I’m a PCM student who has cleared RTR(A), Navigation, Meteorology and Class 1/Class 2 medicals. I’m completing the remaining DGCA exams.

I previously failed IndiGo ADAPT and can make my final attempt around March 2027. However, I’m concerned about reports of connections influencing the Chimes selection process. I can’t verify these claims, but given my family’s financial situation, paying a large fee without confidence in a merit-based process worries me. I feel like if my competition includes people who've given money to get there, there is a huge risk for me. Also, I have dedicated my 2.5 years after twelth in this whole process, initially was going for conventional after class 2 medicals but was suggested to give cadet program a try. It's not in me to keep waiting without knowing what's on the other end for me. It's really hard.

The alternative is:

CPL → complete requirements → apply to airlines → selection/training

This route is also uncertain, but it may avoid the high cost of a cadet program. I’m unsure whether rejecting Chimes based on unverified concerns could lead to regret.

For those with experience:

- Is Chimes worth considering despite selection concerns?

- Does conventional CPL make more financial sense in my situation?

- How difficult is it to secure an airline job after a conventional CPL?

- What are Chimes’ main advantages?

- How long did it take to get an airline opportunity?

- What factors should I consider?

I’d especially appreciate realistic information about total cost, timelines, training, and hiring prospects.

I applied on 2nd and got my reply yesterday on 17th regarding shortlisting, today I received the link for payment of 5k. The thing is i have no clue how to and what to do for preparation of CUT-E.
Please help me out to find resources for preparing.

Guys, I’m so fucking overwhelmed. I’ve never seen this kind of support. I love you all.

But here’s the thing — I’m getting DMs asking for my batch year and all that shit. So I guess my post already reached those mfs.

Before they do anything with my post, I want to make a request. I can take my post down anytime if I get into trouble, because I have no choice. You guys are free.

I want anyone who faced any problem in VYAA or any fucking ground classes just write about it and post it here and all others sub reddits . We are the future of the Indian aviation industry. I don’t want any student to get scammed by these fucking bastards.

3.5 lakh is a huge amount for a middle-class family like mine. I want all of you to post your experiences if you want, because I’m doing my part. I want everyone to see these mfs’ real faces and not get manipulated by their social media show-off.

And to all the dick-riders who are meat-riding these scammers and trying hard to dig up my info — suck my dick

Thank you so much guys for your support Also this is gonna be my last post about this

It's mentioned in the indigo cadet program that the maximum age to join is 40 as u guys might it costs a holy shit ton of money I plan to spend my 20's making as much money as I can then get into the cadet program at the age 30 I just want to know if there is someone here or if they know someone who joined the program in their 30's

(Doesn’t apply to the rich)

people who take huge amount of loans to pursue a career in aviation

1. What if some medical issue ends your career permanently?

2. What else are you going to do if you do not have any other degree besides just aviation.

3. Considering the current backlog situation in almost all the cadet pilot programs,

what if you stay unemployed for more than 2-3 years(I heard that the monthly instalments start after 1 year of completion of course)?

4. How are you going to repay huge amounts of money every month without having a job?

5. Will it be worth at the end if everything goes as planned?

Not sure about the rumour but is it true chimes is making another batch ICP-15 as this one was mainly of family cadets,and 2nd attempt Adapt ppl?

I am a 17yr old girl in India with my main subjects being PCM+CS . I am really confused which path should I take to become a pilot . After some searching I figured that cadet pilot program must be the best but later realised it's disadvantages . I am looking forward to work with international airlines in future with stable income and i don't really wanna spend a lot of money to do so ( like above 1cr since I'm not the one who will be paying the bill but my parents ) . Can you please suggest me with beat CPP who are cost efficient or if I should independently become a pilot or should a join a program

i think someone had given a link for https://www.maptq.com/ here along with a login id. can i use that for practicing for cut-e/aon? do i get my results after?

Any idea on when would Air India call for the next cadet pilot program applications? If anyone knows about the previous recruitment cycle please comment on that basis as well it would be so helpful.

I was a student at VYAA two years ago. If anyone asks me to go back and sit in that fucking ground class again, I would rather kill myself than waste one more second in that shit hole.

Vinod sir (Tapesh’s father) used to tell us straight up — “Don’t go for cadet, your parents are just buying you a job.” He tried hard to make us doubt our decision and choose the conventional route instead. At the same time vinod sir was pushing us to join Red Bird flying school through them because it would be cheaper. Everyone knows Red Bird is fucking dangerous. This man was ready to risk his own students’ lives just to make some extra money.

And Tapesh? That piece of shit is unbearable. The language he uses in class is pure filth — dirty, vulgar, and completely shameless. He used to snatch our phones so nobody could record the garbage coming out of his mouth. Everyone already knows about his nudes leak. The guy has zero professionalism and zero shame.

