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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India  |  MoE, UGC, INI

Annual Fees: ₹215,000 - ₹860,000 Highest CTC: ₹131.8 LPA www.iitm.ac.in
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CPL DEGREE PROGRAM

Commercial Pilot License (CPL Ground School & Flying Training)

Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | 18 - 24 Months | Full Time Classroom
Fact-Checked & Verified by College2India Academic Council
Data updated for 2026-27 Academic Session. Sourced from statutory approvals (DGCA Approved / IATA Accredited / UGC), institutional disclosures, and counseling guidelines.
1st Year Tuition ₹752,500
Total Course Fee ₹1,505,000
Average Salary ₹43.0 LPA
Approved Seats 50 Seats

Program Overview

The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) program covers 200 hours of actual flight training (including solo, dual, cross-country, night flying, and instrument flight rules IFR on multi-engine aircraft and ALSIM flight simulators) and comprehensive DGCA ground school examination coaching.

Eligibility & Admission Roadmap 2026

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (Min 50%) + DGCA Class 1 Medical Fitness Certification.
Accepted Entrance Examinations: DGCA Module Exams / IGRUA Entrance

Semester-by-Semester Syllabus & Curriculum Structure

Semester 1
  • Air Navigation & Radio Aids
  • Aviation Meteorology & Weather Reports
  • Air Regulations & ICAO Annexures
  • Aircraft Technical General & Engines
  • Cockpit Procedures & Simulator Prep
Semester 2
  • Radio Telephony Restricted (Aero) - RTR(A)
  • Dual Flight Training (Takeoff, Landings, Stalls, Steep Turns)
  • Solo Flight Clearances & Circuit Flying
  • Night Flying & Emergency Procedures Training
Semester 3
  • Instrument Flying Rating (IFR) Training on Glass Cockpit Simulators
  • Cross-Country Flight Navigation
  • Multi-Engine Flight Training
  • DGCA Commercial Pilot CPL Theoretical Examinations
Semester 4
  • Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC)
  • Jet Orientation Course (JOC)
  • Airline Assessment & Simulator Screening Prep
  • DGCA Final Check Ride & CPL Endorsement

Fee Structure Breakdown

Fee Component 1st Year Amount Total Program Estimated
Tuition Fee ₹602,000 ₹1,204,000
Academic Infrastructure & Labs ₹90,300 ₹180,600
Library, Software & Development Charges ₹60,200 ₹120,400
Total Academic Fee ₹752,500 ₹1,505,000

Career Roles & Placement Scopes

First Officer (Commercial Airline Pilot) Flight Instructor (CFI) Corporate Charter Pilot Cargo Airline Pilot Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot

Top Hiring Partners & Recruiters:

IndiGo Airlines Air India Akasa Air SpiceJet Emirates Qatar Airways Vistara Blue Dart Aviation Pawan Hans Helicopters

Other Programs at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

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Frequently Asked Questions: Commercial Pilot License (CPL Ground School & Flying Training)

What is the annual fee for Commercial Pilot License (CPL Ground School & Flying Training) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)?
The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹752,500 per academic year.
What is the average placement salary for this branch?
Graduates from Commercial Pilot License (CPL Ground School & Flying Training) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) achieve an average placement salary of ₹43.0 LPA.

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