Aviation Courses After 12th - Build Career in Aviation (2026)

Here’s a complete list of courses you can pursue right after 12th standard:

1. Commercial Pilot Training (CPL Course)

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50%)

• Duration: 18 – 24 months

• Entrance: DGCA Class 1 Medical, written exams, aptitude test

• Fees: ₹40-60 lakhs (depends on flying hours and institute)

• Career Options: Airline Pilot, Charter Pilot, Cargo Pilot, Flight Instructor

Best Ground School: FMS Aviation Academy in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Dehradun, Surat and online classes available for Pan-India students.

Best Flying Schools:

• Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (MPFC), Indore & Bhopal

• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), Amethi, UP

• CAE Gondia (NFTI – National Flying Training Institute)

• Chimes Aviation Academy, Sagar, MP

2. Cabin Crew / Air Hostess Training

• Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream, good communication skills, minimum height 155–160 cm

• Duration: 6–12 months

• Fees: ₹1.5–3 lakhs

• Career Options: Cabin Crew, Ground Staff, Customer Service Officer

Popular Institutes:

• Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training

• Airborne Academy

3. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME)

• Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM (minimum 45–50%)

• Duration: 2–4 years (depending on course structure)

• Fees: ₹3–8 lakhs

• Career Options: Licensed Aircraft Engineer, Maintenance Officer, MRO Expert

DGCA-approved AME colleges in India include:

• School of Aeronautics, Neemrana

• Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering, Delhi

• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai

• Alpine Institute – FMS Aviation Academy, Dehradun

4. B.Sc. in Aviation

• Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM

• Duration: 3 years

• Fees: ₹2–5 lakhs

• Career Options: Airline Operations, Flight Dispatch, Aviation Research, Air Traffic Services

Colleges offering B.Sc Aviation:

• Mumbai University

• Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd

• Punjab University

5. BBA in Aviation Management

• Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream, min 50%)

• Duration: 3 years

• Fees: ₹3–6 lakhs

• Career Options: Airport Manager, Airline Operations Manager, Aviation Safety Officer, Ground Handling

Colleges:

• Alpine Institute – FMS Aviation Academy, Dehradun

• Jain University, Bangalore

• Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore

• Galgotias University, Noida

6. Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management

• Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream)

• Duration: 6–12 months

• Fees: ₹1–2 lakhs

• Career Options: Ground Staff, Cabin Crew, Ticketing Agent, Travel Consultant

7. B.Sc. in Aeronautical Science

• Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM

• Duration: 3 years

• Fees: ₹3–5 lakhs

• Career Options: Airline Analyst, Navigation Officer, Aircraft Design Support, Flight Dispatcher

8. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering

• Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM, JEE Main / university entrance exam

• Duration: 4 years

• Fees: ₹4–12 lakhs

• Career Options: Aeronautical Engineer, Design Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Aerospace Engineer

Top Colleges:

• Alpine Institute – FMS Aviation Academy, Dehradun

• IIT Kanpur (Aeronautical Engineering Specialization)

• Hindustan University, Chennai

• MIT-ADT Pune

9. Diploma in Airport Management

• Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream)

• Duration: 1 year

• Fees: ₹1–2 lakhs

• Career Options: Airport Ground Handling, Operations Supervisor, Customer Service

10. ATC (Air Traffic Controller) Preparation

While recruitment is done via Airports Authority of India (AAI) after graduation, students can start preparation early with aviation-focused undergraduate programs like B.Sc Aviation or BBA Aviation Management.