AME Admission 2027

Chapter 01

What is Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME)?

The discipline that keeps aircraft airworthy – in a condition that conforms to their approved design and is safe for flight.

An aircraft maintenance engineer inspects, services, repairs, troubleshoots and tests aircraft, their engines and their components, and records every task against approved maintenance data. The work spans the whole aircraft: structures such as the fuselage, wings and control surfaces; engines and propellers; mechanical systems like hydraulics, landing gear, fuel and flight controls; electrical systems that generate and distribute power; and avionics – instruments, communication, navigation and automatic flight.

Each job follows a written maintenance procedure, ends with a functional test where required, and is closed with technical documentation showing exactly what was done and by whom.

Maintenance is not the same as design

Aeronautical design engineers decide how an aircraft should be built and how it should perform. Aircraft maintenance engineers deal with the aircraft that already exists – ageing, flying several cycles a day, exposed to weather, vibration and wear. Their question is not "how should this be designed?" but "is this aircraft, today, exactly as it should be, and safe to fly?"

Why AME matters

Every flight depends on maintenance that was done correctly, on time and to standard. Maintenance engineers find the crack before it grows, replace the part before it fails and prove through testing that a system works. Their records are part of how the aviation system demonstrates airworthiness – which is why the profession is regulated, examined and licensed.

InspectionScheduled and unscheduled checks for damage, wear and corrosion.
Maintenance & repairServicing and component replacement to approved data.
TroubleshootingIsolating the true cause of a defect.
Functional testingProving a system works after maintenance.
DocumentationTraceable records of every task and reference.
Airworthiness & safetyDiscipline, human factors and a safety culture.

Chapter 02

Enrolling in an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering training programme that begins in the 2027 session – the first stage of a regulated pathway.

AME admission 2027 is where your AME journey starts: you choose a stream (B1 Mechanical or B2 Avionics), join a structured basic training course, and begin building the knowledge and practical skills aircraft maintenance requires.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering admission suits students who have completed (or are completing) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, enjoy understanding how machines and systems work, and want a hands-on technical career in aviation rather than a design-focused one.

AME admission 2026 or 2027?

If you are searching for AME admission 2026: depending on the institute's calendar, 2026 batches may already have started by this time of year, so ask the admission team whether any 2026 seats or late admission remain. This page focuses on the next admission cycle – AME admission 2027 and the AME course 2027 intake – for which enquiries are open now. The eligibility, streams and DGCA pathway explained here apply to both cycles unless DGCA rules change.

Admission is one of five separate stages, and each has its own rules. For the step-by-step application procedure, see the AME Admission Process 2027 guide.

AdmissionJoining the training programme
Basic maintenance trainingTheory and practical, CAR-147 framework
DGCA knowledge examinationsModule exams via Pariksha
Practical maintenance experienceOn operating aircraft, as per CAR-66
Applicable licensing requirementsLicence application to DGCA

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AME Admission After 12th

Most students begin the AME course after 12th, because the regulatory entry qualification sits at the 10+2 level. The DGCA Pariksha AME FAQs state that, under CAR 66.A.15 (Eligibility), an applicant registering as an AME candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board or university, or its equivalent.

Equivalent qualifications. If you studied under a board outside the Indian school system, or hold a qualification treated as equivalent to 10+2 PCM, DGCA may require a 10+2 equivalence certificate or an AIU certificate. Diploma holders should confirm how their diploma is treated for both institute admission and DGCA registration.

Admission procedure. The usual route is an enquiry or application, the institute's selection process (at School of Aeronautics, through SOA CET 2027), counselling, document verification and confirmation.

Documentation. Keep your 10th and 12th records consistent – name, parents' names and date of birth must match, because DGCA scrutinises these when you later apply for a Computer Number.

Training pathway. Once admitted, you move through basic training, DGCA module examinations and practical experience towards the applicable licensing requirements.

