DGCA Pariksha: Registration, Login, Exam Application, Fees and Complete Guide

While both portals belong to the Indian civil aviation regulatory ecosystem, they serve distinct operational functions:

• eGCA (e-Governance for Civil Aviation): The primary digital platform handling medical assessments, computer number generation, e-logbooks, flight school tracking, and license issuance. For a walkthrough, see our eGCA login guide.
• DGCA Pariksha: The specialized sub-portal dedicated strictly to ground subject examinations, seat allocation, hall tickets, session scheduling, and candidate scorecards.

Before applying for an examination session, candidates must set up an active profile on the Pariksha candidate portal. Registration is a one-time setup that links your regulatory profile with your examination record.

Prerequisites

• An approved DGCA Computer Number.
• An active, accessible personal email address and mobile number.
• Scanned soft copies of educational marksheets (10th and 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics).
• A recent passport-sized photograph and signature scan meeting official pixel size and format requirements.

Step-by-Step Profile Registration

1. Access the official Pariksha registration link during open administrative windows.
2. Enter your assigned Computer Number, full legal name, date of birth, and official email ID exactly as registered during your computer number application.
3. Validate your details using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered email and mobile number.
4. Upload required personal identification documents along with your photograph and signature scan.
5. Create a secure password adhering to portal complexity rules.
6. Submit your profile for verification by the CEO office. Profile activation usually occurs after system and staff verification.

Common Registration Errors to Avoid

• Name Mismatches: Entering names differently from Class 10/12 marksheets or Computer Number approval certificates will cause system rejection.
• Image Sizing Issues: Uploading uncropped photographs or blurred signature scans stalls approval. Follow the exact DPI and file size limits (typically JPEG/PNG format, under specified KB limits) listed on the upload page.
• Inaccessible Email Accounts: Registering with temporary or rarely checked email accounts leads to missed exam notifications, seat confirmations, and password reset links.

Registered candidates access their portal for candidate history, seat availability, admit cards, and published results.

Accessing the Portal

1. Navigate directly to the official portal landing page: DGCA Pariksha Portal.
2. Select Candidate Login from the main navigation interface.
3. Input your registered User ID (or Computer Number) and Password.
4. Solve the visual CAPTCHA code shown on screen.
5. Click Login to enter your candidate dashboard.

Troubleshooting Login Errors

• Invalid Credentials: Verify that Caps Lock is disabled. If login continues to fail, use the Forgot Password tool on the homepage. Reset instructions are dispatched instantly to your registered email.
• Account Lockout: Repeated incorrect login attempts block access for security reasons. Wait for the mandatory lockout duration (typically 30 to 60 minutes) before attempting a reset.
• Page Script and Browser Errors: The Pariksha portal functions best on desktop browsers like modern Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Clear your browser cache and cookies, or open an incognito session if buttons freeze during submission.

A DGCA Computer Number is a unique regulatory identifier assigned to aspiring aviators by the Central Examination Organisation. It serves as your permanent index number for all theoretical examinations, flight test endorsements, and license applications.

You cannot register on the Pariksha portal or apply for pilot ground subject exams without an active Computer Number.

For a complete guide on eligibility rules, document verification, board equivalence certificates, and application steps, read our detailed guide to applying for a DGCA Computer Number.

Ground examinations are conducted quarterly (On-Demand and General Sessions). CEO publishes official Public Notices announcing session registration windows, exam dates, and seat matrix allocations.

Application Walkthrough

1. Monitor Announcements: Check the portal regularly for Public Notices detailing session schedules and opening times for registration.
2. Dashboard Selection: Log into your profile during the candidate application window and click Apply for Examination.
3. Choose Subject & Category: Select the appropriate licensing category (e.g., CPL Aircraft) and choose the specific ground subject you intend to sit for.
4. Select Exam Centre & Slot: Select your preferred testing city and preferred time slot from available vacancies. Slots fill rapidly; booking early in the window is advised.
5. Review Details: Carefully double-check your chosen exam center, language medium, and subject selection. Once payment is initiated, subject and centre choices are locked.
6. Complete Online Payment: Process the exam fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
7. Verify Final Application Status: Confirm that your application state changes to Submitted/Paid in your application history tab, and download your payment acknowledgement receipt.

Examination fees are set by regulatory directives and processed through integrated government payment gateways (Bharatkosh).

• Current Fee Rules: Fees are assessed on a per-subject basis. Candidates should verify exact, current fee amounts from the official DGCA Public Notice issued for each examination cycle.
• Payment Processing: Payments are made online using debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or UPI via Bharatkosh integration.

