Flying Training (JFI) | Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Admissions

Academy Profile

Introduction & Institutional Overview

Pioneering professional flight training in Eastern India under the auspices of the Government of Jharkhand.

SONA SOBRAN UDAN ACADEMY (JFI) — Govt. of Jharkhand

SONA SOBRAN UDAN ACADEMY (JFI) is an approved Flying Training Organisation (FTO). The Academy operates strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Aircraft Act-1934, Aircraft Rules-1937, and applicable Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.

SONA SOBRAN UDAN ACADEMY (JFI) is built to provide the highest standard of Commercial Pilot's License (CPL) training for aspiring aviators. The course integrates DGCA-compliant ground training, structured flying hours, and state-of-the-art simulator exposure to prepare cadets for real commercial airline operations.

DGCA Ground Training Comprehensive preparation for all DGCA Pariksha theoretical papers.

200 Flying Hours Solo, cross-country, night sorties & Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

Advanced Simulator DGCA-certified Flight Training Device (FTD) simulator practice.

Airline Operational Readiness Professional cockpit resource management & SOP grooming.

World-Class Facilities

On-Campus Infrastructure

Fleet: Single Engine Zlin 143L Aircraft (1 Pilot + 3 Cadets)
Flight Simulator: DGCA-Approved Level 5 Synthetic Trainer
Runway: Dedicated Operational All-Weather Runway
Class Rooms: Air-Conditioned Multimedia Ground Classrooms
Cadet Hostel: Twin-Sharing On-Campus Hostel & Mess

Flight Training Curriculum

Courses Offered & Duration

Structured flight education adhering to Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) flight crew licensing requirements.

Flagship Career Program

Commercial Pilot's License (CPL)

Single Engine & Instrument Rating (IR)

Transforming aspiring cadets into airline-ready pilots through rigorous ground academics, solo and cross-country navigation, circuit maneuvers, and night flight ratings.

Course Duration: 9 – 12 Months

Flying Curriculum: Up to 200 Total Flying Hours

Aircraft Type: Single Engine Zlin 143L (1+3)

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CPL with Multi Engine Rating

Multi-Engine Aeroplane Endorsement

Advanced twin-engine flight syllabus covering asymmetric thrust handling, engine-out emergency procedures, advanced IFR approaches, and multi-crew coordination.

Course Duration: 9 – 12 Months (Integrated)

Rating: Multi-Engine Rating (MER) + Instrument Rating (IR)

Simulation: Multi-Engine Level-5 Flight Simulator

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Type Rating (Optional)

Airbus A320 / Boeing 737

Post-CPL commercial jet transition program. Cadets can opt for specialized Type Rating on modern narrow-body airliners to accelerate recruitment into leading airlines.

Target Jet Fleet: Airbus-320 / Boeing-737 Aircraft

Status: Optional Course Add-on

Eligibility: Post-CPL Multi-Engine Certified Cadets

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Batch Capacity & Reservation Policy

Total Number of Seats: 30 Trainees / Batch

Structured category-wise seat distribution between 100% State-Funded Scholarships and Direct Self-Payment streams.

Enrollment Structure (30 Trainees per Batch)

Prescribed by the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Jharkhand

Stream 1: 15 Trainees (100% State Scholarship) Out of the 30 trainees prescribed for admission in each batch, the training of 15 trainees shall be fully funded by the State Government through a 100% scholarship scheme. Selected through JCECEB entrance examination exclusively for permanent residents of Jharkhand.

Stream 2: 15 Trainees (Full Self-Payment Fee) The selection of the remaining 15 trainees, whose training is conducted on the basis of full self-payment of fees by themselves, shall be made from among trainees who have passed half or more than half (minimum 04 papers) of the DGCA CPL curriculum.

100% Scholarship Seats Matrix

15 SEATS

Selection via JCECEB Ranchi Entrance Exam. Reserved exclusively for permanent residents of Jharkhand.

Category	Seats	Applicable Reservation
UR (Unreserved)	07	Open Merit (Jharkhand Domicile)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	04	Jharkhand State ST Reservation
SC (Scheduled Caste)	01	Jharkhand State SC Reservation
BC I (Backward Class I)	01	Non-Creamy Layer BC-I
BC II (Backward Class II)	01	Non-Creamy Layer BC-II
EWS (Economically Weaker)	01	State EWS Norms
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP SEATS	15	100% State Funded Trainees

* Candidates must attach Caste, Income, Residential, and Non-Creamy Layer certificates issued by competent authorities in prescribed formats.