Aviation courses after 12th PCM

AME is one of several aviation courses after 12th PCM. The AME course after 12th science is an aircraft maintenance course after 12th for students who want hands-on aircraft maintenance work. B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering suits those drawn to design and analysis, and an integrated B.Tech + AME route combines the two. Pilot training through a DGCA-approved flying training organisation is a separate PCM-based route. At School of Aeronautics you can choose between the AME course, B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and the integrated programme.

10+2 with PCMOr equivalent, per CAR 66.A.15
AME Admission 2027Selection, counselling, verification
Basic maintenance trainingB1 or B2 stream
DGCA Computer NumberRegistration on Pariksha
Module examinationsAs applicable to the category
Practical experienceOn operating aircraft
Licensing pathwaySubject to DGCA requirements

Chapter 03

AME Eligibility 2027

Two different sets of rules apply. DGCA candidate eligibility decides whether you can register and take licence examinations; institute admission eligibility decides whether you can be offered a training seat. In short, the basic AME qualification is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or equivalent.

AME admission eligibility and aircraft maintenance engineering eligibility are often used interchangeably online, but they are not the same thing. The two panels below separate what DGCA requires from what the institute requires, including AME eligibility after 12th.

DGCA AME candidate registration

Regulatory

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and MathematicsFrom a recognised board or university, or its equivalent (CAR 66.A.15).
Minimum age 16 to registerNo upper age limit, according to the Pariksha FAQs.
Board Verification CertificatesMandatory for new candidates' 10th and 10+2 (or equivalent / diploma) marksheets.
Indian mobile number and unique emailRequired for Pariksha registration.

Institute admission – School of Aeronautics

Admission

10+2 PCM or equivalentThe same academic foundation as DGCA registration.
Selection through SOA CETThe institute's entrance process for the 2027 session.
Counselling and document verificationOriginals checked before admission is confirmed.
Medical and other formalitiesAs prescribed by the institute for 2027.

CAUTION

Meeting institute admission requirements does not by itself mean you meet every licensing requirement. DGCA's latest user manual, notices and CAR-66 are final and binding on regulatory eligibility.

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AME Medical Requirements

Aircraft maintenance involves working at height and in confined spaces such as fuel tanks and avionics bays, reading fine markings, identifying colour-coded wiring and handling tools with precision. Good general health, adequate vision (including colour perception) and normal hearing matter in practice.

If you have any condition that concerns you – colour vision in particular – raise it during counselling before you confirm admission.

NOTE

Medical/documentation requirements should be confirmed with the institute and current applicable DGCA requirements.

Chapter 04

AME Entrance Exam

How selection works for aircraft maintenance engineering admission – and why DGCA module exams are not an entrance test.

There is no single national AME entrance exam in India. AME course admission is managed by each training institute. Many run their own entrance test, interview or merit-based selection.

At School of Aeronautics, the AME admission entrance exam is SOA CET. It is the entrance process for AME, B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and the integrated programme, and performance in it is also linked to merit scholarships. For dates, pattern and registration for the 2027 cycle, see SOA CET 2027.

If you searched for the AME entrance exam 2026 or an "AME CET", ask the admission team which session is currently open.

NOTE

DGCA's AME module examinations are not an aircraft maintenance entrance exam. They are knowledge examinations you take after registering on DGCA Pariksha and receiving a Computer Number.

AME Course Fees in India

AME course fees in India – and AME fees in India generally – vary widely between institutes, streams and cities. Treat any single figure you see online with caution, and ask every institute for a written fee schedule. When comparing aircraft maintenance engineering fees, check exactly what each quoted amount covers.

For AME admission fees and the complete 2027 fee structure at School of Aeronautics, request the official schedule from the admission team. Merit scholarships of up to 40%, linked to SOA CET performance, may reduce the programme fee for eligible students.

Programme feeTotal for the full course, and how instalments are scheduled.
Admission / registrationOne-time charges at the time of admission.
Hostel & messWhether accommodation is included or charged separately.
Books, uniform, toolkitItems charged in addition to the programme fee.
DGCA exam feesPaid separately to DGCA – ₹1,500 per paper (regular) or ₹3,000 (on-demand), per the Pariksha FAQs.
Refund policyWhat happens if you withdraw.

