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Q.1 What is the basic eligibility to become a commercial pilot?
Eligibility Requirements (DGCA – India)
Age: Minimum 18 years (same as FAA/EASA).
Education: Must have completed 10+2 (Physics & Mathematics) or equivalent. If you didn’t have Physics/Math in high school, DGCA allows you to clear these subjects separately through Open Schooling.
Medical Fitness: Must pass a DGCA Class 1 Medical Examination (stricter than PPL Class 2). This is equivalent to (USA) FAA First-Class and EASA Class 1 medicals.
