IGRUA admits students to the Ab-initio to CPL and Integrated AME and B.Sc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programmes through its own entrance examination. It is a Government of India institution under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The total CPL fee is INR 45,00,000, while the AME programme costs INR 5,02,000.

The 2026-27 intake includes 125 CPL seats and 30 AME seats. Selection is entirely merit-based. Management quota and direct admission are not available for any of the 155 seats.

Admission Update:
  • CPL (Ab-initio to CPL): Applications for the next admission cycle are expected between February and April 2027.
  • AME and B.Sc Aviation: The next application cycle is expected between February and April 2027.
  • Admission is available only through the IGRUA Entrance Examination. CUET, JEE, and other external examinations are not accepted.
  • CPL applicants must be unmarried and secure a DGCA Class I Medical Certificate.
  • The CPL upper age limit is 28 years for General candidates, 31 years for OBC candidates, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates on the application date.
  • General category applicants need at least 50% in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The minimum for reserved category applicants is 45%.

IGRUA Admission Portal: igrua.gov.in/igrua-entrance

Admission Route: Each of the 125 CPL seats and 30 AME seats is allotted through entrance examination merit. IGRUA does not have a management quota or a direct admission route.

IGRUA Important Dates

EventDate
Expected CPL application period for the next admission cycleFebruary to April 2027
Expected AME and B.Sc Aviation application period for the next admission cycleFebruary to April 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IGRUA UG and Pilot Training Admission 2026

IGRUA offers residential training through the Ab-initio to CPL programme and the Integrated AME and B.Sc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme. Applicants must meet the course-specific academic, age, and medical conditions before taking part in the selection process.

IGRUA CPL Admission 2026

The Ab-initio to CPL course takes a student from zero flying experience to a Commercial Pilot Licence. It is a 36-month residential programme with 125 seats.

IGRUA CPL Eligibility Criteria

CriterionDetails
Qualifying examinationClass 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and English
Minimum marks50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
Minimum age17 years
Maximum age28 years for General, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates
Marital statusThe applicant must be unmarried
Medical requirementA DGCA Class I Medical Certificate is compulsory
Total feeINR 45,00,000, all-inclusive
Hostel feeUp to INR 1,80,000 per year

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IGRUA CPL Selection Process

CPL selection begins with the online written entrance examination. Shortlisted applicants must then complete the Pilot Aptitude Test and meet the DGCA medical requirement.

  • The written examination tests Physics, Mathematics, English, General Awareness, and Reasoning.
  • The Pilot Aptitude Test checks hand-eye coordination and situational awareness.
  • A DGCA-approved medical examiner must issue the required Class I Medical Certificate.
  • The final merit list considers performance in both the written examination and the aptitude test.

How to Apply for IGRUA CPL Admission?

  • Open igrua.gov.in/igrua-entrance when applications for the next cycle begin.
  • Complete the online form, upload the required documents, and submit the application fee.
  • Download the admit card when released and take the online entrance examination.

IGRUA AME and B.Sc Aviation Admission 2026

The Integrated AME and B.Sc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course is a 3-year residential programme. Its intake is 30 students.

IGRUA AME Eligibility Criteria

ProgrammeEligibilityTotal Fee
AME and B.Sc Aviation, 3 years, 30 seatsClass 12 with Physics and Mathematics, or an Engineering Diploma. General candidates need at least 50%, while SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates need 45%. The minimum age is 17 years.INR 5,02,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The first-year AME fee is INR 2,12,000, with lower fees in the later years. Hostel charges may be up to INR 1,80,000 per year.

IGRUA AME Selection Process

Admission to AME depends on the applicant's score in the IGRUA Written Entrance Examination. Questions cover Physics, Mathematics, and English. AME applicants do not take a separate aptitude test.

How to Apply for IGRUA AME Admission?

  • Submit the application through igrua.gov.in/ame-training/ame-admission.
  • Provide the Class 12 mark sheets, character certificate, Aadhaar, and 8 passport-size photographs.
  • At admission, submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a registered MBBS doctor.

IGRUA Scholarships 2026

  • National Scholarship Portal: SC, ST, OBC, and minority students may check the Central Sector schemes available at scholarships.gov.in.
  • Education loans: Major public sector banks provide loans for aviation courses. The amount covered depends on the bank and the applicable course fee.
  • Ministry of Civil Aviation: Aviation students can check dgca.gov.in and the Ministry portal for relevant sector-specific schemes.

IGRUA Admission FAQs

Ques. Which examination does IGRUA use to select CPL and AME students?

Ans. Both programmes use IGRUA's own entrance examination. The online CPL test includes Physics, Mathematics, English, General Awareness, and Reasoning, followed by a Pilot Aptitude Test for shortlisted applicants. AME applicants take the written test but not the aptitude test. Applications for the next cycle are expected from February to April 2027.

Ques. What academic and personal conditions apply to CPL applicants?

Ans. Applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and English. General/EWS candidates require at least 50%, while SC/ST/OBC candidates require 45%. They must also be unmarried and possess a valid DGCA Class I Medical Certificate.

Ques. What are the minimum and maximum ages for IGRUA courses?

Ans. Applicants must be at least 17 years old for both CPL and AME. For CPL, the upper limit on the application date is 28 years for General candidates, 31 years for OBC candidates, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates.

Ques. What is the intake for IGRUA's two training programmes?

Ans. The Ab-initio to CPL programme has 125 seats. The Integrated AME and B.Sc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme has 30 seats, making the combined 2026 intake 155 seats.

Ques. Can a student join IGRUA without qualifying through merit?

Ans. No. IGRUA is a Government of India institution and does not provide direct admission or management quota seats. All 155 seats are filled according to merit in the IGRUA Entrance Examination.

Ques. How much does IGRUA charge for the complete CPL course?

Ans. The all-inclusive fee for the 36-month CPL programme is INR 45,00,000. Hostel charges can be up to INR 1,80,000 per year. Since fees may change, students should confirm the current amount at igrua.gov.in.

Ques. When should a CPL applicant obtain the DGCA medical certificate?

Ans. A DGCA Class I Medical Certificate is compulsory and must come from a DGCA-approved medical examiner before the student reports for admission. Anyone with a medical condition that may cause disqualification should obtain clearance before applying.

Ques. What fees apply to the Integrated AME programme?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year AME programme is INR 5,02,000. The first year costs INR 2,12,000, and the amount decreases in later years. Hostel charges can reach INR 1,80,000 per year.