How to Use the DGCA Pariksha Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Pilots
If you’re dreaming of becoming a pilot, your journey officially begins on the DGCA Pariksha Portal. Whether it’s the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) exams, everything now happens online.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched this digital portal to make the examination process faster, easier, and completely paperless. But if you’re logging in for the first time, it can be confusing. Here’s a simple, detailed walkthrough to help you navigate it effortlessly.
What is The DGCA Pariksha Portal?
The DGCA Pariksha Portal is India’s official online system for aviation examinations. The whole process for all DGCA-endorsed examinations is being handled by it—registrations, schedules, admit cards, results, and notifications.
You can submit your application for:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
- Ground and Flight Dispatcher Examinations
It’s your one-stop online platform for every step of your pilot licensing journey.
Step-by-Step Process to Use The Portal
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in.
Select ‘Candidate Login’ or click ‘New Registration’ if you’re a first-time user.
Step 2: Register as a New Candidate
Carefully fill out your personal details — full name, birth date, email, mobile number, and exam category (CPL, ATPL, AME, etc.).
After that, a verification link will be sent to you via email. To activate your account, click on it.
Tip: Always use your personal email and number since DGCA will be communicating all important updates regarding the exam through these means.
Step 3: Log In and Complete Your Profile
Once your email has been verified, log in with your credentials and fill your profile with the following information:
- Academic qualification
- Flight training and experience
- Residential address
- Submitting required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof, and valid DGCA medical certificate
Make sure your documents are clear and not more than 500 KB in the specified format.
Step 4: Check Exam Notifications
The ‘Examination’ or ‘Notifications’ section will provide you with comprehensive information for each session, such as:
- Months of the exams (January, March, July, November)
- Dates of application start and end
- Lists of subjects
- Information concerning exam cities and centers
Do not hesitate till the last day; the server may become slow in the last few hours
Step 5: Apply for Examination
