1. Your CPL Training Plan: Tailored Overview
Based on these preferences:
- Budget: ₹35 Lakhs
- Location: North India
- Multi-engine: ✅ Yes
- Airline readiness (Type Rating): ✅ Planned after CPL
- Accommodation & Food: ✅ Included in training
- Flexible-paced program: ✅ Yes
- Loan: ❌ Not required
🎯 Best Flight Schools in North India (With Accommodation + Multi-Engine)
✅ 1. Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Chandigarh
- DGCA-approved, well-reputed
- Includes ground school + 200 hours flying (Cessna 172 + Multi-Engine DA42)
- On-campus hostel + mess facility
- Own airstrip at Patiala Airport
- Strong history of placements (Indigo, Air India Express)
📦 Approx. Package:
- ₹32–34 Lakhs for CPL + Multi-engine + Accommodation
- Includes ground school, DGCA exam support, headset, uniform, etc.
✅ 2. Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation Sciences (IGIAS), Jaipur
- Good track record and value for money
- Based at Sanganer Airport (Jaipur)
- Offers in-house accommodation and food
- Provides DGCA exam coaching + RTR prep
📦 Approx. Package:
- ₹30–32 Lakhs total with Multi-engine + hostel + meals
✅ 3. Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation Technology (IGIAT), Amethi (Govt.)
- One of the most affordable options
- Run by the Govt. of India
- Located at Fursatganj Airport
- Hostel & mess available
- May have wait time or less frequent flying due to public sector
📦 Approx. Package:
- ₹28–30 Lakhs including hostel
- Best for those on tighter budgets and not in a rush
📅 Month-by-Month Timeline (Flexible Plan – 15 Months Total)
| Month | Activity | Payment Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicals, Registration, Ground School | ₹2–3 Lakhs | Class 1/2 medicals + admission |
| 2–6 | DGCA Ground Classes + Exams | ₹4–5 Lakhs | Study & exam fees |
| 7–15 | Flying Training (200 hrs) | ₹22–25 Lakhs | Including multi-engine hours |
| 16 | RTR Exam + CPL Skill Test + License | ₹1–2 Lakhs | Final stage before licensing |
| Ongoing | Hostel + Food (monthly) | ₹15–20k/month | May be bundled or separate |
💰 Total Expected Cost: ₹33–35 Lakhs
🧳 What’s Usually Included
✅ Ground School (5 subjects)
✅ Flying (Cessna 172 + Multi-engine)
✅ RTR Coaching
✅ CPL Skill Test
✅ Hostel Stay + Mess (Shared rooms)
✅ Uniform, Study Material, Flight Logbook
✅ Local transport (sometimes)
📦 What You’ll Need to Arrange
- Medicals (Class 2 then Class 1) – ~₹10,000
- DGCA Pariksha computer number
- Passport + Police Verification
- Stationery, laptop, personal needs
- Optional: Headset (₹15–25k if not included)
🧠 CPL Exam Tips
- Focus first on Air Navigation, Meteorology, and Regulations
- Take mock tests regularly
- Use books by Captain Shekhar Gupta, IGRUA manuals, or school-provided material
- RTR requires communication confidence—practice ATC phraseology and VHF usage
🎯 After CPL: Airline Job Path
| Step | Estimated Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type Rating (A320/B737) | ₹18–25 Lakhs | Done after CPL, often abroad |
| Airline Interview Prep | ₹50k–₹1L (optional) | Simulator + HR/GD training |
| Apply to airlines | Free | Indigo, Air India Express, etc. |