Get the 2027 AME fee schedule

Ask for the official fee structure and scholarship terms in writing.

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Chapter 05

AME B1 and B2 streams

Two specialisations, not two levels. Switch between them to see what each covers.

AME B1 – Mechanical

AME B1 covers the airframe, powerplant and mechanical systems of the aircraft, plus the electrical systems B1 engineers work on alongside them. B1 engineers inspect structures, service engine components, rig flight controls, and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and landing gear systems.

Aircraft structures
Powerplant
Mechanical systems
Related electrical systems
Flight controls
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Fuel
Landing gear

B1 subcategories

B1.1

Turbine aeroplanesJet and turboprop aircraft; gas turbine engines and complex aeroplane systems.

B1.2

Piston aeroplanesAeroplanes with reciprocating piston engines, common in training and light aviation.

B1.3

Turbine helicoptersAdds rotor systems, transmissions and helicopter aerodynamics.

B1.4

Piston helicoptersRotorcraft with piston engines.

The subcategories differ by aircraft type and engine type, which changes the modules studied. Institutes train only for subcategories within their approval; School of Aeronautics' AME material refers to the B1.1 and B2 pathway.

AME B2 – Avionics

AME B2 covers the aircraft's electrical and electronic systems – the systems that power the aircraft, show the crew what is happening, let them talk to air traffic control, tell them where they are, and fly the aircraft automatically when selected.

Electrical power
Instrument systems
Communication
Navigation
Radar
Surveillance
Autopilot
Auto-throttle
Auto-land
Electronic aircraft systems

B2 in plain language

Power

Generators, batteries, inverters and bus bars supplying AC and DC power.

Show

Flight and engine indications, electronic displays, warnings and recorders.

Talk

VHF and HF radios, satellite communication and audio systems.

Guide

VOR, ILS, DME, GNSS, inertial systems, weather radar and transponders.

Fly

Autopilot, auto-throttle and auto-land with the flight control system.

AME B1 vs B2 – compared

AME B1 Mechanical vs AME B2 Avionics
Area	B1 – Mechanical	B2 – Avionics
Main field	Airframe, powerplant and mechanical systems	Electrical, electronic and avionics systems
Structures	Core – inspection and structural maintenance	General knowledge for installations
Powerplant	Core – turbine or piston engines, propellers	Engine indication and control aspects
Mechanical systems	Core – hydraulics, gear, fuel, pneumatics, controls	Where they interface with electrical and avionics
Electrical	Covered for B1 tasks	Core – generation, distribution, wiring
Electronics	Fundamentals	Core
Instrumentation	Basic indication systems	Core
Communication	Awareness	Core
Navigation	Awareness	Core
Automatic flight	Awareness	Core

Choosing between B1 and B2?

A counsellor can compare both syllabi with your strengths.

Talk to Counsellor Explore B1/B2 subjects

AME Licence Categories

CAR-66 organises the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's licence into categories, each with a different scope. The four most commonly discussed are shown below; the current issue of CAR-66 also includes further categories (such as B2L, B3 and L), so refer to the latest text for the complete list.

A

Category A

Associated with limited, task-based certification such as minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification, within defined limits.

B1

Category B1

Mechanical: structures, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems, with subcategories B1.1–B1.4.

B2

Category B2

Avionics: electrical, electronic, instrument, communication, navigation and automatic flight systems.

C

Category C

Associated with base maintenance certification of the aircraft as a whole; typically pursued later by experienced engineers.

NOTE

Licence category, practical experience, aircraft type ratings and maintenance privileges are four separate things, each governed by specific CAR-66 provisions. What a holder may certify also depends on the maintenance organisation's authorisation – none of this is granted together at the end of training.

