Hyderabad • DGCA Approved
Fees, eligibility, course duration and DGCA approval — everything a 10+2 student needs to plan a pilot career at Begumpet, Hyderabad.
10+2 with PCM
CPL: 18–24 months
CPL: ₹ 64,39,500
DGCA-approved FTO
Course Options
ARCA Aviation trains cadets from Begumpet, Hyderabad, using a Tecnam fleet with Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpits. After 10+2 you can begin with a Private Pilot License, go directly into the Commercial Pilot License track, or build theory first through DGCA ground classes. Every course below is delivered in Hyderabad.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot License (PPL) | 6-8 Months | Class 12 Pass with Physics & Maths, Age 17+ | View course |
| Commercial Pilot License (CPL) | 18-24 Months | 10+2 with Physics & Maths, Age 18+ | View course |
| DGCA Ground Classes | 3-4 Months | Class 12 Pass | View course |
| Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) | 3-6 Months | CPL Holder | View course |
| Pilot License Renewal | 1-2 Weeks | Expired License Holder | View course |
| Foreign License Conversion (FAA / EASA to DGCA) | 2-4 Weeks | Foreign License Holder | View course |
| Multi-Engine Rating (ME) | 3-4 Weeks | CPL or PPL Holder | View course |
| Instrument Rating (IR) | 6-8 Weeks | CPL or PPL Holder | View course |
| RTR(A) — Radio Telephony License | 4-6 Weeks | Aspiring or Active Pilots | View course |
| Type Rating Preparation | 4-8 Weeks | CPL with Multi-Engine + IR | View course |
| Integrated Cadet Pilot Program | 24 Months | 10+2 with Physics & Maths, Age 17+ | View course |
Eligibility
Students from Commerce or Arts streams can complete Physics and Mathematics through NIOS before enrolling.
Fee Structure
The Commercial Pilot License program is billed in six milestone-linked stages, so payments track your training progress rather than arriving as a single lump sum.
| Stage | Milestone | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment at the time of enrollment (non-refundable) | ₹ 37,500 |
| 2 | Admission confirmation before SPL & FRTOL classes | ₹ 5,00,000 |
| 3 | Before flight training up to 50 hours | ₹ 15,50,000 |
| 4 | Before 51–100 hours or 4th month (whichever earlier) | ₹ 16,00,000 |
| 5 | Before 101–150 hours or 7th month + IR training | ₹ 16,00,000 |
| 6 | Before 151–200 hours or 10th month (whichever earlier) | ₹ 11,52,000 |
| Total course fee | ₹ 64,39,500 | |
Fees for PPL, ground classes and individual ratings are shared on request — see the full fee structure or contact admissions.
DGCA Approval
ARCA Aviation is a DGCA-approved flying training organisation. Flying hours, ground school and check rides completed with us are logged towards DGCA licence issue, and our instructors hold DGCA-approved credentials.
FAQs
If your goal is an airline career, the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the direct route after 10+2 with Physics and Maths. If you want to fly recreationally first or test your aptitude, start with the Private Pilot License (PPL) and upgrade later. DGCA ground classes can be taken alongside either.
DGCA requires Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level. Students from Commerce or Arts streams can clear both subjects through NIOS and then join CPL training.
ARCA Aviation runs the CPL program over 18–24 months, covering 200 hours of flying, multi-engine endorsement, instrument rating, ground school and DGCA skill test preparation.
The total CPL course fee is ₹ 64,39,500, payable in six milestone-linked stages. The full breakdown is published on our fee page.
Yes. ARCA Aviation is a DGCA-approved flying training organisation operating from Begumpet, Hyderabad, with a Tecnam fleet and DGCA-approved instructors.