DGCA Pariksha: Complete Guide to India's Official Pilot Exam Portal (2026)

Step 1: Eligibility: What You Need Before You Register

Requirements:

• PPL/CPL:
  • Age: 16 years for PPL, 17 years for CPL. There is no upper age limit.
  • PPL: 10th standard education qualification
  • CPL: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths 

Don’t have Physics & Maths in 10+2?
You can still qualify through NIOS on-demand examinations. FMS guides students through this route too.

• ATPL:
  • Class X/XII or an equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics,
    from a recognized Board/University
  • Indian CPL
  • Know more here
• Medical:
  • PPL:  Class 2 Medical Certificate
  • CPL and ATPL: Class 1 Medical Certificate.

Step 2: Documents to Keep Ready

Before registering on the e-Pariksha DGCA portal, scan and save these documents:

• Proof of Birth: Date of Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet of recognized board
• X & XII Board Verification Certificate
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and pass certificates with Physics and Mathematics (for CPL, ATPL, FDEG).
• Proof of address (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID).
• UID Aadhaar Card
• AIU equivalency certificate if qualification is from a foreign or international board.
• Passport and Visa for foreign nationals (not mandatory for Indian nationals.)
• Security Clearance  for foreign nationals

 Critical: Name and date of birth must exactly match your Class 10 certificate. 

Keep files in the correct format and within the portal’s size limits. 

Step 3: How to Register on the DGCA Pariksha Portal (Get Your Computer Number)

The Computer Number (CN) is a unique ID assigned by DGCA to each Flight Crew exam candidate. It is used across all categories (CPL, PPL, ATPL). You are allowed only one Computer Number per candidate in the Flight Crew category, and it is valid for life. DGCA does not charge fees for issuing a CN.

Read more at: DGCA Computer Number.

For New Candidates (first-time applicants)

• Visit pariksha.dgca.gov.in.
• Click New Candidate Registration.
• Read the instructions carefully and proceed.
• Enter your personal details as per your Class 10 certificate.
• Provide your India-based mobile number and email ID.
• Verify the mobile number with OTP.
• Activate your account using the link sent to your registered email (link valid for 24 hours).
• Log in and fill additional details: address, nationality, licence details, training and flying details, and education qualifications.
• Upload all documents in the required format.
• Preview the form before final submission.
• Submit.

For Old Candidates / UDAAN Registered (existing computer number holders)

• Select Old Candidate Registration.
• Enter your Computer Number and Date of Birth.
• Update profile details (email, mobile, address).
• Set login credentials for the new system.

Step 4: DGCA Pariksha Login: How to Access Your Dashboard

Once your Computer Number is issued, DGCA Pariksha login is straightforward:

1. Go to pariksha.dgca.gov.in
2. Click Candidate Login
3. Enter your Computer Number and password
4. Access your dashboard

If your password is forgotten, click “Forgot Password” to have it reset. . 

Use an updated browser: Google Chrome (v12+) or Mozilla Firefox. 

Step 5: How to Apply for DGCA CPL / ATPL Exams

With your DGCA Pariksha login active, applying for exams takes just a few minutes:

1. Go to Dashboard → Apply for Examination
2. Select the current exam session
3. Choose your subjects (Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, Technical Specific)
4. Select your preferred exam centre 
5. Pay the exam fee via Bharatkosh — the government payment gateway
6. Submit and save the confirmation

Payment must be completed online during registration.

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Step 6: Download Your DGCA Pariksha Admit Card

Admit cards become available seven days before the exam date.

To download your DGCA Pariksha admit card:

1. Log in at pariksha.dgca.gov.in
2. Go to Dashboard → Admit Card
3. Download and print your admit card
4. Verify the details — name, subjects, exam centre, and date

Carry your printed admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID to the exam centre. 

Step 7: DGCA Exam Pattern: What to Expect Inside the Hall

All papers consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options. Only one answer is correct. There is no negative marking, so candidates should attempt every question.

• PPL exams: 90 minutes with 50 questions per paper.
• CPL and ATPL exams: 90 minutes but vary between 50 to 100 questions depending on the subject. The minimum passing score is 70% in each subject.

Here’s a quick subject-wise breakdown:

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Step 8: How to Check Your DGCA Pariksha Result

Results are generally announced a few weeks later and published on the Pariksha DGCA portal.
Check the “Notice Board” section of the official website regularly for result announcements.

To check your DGCA Pariksha result:

1. Log in at pariksha.dgca.gov.in
2. Go to Dashboard → Results (or “Exam History” / “Candidate Exam Status”)
3. Select your latest exam session
4. Click View Result
5. Download and save your result PDF

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