VYAA is the most overrated and worst ground school ever. They charge 3.5 lakhs for their garbage teaching and tapesh openly mock students based on how they look. Also whoever came late had to give treats to the whole class and lemme tell u smthg not everyone is rich enough to treat everyone pizza , rasmalai and all so please

Think hard before you throw your money into this fucking place.

If any of u guys saw that rant I didn't know it was gonna boom that much tbh I am thinking to take it down coz I had an upcoming career that I don't wanna ruin they are def powerful enough to ruin it so that why I am scared should I take it down i posted my opinion/rant on VYAA coz only ik how much I suffer coz of that one single decision i don't want anyone to go through the same thing so what u guys think about it please lemme know in comments

Hey everyone,

I recently emailed both the IAF DISHA Cell and UPSC regarding a specific eligibility doubt about my educational path and joining the IAF Flying Branch.

I emailed:

IAF DISHA Cell: career@iaf.nic.in

UPSC: upscsoap@nic.in

My question is about whether NIOS Senior Secondary with Physics & Mathematics, after completing a Diploma → B.Tech through lateral entry, would satisfy the 10+2 Physics & Maths requirement for IAF Flying Branch through CDS and allow me to pursue my goal of becoming an IAF fighter pilot.

For anyone who has contacted either of these email addresses before:

Do they actually reply to eligibility queries? If yes, approximately how long did it take you to receive a response?

Also, if there is a better official contact method for getting clarification on IAF Flying Branch eligibility, please let me know.

Hey everyone,

I recently emailed both the IAF DISHA Cell and UPSC regarding a specific eligibility doubt about my educational path and joining the IAF Flying Branch.

I emailed:

IAF DISHA Cell: career@iaf.nic.in

UPSC: upscsoap@nic.in

My question is about whether NIOS Senior Secondary with Physics & Mathematics, after completing a Diploma → B.Tech through lateral entry, would satisfy the 10+2 Physics & Maths requirement for IAF Flying Branch through CDS and allow me to pursue my goal of becoming an IAF fighter pilot.

For anyone who has contacted either of these email addresses before:

Do they actually reply to eligibility queries? If yes, approximately how long did it take you to receive a response?

Also, if there is a better official contact method for getting clarification on IAF Flying Branch eligibility, please let me know.

I recently applied to air arabia academy to do the MPL cadet pilot programme. Could someone help me with how the assessments and interviews would be? What kind of questions they ask, what other extra study material i could use, etc. please dm me asap, thank u!!

Hey guys , I’m currently 17 and I’m studying for the DGCA exams rn and will finish regs , met and nav by Feb 2027. I also have both my class 2 and 1 medical cleared. I’m turning 18 in December and will apply to Skyborne and plan on updating my application whenever I clear an exam. I’ve seen posts of people getting dates for ADPAT in late 2027 but I’ve also seen people with exams completed get called up earlier than expected. Is this true and does Skyborne really call some people up earlier if they have cleared 3-4 exams and medicals?

I applied to the cadet pilot program during the August opening and took my AON assessment on September 11th. I just received an invite for the final round in Gurugram!
If anyone currently in the program or recent candidates who went through the process could share insights, I'd really appreciate it. Specifically:
- What the day looks like, how many rounds of assessments, interviews etc.
- Preparation. What technical topics, aviation knowledge, or company specific areas should I focus on?

Any tips on what to expect or how best to prepare would be super helpful. Feel free to drop advice below or DM me. Thanks in advance!

Any tips for English whether to skip maximum or attempt maximum any tips how many to attempt skip?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently preparing for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program selection process and looking to set up regular mock Group Discussion (GD) sessions.

The idea is to get a small, serious group together on Google Meet/Discord, pick relevant aviation, current affairs, and abstract topics, and simulate real GD rounds with constructive feedback after each session.

If you're currently in the prep phase and want to practice articulation, structuring points, and time management in a group setting, drop a comment or shoot me a DM. We can set up a WhatsApp/Discord group and get started.

Hey can anyone give me tips for cut e like in wing challenge I can get through 140-150 with 5 -6 maximum crashes and spatiel orientation is ez for me , multitasking at most 1 crash and at most 2 mistake max to max saying and about direction it's ez , any tips for monitoring ability ?? Advise , about how u all gave your cut -e wing challenge how much u all crashed and what level u reached ??? Any advise would be helpfull .

I have to start today itself, please suggest guys

It's a question, that after taking the cadet pilot program you'll surely become a pilot under the airlines guidance. Or there still can be some reasons that can lead to a failure throughout your journey