DGCA Opens Doors: Arts & Commerce Students Can Now Pursue Pilot Training
New Delhi( OT Webdesk): In a groundbreaking decision, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved a policy that will allow students from arts and commerce backgrounds to enroll in Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training.
The move eliminates the long-standing requirement that aspiring pilots must have studied physics and mathematics in Class 12.
Aviation experts believe this policy shift could significantly impact India’s aviation industry by broadening the talent pool and addressing the growing demand for trained pilots.
Previously, many students had to retake their Class 12 exams through open schooling to meet eligibility criteria.
Under the new guidelines, students from all academic streams can register for CPL training, provided they successfully pass mandatory medical and aptitude tests.
Industry professionals have welcomed the reform, arguing that fundamental scientific principles needed for flying are already covered in early education.
The proposal still requires formal approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the law ministry before implementation. However, if executed, it could redefine pilot training accessibility in India.
