IGRUA 2026 Entrance Exam: Dates, Syllabus, Preparation, and Previous Questions

IGRUA 2026 Portal

IGRUA 2026 Entrance Portal

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi - India's Premier Aviation Institute

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Deadline: April 13, 2026 (11:55 PM)

Official Exam Schedule

Event Official Date
Online Application Window Ongoing (Started Jan 10)
Last Date to Apply April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Download of Admit Cards April 23, 2026
Online Written Test (CBT) May 03, 2026 (Sunday)
Pilot Aptitude Test Starts June 01, 2026
Final Result Declaration June 26, 2026
Joining (First Batch) July 21, 2026

NEET Clash Alert: If you are appearing for NEET on May 3, email helpdesk-exam@igrua.gov.in by April 11 to request the offline exam at Fursatganj on May 4.

IGRUA Exam Dates 2026

IGRUA Entrance Exam 2026

Expected Dates & Schedule for CPL Course

Please Note: As of October 2025, the official announcement for the IGRUA Entrance Exam 2026 is still pending. The schedule below is an estimated timeline based on the 2023-2025 cycles. For confirmed updates, always refer to the official IGRUA website.

Projected Schedule for CPL Course

Important Dates & Events Expected Date
Notification Release Early March 2026
Last date for online application & fee payment 02 May 2026 (Saturday)
Download of Admit Cards 19 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Written Test 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
Interview Schedule Published 06 June 2026 (Saturday)
Interviews / Pilot Aptitude Test (CPAT) Start 24 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Final Result Announcement On or after 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Last Date for Payment of Commitment Money 26 July 2026 (Sunday)
Joining Date for First Batch 20 August 2026 (Thursday)

Selection Process

  • Online Written Examination
  • Interview / Viva
  • Computerized Pilot Aptitude Test (CPAT)

Official Website

For definitive dates and information, please monitor the official IGRUA website:

https://igrua.gov.in

IGRUA Exam Syllabus 2026

The exam format is a 90-minute online CBT with 100 multiple-choice questions (3 marks each, negative marking of -1). Consistent across years, it includes:

  • Physics (25 Qs): Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity, Modern Physics.
  • Mathematics (25 Qs): Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, Vectors.
  • English (20 Qs): Grammar, Vocab, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms.
  • Reasoning & Aptitude (20 Qs): Logic, Numeracy, Spatial Awareness.
  • General Awareness (10 Qs): Current Events, Basic Aviation.

Successful written test takers (top 200-300) advance to CPAT (aptitude assessment) and interviews evaluating drive, communication, and aviation enthusiasm.

For detail syllabus and preparation join HERE

Eligibility Criteria for IGRUA 2026

For the CPL program:

  • Age: At least 17 years by August 1, 2026 (born on or before August 1, 2009); no upper age cap, but medical fitness is key.
  • Education: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
  • Medical: DGCA Class 2 medical certificate required initially; Class 1 post-admission.
  • Nationality: Exclusive to Indian nationals.
  • Seats: About 120 for CPL, with reservations (15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC, 10% EWS).

No flying background necessary, but applicants must be unmarried and fully committed to the program.

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