Chapter 06

AME Course Duration and Structure

School of Aeronautics describes its AME programme as a two-year course over four semesters, with 2,400 hours of planned training.

Classroom & laboratory – 2,050 hMaintenance environment – 350 h

2years
4semesters
2,400planned hours
2,050classroom & lab hours
350maintenance-environment hours
B1 · B2streams

CAUTION

These are School of Aeronautics' programme details as currently published; confirm the structure for the 2027 intake during counselling. Regulatory minimum training durations and course content can differ by licence category. The course is basic training only – DGCA examinations and practical experience are additional.

Want the full course breakdown?

Ask for the 2027 semester plan, stream options and fee schedule.

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AME Theory and Practical Training

AME training works in layers. Theory explains how a system is designed to behave; laboratory work shows the principle on real equipment; workshop practice builds hand skills; work on aircraft and components connects all of it to the real machine; and time in a maintenance environment shows how tasks are planned, performed, inspected and recorded under real conditions.

The current School of Aeronautics AME page describes a practical-weighted approach. Ask the admission team for the confirmed 2027 theory–practical split and how the maintenance-environment hours are arranged.

Strong theory matters because DGCA module examinations test knowledge; strong practical skills matter because the experience that follows training is built on hands-on work.

TheoryPrinciples, systems and regulations
LaboratoryElectrical, electronic and system demonstrations
WorkshopTools, measuring, riveting, wiring
Aircraft & componentsReal engines, structures and units
Maintenance environmentTasks, inspection and records in practice

Chapter 07

AME Subjects and Technical Knowledge

AME subjects follow the CAR-66 basic knowledge modules, beginning with Module 1 (Mathematics) and Module 2 (Physics). Filter the technical modules by stream.

3

Electrical Fundamentals

Electron theory, DC/AC circuits, resistance, capacitance, inductance, magnetism, generators and motors.

B1 & B2

4

Electronic Fundamentals

Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, printed circuit boards and servomechanisms.

B1 & B2

5

Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems

Number systems, logic, data buses, fibre optics, electronic displays and ESD-sensitive devices.

B1 & B2

6

Materials and Hardware

Aircraft metals and composites, corrosion, fasteners, pipes, springs, bearings, transmissions and cables.

B1 & B2

7

Maintenance Practices

Safety, workshop practice, tools, measuring, riveting, wiring, inspection and maintenance procedures.

B1 & B2

8

Basic Aerodynamics

Physics of the atmosphere, lift and drag, theory of flight and flight stability.

B1 & B2

9

Human Factors

Human performance and limitations, error, communication, fatigue and safety culture.

B1 & B2

10

Aviation Legislation

Regulatory framework, CARs, certification, continuing airworthiness and licence-holder responsibilities.

B1 & B2

11A

Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems

High-speed flight, airframe structures and all major systems of turbine aeroplanes.

B1.1

11B

Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems

Structures and systems of piston-engine aeroplanes.

B1.2

12

Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems

Rotor aerodynamics, flight controls, transmissions and helicopter systems.

B1.3 & B1.4

13

Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems

Aircraft systems from the avionics perspective: communication, navigation, auto flight and electrical power.

B2

14

Propulsion

Engine types, engine indicating systems, starting and ignition from the avionics perspective.

B2

15

Gas Turbine Engine

Compressors, combustion, turbines, lubrication, fuel control, starting and engine monitoring.

B1.1 & B1.3

16

Piston Engine

Construction, carburation and fuel injection, ignition, induction and engine installation.

B1.2 & B1.4

17

Propeller

Propeller construction, pitch control, synchronising, ice protection and maintenance.

B1.1 & B1.2

NOTE

Module numbers and applicability follow the CAR-66 Appendix I structure. Knowledge levels differ between categories, and DGCA may revise module content – check the current CAR-66 and the syllabus on pariksha.dgca.gov.in.

Aircraft Systems You Learn in AME

Maintenance documentation is organised by ATA chapter numbers – the same reference an engineer uses to find a task in the manual. Select a system.