Full Fee Payment Seats Matrix

15 SEATS

Direct admission by Jharkhand Flying Institute for candidates who passed minimum 04 DGCA CPL papers.

Category	Seats	Category Eligibility Norms
UR (Unreserved)	07	General Merit (Passed ≥4 DGCA Papers)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	04	ST Category Merit (Passed ≥4 DGCA Papers)
SC (Scheduled Caste)	01	SC Category Merit (Passed ≥4 DGCA Papers)
BC I (Backward Class I)	01	BC-I Category Merit (Passed ≥4 DGCA Papers)
BC II (Backward Class II)	01	BC-II Category Merit (Passed ≥4 DGCA Papers)
EWS (Economically Weaker)	01	EWS Category Merit (Passed ≥4 DGCA Papers)
TOTAL SELF-PAYMENT SEATS	15	Direct Enrolled Trainees

* Trainees must furnish DGCA Pariksha result cards demonstrating clearance of min 04 papers out of 06 curriculum papers.

Mandatory Guidelines

Eligibility & Requirements for CPL Training

Comprehensive statutory admission criteria prescribed for Commercial Pilot License cadets at Sona Sobran Udan Academy.

Minimum Age

Applicants must be at least 17 years old at the time of joining the flying training program.

DGCA Medical Certificate

A valid Class II Medical Certificate issued by a DGCA-approved medical examiner is mandatory prior to admission. This ensures you are medically fit to undergo pilot training.

10+2 Qualification

Applicant must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with English, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects to be eligible for the CPL program.

Subject-wise Marks (50%)

Minimum 50% marks in English, Physics, and Mathematics in 10+2 or equivalent examination in each subject individually (5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates).

Total Aggregate Marks (50%)

Minimum of 50% total aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination (5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates).

Physical Height

Height Requirement: Minimum 158 cms and Maximum 185 cms for safe ergonomics inside aircraft cockpits and flight simulator controls.

Admission Procedure

Selection Process & Enrollment Pathways

Two distinct, transparent routes for admission into Sona Sobran Udan Academy (JFI).

Pathway A • 15 Trainees

Procedure for Enrollment Funded through 100% Scholarship Scheme

JCECEB Entrance Examination: Selection is conducted strictly through the Entrance Examination organized by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, Ranchi (JCECEB).

Jharkhand Domicile Requirement: This benefit shall be admissible exclusively to the permanent residents of Jharkhand in accordance with the reservation policy applicable in the State of Jharkhand.

Category-wise Enrollment (15 Seats): UR: 07 | ST: 04 | SC: 01 | BC I: 01 | BC II: 01 | EWS: 01

Mandatory Certificates: Candidates claiming reservation benefits must attach valid Caste, Income, Residential, and Non-Creamy Layer certificates issued by competent authorities in prescribed government formats.

Pathway B • 15 Trainees

Procedure for Enrollment on the Basis of Full Fee Payment

Direct Admission by JFI: Direct admission will be taken by the Jharkhand Flying Institute (JFI) on the basis of prescribed fee payment among eligible candidates.

Minimum 04 DGCA Papers Requirement: Applicants must have passed a minimum of 04 papers out of the curriculum prescribed for the Commercial Pilot's License by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India:

1. Aviation Meteorology
2. Air Regulation
3. Aircraft and Engines (Technical General)
4. Technical Specific Paper
5. Technical Performance Paper
6. Radio Telephony (RTR-A)

Category-wise Enrollment (15 Seats): UR: 07 | ST: 04 | SC: 01 | BC I: 01 | BC II: 01 | EWS: 01

Financial Details

Course Fee Structure & Schedule of Payment

Transparent statutory tuition fee breakdown, milestone-linked payment schedules, and hostel boarding charges.

CPL Course Fee Breakdown

Total ₹ 36,04,000/- INR

Component Details	Amount (INR)
Institutional Fee Non-Refundable administrative and institutional registration fee	₹ 23,000/-
Flying Training Fee Up to 200 Hours flying curriculum including Multi-Engine Rating & Instrument Rating (IR)	₹ 34,31,000/-
Additional Expenditure Aviation hardware, processing fee, pilot flying kits, navigational charts & materials	₹ 1,50,000/-
TOTAL COURSE FEE	₹ 36,04,000/- INR

Note: Type rating on Airbus-320 or Boeing-737 Aircraft is Optional and can be enrolled post-completion of the CPL multi-engine training.

