you are a commercial pilot and can apply for airlines.

Employment Areas
- Airlines
- Civil Aviation Department
- Indian Armed Forces
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
- Transportation and Logistics Companiwy
- Drone Manufacturing Companies

Top Flying Schools for CPL Course
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Rae Bareilli
- Government Aviation Training Institute, Bhubaneshwar
- Orient Flying School, Pondicherry
- Ahmadabad Aviation and Aeronautics, Ahmedabad
- Carver Aviation Academy, Baramati
- Chimes Aviation Academy, Dhana, Sagar
- CAE Oxford Flying Club, Gondia
- R G Aviation, Hyderabad