Students who aspire to become pilots in India have to appear for various exams, which they must clear in order to obtain licenses to fly various aircrafts or be promoted to senior positions.
Who conducts these examinations? Read all about Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the licensing authority for pilots in India!
DGCA is the regulatory body that deals with all the matters related to civil aviation in India. The role and function of this department is to implement, control and supervise the country’s safety operations, crew training and airworthiness standards. DGCA conducts examinations for pilots, in order to grant flying licenses.
Online Application for Pilot License Examination
DGCA holds Pilot License Examination for both online (Computer based) & Technical (OMR Based) for all categories of Pilots – PPL (Private Pilot License) / CPL (Commercial Pilot License) / ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence).
Candidates who wish to appear for the examination (General, Technical papers & Oral) are required to submit their application for roll number online under http://udaan.nic.in.
Before filling up the application, it is advised that candidates go through the Instructions / Guidelines published on DGCA web site (http://www.dgca.nic.in) and Udaan site (http://udaan.nic.in) carefully.
The instructions/guidelines have all the necessary details related to the requirements that need to be fulfilled by the applicant while applying. It has information on documents that need to go with application, revised fee, details / mode of fee payment, etc.
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Candidates may read the instructions and guidelines by clicking here!
The signed printout of the filled application form, along with required documents should reach the following address by Speed / Registered Post within 10 days from the day of online submission of application.
Address: Director of Airworthiness, Central Examination Organisation, O/o Director General of Civil Aviation, Level – III, East Block – III, R K Puram, New Delhi – 110066
The filled applications forms, if not received within the stipulated time, will not be processed for allotment of Roll Number and the status will neither be reflected in admitted list, nor be reflected in the rejected list.
Candidates will be allowed to appear for the examination, once these necessary formalities are completed.
Also read: Study material for PPL, CPL & ATPL Exams conducted by the DGCA
For further details, candidates can visit the official website of DGCA.