ATA 51–57

Aircraft Structures

Fuselage, wings, empennage, doors and windows carry flight loads and contain cabin pressure. Trainees learn load paths, primary and secondary structure, zoning, corrosion identification, damage assessment and why repairs follow structural repair data.

ATA 71–80

Aircraft Engines

Gas turbine and piston engines convert fuel into thrust or shaft power. Topics include engine sections, lubrication, fuel and ignition systems, engine indication, borescope inspection, engine changes and ground runs.

ATA 27

Flight Controls

Ailerons, elevators and rudder control attitude; flaps, slats, spoilers and trim change lift and balance. Trainees study cable, push-rod, hydraulic and fly-by-wire actuation, rigging and control-surface checks.

ATA 32

Landing Gear

Shock struts, retraction and extension, steering, wheels, tyres, brakes and anti-skid systems – plus position indication and emergency extension.

ATA 29

Hydraulics

Pumps, reservoirs, accumulators, valves and actuators transmit power to flight controls, landing gear and brakes. Trainees learn fluid types, contamination control, leak checks and pressure testing.

ATA 36

Pneumatics

Bleed or compressed air supplies engine starting, air conditioning, pressurisation and anti-icing. Topics include ducting, valves, controllers and leak detection.

ATA 28

Fuel

Tanks, pumps, valves and crossfeed deliver fuel to the engines. Trainees cover refuelling and defuelling, quantity indication, fuel safety and tank entry precautions.

ATA 21

Environmental Control

Air-cycle machines, pressure controllers and outflow valves manage cabin temperature, pressurisation and ventilation, with safety devices protecting the structure and occupants.

ATA 24

Electrical

AC and DC generation, batteries, transformer-rectifiers, bus bars, circuit protection, wiring standards and bonding keep every system powered safely.

ATA 31 · 42

Avionics

Integrated displays, recorders and modular avionics linked by data buses. Trainees learn architectures, line-replaceable units, built-in test equipment and ESD-safe handling.

ATA 23

Communication

VHF and HF radios, SATCOM, audio integration, passenger address, emergency locator transmitters and voice recording.

ATA 34

Navigation

VOR, ILS, DME, ADF, GNSS, inertial reference, weather radar, transponders and collision-avoidance systems determine position and guide the aircraft.

ATA 22

Automatic Flight

Autopilot, flight director, auto-throttle, yaw damper and auto-land modes – and how they interact with navigation and flight-control systems.

Reading a system the way trainees learn to: reservoir → pump → selector valve → actuator, then back through the return line (ATA 29).

Chapter 08

Practical Aircraft Maintenance Training

Practical training turns knowledge into competence.

In the School of Aeronautics AME programme, trainees work with airframe and engine components, aircraft instruments, radio and electrical equipment in the institute's laboratories and workshops, alongside time in a maintenance environment.

Typical practical learning includes the correct use and control of hand tools; precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier callipers, dial gauges, torque wrenches and multimeters; visual and dimensional inspection; locating tasks in maintenance manuals; fault finding on systems; operational and functional system testing; and workshop practices such as safety wiring, riveting, wiring and connector repair.

Just as important are the habits that come with the skills: tool accountability to prevent foreign-object damage, following the written procedure step by step, and recording what was done.

See the training facilities

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Aircraft Maintenance Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting turns a symptom into a verified fix. Logical fault isolation saves time, avoids replacing serviceable parts and makes sure the real cause is corrected.

Good fault isolation starts with understanding normal operation, then narrows the possibilities by splitting the system into sections and testing at each boundary – power in, signal out, pressure available, command present. Each result eliminates part of the system until only the faulty element remains. AME training builds this reasoning through system theory, schematic reading and practical fault-finding exercises.

DefectReported by the crew or found on inspection
AnalysisHow should the system work?
Fault isolationFollow the fault isolation data
TestConfirm the suspected cause
RectificationRepair or replace per approved data
Functional checkProve correct operation
DocumentationRecord the work and references

Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Technical Data

Aircraft maintenance is performed to approved technical data, never from memory. Using the correct document, at the correct revision, for the correct aircraft is a skill in itself.

