DGCA Exam Pattern Explained | 6 DGCA Exams, Passing Marks & Exam Types | SkyPro Aviation, by SkyPro Aviation on YouTube. 1 min 42 s.
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- 1 min 42 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
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Steps
List the six papers you must clear for a CPL: Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Technical General, Technical Specific, and the RTR(A) radio licence paper. Treat each one as a separate exam.
Note the scoring rule. You need 70 percent in every single paper. There is no averaging across subjects, so one weak paper cannot be carried by a strong one.
Check the question format. Each DGCA paper is a multiple choice test, so practise timed objective questions rather than long written answers.
Choose between a regular exam and an on-demand exam. Regular sittings follow the DGCA's scheduled exam calendar, while on-demand exams are arranged through approved flying schools at other times.
Log in to the DGCA eGCA portal to register for your chosen paper, pick your centre and session, and pay the exam fee shown there at the time of booking.
Build a study plan that covers one subject at a time, and finish each subject with full length mock tests until you are consistently scoring above 70 percent.
Keep a record of every paper you pass, along with the date and score, so you can show your results when you apply for the licence later.
Tips and common mistakes
Book the paper you have studied most thoroughly first, so you get used to the exam format with a subject you know well.
On-demand exams usually cost more and depend on your school's schedule, so confirm dates before you rely on them.
The RTR(A) paper is a radio licence exam handled separately from the other five, so check its requirements early.
Aim well above 70 percent in practice tests, since exam day pressure tends to pull scores down a little.
Questions
What is the passing mark for DGCA exams?
You need 70 percent in each paper. Every subject is counted on its own, so all six must reach that mark.
How many exams are there for a CPL?
Six. Five are ground subjects covering air regulation, navigation, meteorology and technical knowledge, and the sixth is the RTR(A) radio licence paper.
What is the difference between a regular and an on-demand DGCA exam?
Regular exams run on the DGCA's own scheduled sessions. On-demand exams are conducted through approved flying schools outside that calendar, usually at a higher fee.
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