Milestone Payment Schedule

Milestone Stage	Amount (INR)
1. At the time of Admission	₹ 3,50,000/-
2. Start of Flying Training	₹ 10,00,000/-
3. After completion of 50 Hrs flying	₹ 10,00,000/-
4. After completion of 100 Hrs flying	₹ 10,00,000/-
5. Balance Final Installment	₹ 2,54,000/-
TOTAL PAYABLE	₹ 36,04,000/-

* For the 15 trainees selected under the 100% State Scholarship scheme, this entire fee is sponsored directly by the Government of Jharkhand.

Accommodation and Other Charges

Facility / Charge Component	Billing Tariff (INR)	Billing Frequency & Terms
Accommodation in hostel on twin sharing basis	₹ 4,000/- INR	Per Month (GST as applicable)
Fooding in canteen / dining hall	As applicable	Per Month (GST as applicable)
Electricity charges	On actual basis	Sub-meter actual consumption billing
Other Campus Facilities	On actual basis	Standard institutional rates

Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Apply for CPL Training

Follow these simple steps to register for Commercial Pilot License admissions at Sona Sobran Udan Academy (JFI).

1

Check Eligibility

Verify Age (≥17 years), 10+2 PCM with min 50% marks, Class II DGCA Medical fitness, and height (158-185 cm).

2

Visit Website & Notice

Visit JFI website www.jharkhandaviation.in and click on the Notice tab to read active circulars.

3

Download Form

Download the official CPL Application Form or register on the JCECEB entrance examination portal.

4

Fill & Submit

Fill the application form, attach academic/medical/caste certificates, and submit online or offline at JFI Ranchi.

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Enrollment Cell

CPL Flight Training Admission Requisition

Register your candidacy with Sona Sobran Udan Academy (JFI). Our admissions directorate will verify your credentials and issue a tracking reference number.

Full Name of Applicant *

Date of Birth (Min 17 Years) *

Mobile Number *

Email Address *

Enrollment Stream *

Social Category / Reservation *

10+2 Physics & Maths Marks (Min 50%) *

Height (in cms) *

DGCA Medical Status *

DGCA CPL Theory Papers Cleared (If Self-Payment)

Permanent Address / District in Jharkhand *

Specific Queries / Remarks for Academy Director

Security Verification Code *

JFI824 (Case sensitive)

I declare that all information furnished is authentic. I agree to abide by the provisions of the Aircraft Act-1934, Aircraft Rules-1937, DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements, and Sona Sobran Udan Academy (JFI) cadet code of conduct.

Help & Clarifications

Commercial Pilot License FAQs

Q1. How many total seats are available per batch at Sona Sobran Udan Academy?

There are a total of 30 Trainees per batch. Out of these, 15 trainees are fully funded by the State Government through a 100% scholarship scheme via JCECEB entrance examination. The remaining 15 trainees are admitted on a full self-payment fee basis directly by JFI.

Q2. What is the total fee for CPL training on a self-payment basis?

The total course fee is ₹ 36,04,000/- INR, which includes Institutional Fee (₹ 23,000/-), Flying Training Fee up to 200 Hrs with Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating (₹ 34,31,000/-), and hardware/kits/processing fee (₹ 1,50,000/-). It is payable in 5 structured milestone installments.

Q3. What is the criterion for direct admission under the self-payment stream?

Candidates must have passed a minimum of 04 papers out of the 6 prescribed DGCA Commercial Pilot License curriculum papers (Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulation, Aircraft & Engines, Technical Specific, Technical Performance, and Radio Telephony RTR-A).

Q4. What aircraft fleet is operated for flying training?

Sona Sobran Udan Academy (JFI) operates the Single Engine Zlin 143L Aircraft (1 Pilot + 3 Cadets) along with multi-engine trainers and DGCA-approved flight simulators.

Q5. Are hostel and fooding facilities available for cadets?

Yes, on-campus hostel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis is available at ₹ 4,000/- INR per month (plus applicable GST). Canteen dining and electricity are billed on an actual usage basis.

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