DGCA Exam 2025: Candidate’s Smart Guide to Cracking Your DGCA FC/AME Exam
If you’ve been burning the midnight oil preparing for your DGCA exams, this one’s for you.
You’ve probably gone through endless notes, weather charts, and mock tests — but here’s a truth most candidates miss: the exam starts way before you even enter the hall.
One small mistake — like showing up late or forgetting your ID — can wipe out months of effort. The DGCA recently released its official Instructions to Candidates, and honestly, it’s a mini survival guide. Let’s break it down in plain words so you don’t miss a thing.
1. Admit Card = Your Boarding Pass
Your Admit Card isn’t just a formality — it’s your access card to the exam. Download it from the DGCA Pariksha portal at least three days before your test.
Double-check your photo, subjects, and centre details — because the gate staff won’t let you in if anything’s off. And yes, print it in colour (DGCA’s rules).
2. Be Early, Not Sorry
Here’s the deal — the exam hall doors open an hour before, and they shut 30 minutes before the paper starts. No exceptions. Even if you’re five minutes late, you’ll be watching from outside.
Arrive early, breathe, find your seat, and let your brain settle. It’s a small move that makes a huge difference.
3. Bring the Right ID
No ID, no entry. Bring one original ID — Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID — along with your printed admit card.
No photocopies, no screenshots, no last-minute excuses. Aviation runs on precision, and so should you.
4. Leave Gadgets at Home
Phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices — all banned. Even switched-off ones.
If your paper allows a calculator, make sure it’s the DGCA-approved kind. Basically, travel light. You don’t want to argue over a smartwatch before your exam even begins.
5. Act Like a Professional
Inside the exam hall, you’re being evaluated for more than your knowledge. Your behaviour counts too.
No chatting, no peeking, no shortcuts. The DGCA can ban candidates permanently for misconduct — and you don’t want that on your record before your aviation career even takes off.
6. One Break Rule
You get only one restroom break after the first hour — and none in the last 30 minutes.
It’s not ideal, but it’s part of the discipline that defines aviation. Plan your hydration (and coffee) accordingly.
7. Don’t Rush Out — Sign Out
When you’re done, raise your hand, wait for the invigilator, and sign the attendance sheet before leaving.
Skipping that last step could mean your paper won’t be counted. Sounds small, but it’s serious.
