How many subjects do I need to clear for DGCA CPL ground classes?

It depends on your flying training route. If you plan to train at a DGCA-approved FTO in India, you need to clear five DGCA subjects: Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, and Radio Telephony (RTR). If you plan to train abroad and convert your foreign licence to an Indian DGCA CPL, you need to clear four subjects: Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, and Radio Telephony (RTR).

What are DGCA CPL ground classes fees in 2026?

DGCA ground classes fees range from ₹1.5 lakhs to ₹3 lakhs for a complete offline programme. Online ground classes for CPL range from ₹50,000 to ₹1.5 lakhs. Hybrid formats typically fall between ₹80,000 and ₹2 lakhs depending on the institute and city.

What are DGCA ground classes?

DGCA ground classes are structured training programmes — classroom, online, or hybrid — that prepare CPL aspirants for the theory examinations conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. These examinations are mandatory for every pilot seeking a Commercial Pilot Licence in India.

Do I need Technical General if I am training abroad?

No. Students who complete flying training abroad and convert their foreign licence to an Indian DGCA CPL are not required to clear Technical General. The abroad route requires four subjects: Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, and RTR.

How long do ground classes for CPL take?

A structured DGCA CPL ground classes programme covering all required subjects typically takes three to five months depending on the institute's batch schedule and the number of subjects in your route.

How long do ground classes for CPL take?

A structured DGCA CPL ground classes programme covering all required subjects typically takes three to five months depending on the institute's batch schedule and the number of subjects in your route.

How do I find ground classes for DGCA exams near me?

Search for DGCA CPL ground classes in your city and evaluate each institute on faculty credentials, first-attempt pass rates, mock test quality, batch size, and whether they structure preparation based on your specific flying route. In Bengaluru, Aerogenesis Aviation Academy offers in-person DGCA ground classes led by IAF veterans and an A320 airline captain.

When should I start DGCA ground classes?

As early as possible — ideally at the same time as you register for your DGCA Computer Number and schedule your Class 2 Medical. Running these tracks in parallel significantly compresses the total CPL timeline. Waiting for one step to complete before starting another is the most common cause of unnecessarily long CPL journeys.

Can I appear for DGCA exams without attending ground classes?

Technically yes — you can self-study and appear for DGCA examinations without attending formal ground classes. In practice, students who self-study without structured guidance have significantly lower first-attempt pass rates, particularly in Air Navigation and Technical General. The cost of multiple failed attempts — in time and quarterly delays — exceeds the cost of quality DGCA ground classes.

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