Handling Payment Deductions Without Receipt

If funds are debited from your bank account but your Pariksha dashboard shows Payment Pending or Failed:

1. Do not initiate immediate duplicate payments.
2. Wait 24 to 48 hours for automated banking reconciliation to update the transaction status.
3. Check your bank transaction statement for a Bharatkosh transaction reference number.
4. If the status remains unpaid after 48 hours, contact the CEO helpdesk with your reference number and Computer Number before the registration window closes.

Admit cards (Hall Tickets) are generated digitally several days before the start of an examination session.

Access and Download

1. Log into the Pariksha portal 7 to 10 days before your scheduled examination date.
2. Navigate to the Admit Card / Hall Ticket tab.
3. Click Download Admit Card to save the document as a PDF.

Critical Verification Checks

Verify that all details on your admit card match your official identification:

• Candidate Name and Computer Number
• Subject, Exam Center Name, and Full Address
• Exam Date, Batch Time, and Reporting Time
• Candidate Photograph and Signature Clarity

If you spot errors or your admit card fails to generate despite a confirmed application, submit a query to the CEO technical help desk immediately.

Candidate pilots must bring the following items to the examination venue:

• Two clean, high-resolution physical printouts of the Admit Card.
• Original government-issued photo identity card (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID).
• Original DGCA Computer Number allotment letter (if requested).
• Standard non-programmable writing materials (refer to specific exam guidelines regarding scientific calculators or navigation plotters for Air Navigation modules).

Electronic devices, smartwatches, mobile phones, and unauthorized reference material are strictly prohibited inside the hall.

Following computer-based testing, answer keys are processed through automated evaluation systems. Results are declared publicly on the portal weeks after the examination window closes.

Accessing Marks and Verification

• Portal Result View: Log into your candidate profile and navigate to View Results / Score Card to view your score percentage and pass/fail standing.
• Passing Criteria: Ground examinations require a minimum score of 70% to clear a subject.
• Public Schedules: CEO also releases comprehensive session result sheets listing candidate performance by Computer Number.

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) ground preparation covers five core theoretical subjects conducted by the DGCA, alongside a dedicated radio communications paper handled by the Ministry of Communications:

• Air Navigation: Covers practical flight planning, dead reckoning, radio navigation aids, mass and balance calculations, and flight performance dynamics.
• Air Meteorology: Focuses on atmospheric thermodynamics, weather systems, cloud structures, METAR/TAF interpretation, hazards, and jet streams.
• Air Regulations: Teaches international and Indian civil aviation laws, rules of the air, airspace classifications, ATC procedures, and operational regulations.
• Technical General: Details airframe construction, aircraft engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, flight control mechanisms, and cockpit instrumentation.
• Technical Specific: Evaluates specific technical mechanics, operational limits, and emergency procedures for a particular aircraft type (e.g., Cessna 172 or Piper Seneca).
• Radio Telephony Restricted (RTR-A): Evaluates pilot radio transmission procedures and aviation communication jargon. (Conducted separately by the Wireless Monitoring Organisation under the WPC wing).

To study the complete topic breakdown, chapter weightage, and current reference material, visit our complete Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Syllabus Guide or consult Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 7 Series G.

Ground exams assess operational knowledge under strict time constraints. Rote memorisation is rarely enough—exams focus on practical scenarios, flight calculations, and regulatory application.

Strategic Preparation Guidelines

• Understand Syllabus Foundations: Start with the underlying principles of atmospheric physics, flight dynamics, and civil aviation rules rather than jumping straight into question banks.
• Structure Your Timeline: Dedicate focused preparation blocks to each subject. Air Navigation and Technical General typically require longer, math-heavy preparation periods.
• Practice Under Timed Conditions: Take timed mock examinations to build speed and accuracy. Online platforms like DGCAExam.com allow candidates to attempt practice papers patterned after the computer-based testing format.
• Analyze Errors systematically: When attempting mock tests, review incorrect answers to uncover and fix fundamental conceptual gaps.

We One Aviation provides structured ground training for candidates preparing for DGCA pilot examinations.

• Classroom Ground Classes: In-person coaching at our academy in Dwarka, New Delhi, led by ground instructors and experienced aviation professionals.
• Online Interactive Classes: Real-time distance learning options designed for students living outside the National Capital Region or balancing flight training hours.
• Structured Module Materials: Access systematically compiled subject notes, numerical practice problem sets, and targeted exam revision sessions.

Learn more about our upcoming classroom batch dates or online modules by visiting the We One Aviation main aviation training portal.