9 steps. Zero confusion. Everything you need to go from student to cockpit — simplified.
Ground school covers the theoretical knowledge required to pass the DGCA CPL written exams. It's demanding — six subjects, each requiring 70% to pass — but with the right preparation it's very manageable.
Charts, instruments, GPS, dead reckoning, and flight planning calculations.
Weather systems, METAR/TAF reading, icing, thunderstorms, and fronts.
DGCA rules, ICAO standards, airspace classification, and licensing law.
Aircraft systems, engines, hydraulics, electrics, pressurisation, and instruments.
Systems specific to the aircraft category you're training on (piston/turboprop).
Radiotelephony licence — phraseology, procedures, and a separate oral exam.
Apply for your Computer Number through the eGCA portal. This is separate from your pilot licence number and is specifically for registering for theory exams on the Pariksha portal.
Study at your own pace with recorded lectures, live doubt-clearing sessions, and downloadable notes — designed around your schedule.
Flexible formatYou don't have to pay for all six subjects upfront. Start with the subjects you want to clear first and add more as you go.
Pay as you learnAccess thousands of DGCA-pattern questions with explanations. Free practice tests available on our portal — no login required.
Free accessHow long does ground school take?
Most students complete all six subjects in 6–12 months, depending on how many subjects they take simultaneously and how many hours they study per week.
Can I study ground school before starting flying training?
Absolutely — and we recommend it. Clearing your theory exams before or during flying training means you're not juggling two demanding workloads at the same time.
What's the passing mark?
70% in each subject. Results are valid for 5 years from the date of your first pass. You must clear all six within that window.
Access our DGCA theory prep — subject by subject, at your pace.
