About Us
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) is a premier pilot training institute in India, established in 1985 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Located at Fursatganj District Amethii in Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offered
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Ab-initio to Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering ( no medical test required)
Eligibility Criteria
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The educational qualification is 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks in English, Physics and Maths individually in each subject.
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Candidate must not be less than 17 years before joining the course
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Maximum age (as on 01st July 2025): General Candidates 28 years, OBC 31 years and 33 years for SC/ST candidates
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Should be medically fit
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Marital Status: Single, UNMARRIED.
NOTE
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45% marks in English, Physics and Maths individually in each subject for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates.
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Almost 60% of the seats are reserved under SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
Medical
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Candidate must have height of at least 5ft 2 inches.
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Class 2 Medical Certificate is required before joining the course
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Class 1 Medical at the earliest since it is a prerequisite for issue of CPL. The list of authorized Class I Medical Examination Centres is available at DGCA website.
Boarding & Lodging
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Akademi has sufficient furnished hostel accommodation at nominal charges for its students. The Girl’s Hostel is separate from the Boy’s Hostel.
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Boarding and lodging Rs. 15000/- per month, approx.
Selection Process
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Online Written Examination: This test evaluates proficiency in General English, Mathematics, Physics, Reasoning, and Current Affairs.
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Interview/Viva Voce: Candidates who pass the written examination are invited for an interview to assess their communication skills, understanding of aviation, and overall suitability for the program.
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Pilot Aptitude Test: Following the interview, candidates undergo a Pilot Aptitude Test to evaluate their psychomotor skills and aptitude for piloting.
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Class I Medical Certification: Successful candidates must obtain a Class I Medical Certificate from a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved medical center to ensure they meet the health standards required for pilots.
How to Apply
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The Candidate must register themselves online on the respective website.
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The candidate must pay the registration fees of Rs 12,000 (non refundable) for General, OBC and EWS candidates, to be paid either through internet banking, debit or credit cards as per instructions for Fee Deposit. The SC & ST candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.
- The candidate must carefully read all the instructions before applying.
Click here to know more - https://igrua.gov.in/igrua-entrance#
Important Dates
EVENTS |
DATES |
Last date for online filling of Application (fee payment by online mode only) |
02 May 2025 |
Download of Admit Cards start from |
19 May 2025 |
Online Written Test |
24 May 2025 |
Interview Schedule on Website/Email for Successful Candidates |
06 Jun 2025 |
Interview/ Viva & Pilot Aptitude Test starts from |
24 June 2025 |
Final Result on Website / Emails / SMS on or after |
15 July 2025 |
Last Date for payment of Commitment Money |
26 July 2025 |
Date of Joining First Batch |
20 Aug 2025 |
NOTE - The Candidate must keep themselves updated from the respective website.