AMM

Aircraft Maintenance ManualServicing, removal, installation, inspection and test procedures.

IPC

Illustrated Parts CataloguePart numbers, exploded views and effectivity.

SRM

Structural Repair ManualAllowable damage and approved structural repairs.

CMM

Component Maintenance ManualShop testing, repair and overhaul of components.

FIM

Fault Isolation ManualFault trees from symptom to cause.

WDM

Wiring manualsWiring diagrams and standard practices.

Service bulletins, airworthiness directives and other technical instructions complete the picture. Documentation matters because it is the evidence that the right work was done to the right standard – and because the next engineer depends on it.

Aircraft Maintenance, Safety and Airworthiness

Airworthiness is the result of many correct actions, each done properly and recorded. These are the disciplines AME training instils from the first semester.

Procedural disciplineFollow the approved procedure in full, in order.
Approved technical dataCurrent revision, correct aircraft effectivity.
Correct toolsCalibrated, controlled and accounted for.
Correct partsTraceable, serviceable, right part number.
InspectionIndependent checks where the task requires them.
DocumentationComplete, legible and signed task records.
Human factorsAwareness of fatigue, pressure and complacency.
Maintenance recordsThe aircraft's history that proves airworthiness.
Safety cultureReporting errors and hazards openly.

Chapter 09

AME Licensing Pathway

How the stages fit together, from AME admission to the licensing pathway. Each depends on the one before it.

Stage 1AME AdmissionTraining seat confirmed
Stage 2Basic TrainingCAR-147 framework
Stage 3Knowledge DevelopmentCAR-66 modules
Stage 4DGCA Module ExaminationVia Pariksha
Stage 5Practical Maintenance ExperienceOn operating aircraft
Stage 6Other Applicable RequirementsAs per CAR-66
Stage 7Licensing PathwayApplication to DGCA

IMPORTANT

Training completion alone does not automatically confer an AME licence.

Questions about the DGCA pathway?

Counsellors explain registration, examinations and experience in detail.

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What is DGCA Pariksha?

DGCA Pariksha is the online examination portal of the Central Examination Organisation (CEO) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. AME candidates use it to register, obtain a Computer Number, apply for module examinations, download admit cards and view results. It also hosts the AME User Manual, examination calendar, syllabus and a help desk. DGCA notes that its FAQs are general guidance and must be read with the latest user manual and notices, which prevail.

DGCA AME Computer Number

The Computer Number is a unique identification number allotted by CEO, DGCA to each AME candidate, used to track the candidate's journey through online examinations and result history. It has lifetime validity, cannot be changed, and each candidate may hold only one in the AME category. After allotment it becomes your Pariksha login ID, with the prefix "E-".

Why it matters: you can apply for DGCA AME module examinations only after your Computer Number has been issued.

Registration: new candidates register on Pariksha, choose their applicant type (students of a CAR-147 approved organisation register as "BMTO"), enter profile and qualification details, and upload a photograph, signature and documents – including Board Verification Certificates – in the specified formats. The email activation link must be used within 24 hours.

Matching documents: CEO scrutinises every application against the uploaded documents. Errors in basic details such as name, parents' names, date of birth, Aadhaar number, year of passing or marks can lead to complete rejection; other mismatches lead to partial rejection and re-submission. Documents cannot be added after final submission.

UniqueOne AME Computer Number per candidate.

PermanentLifetime validity; cannot be changed.

Exam historyAll examinations and results are linked to it.

PrerequisiteRequired before any module examination application.

DGCA AME Module Examinations

DGCA's Central Examination Organisation conducts AME basic knowledge examinations module by module through the Pariksha portal.

Which modules a candidate must pass depends on the licence category and subcategory and on current DGCA requirements – not every student takes the same set. Per the Pariksha FAQs at the time of writing, up to 5 modules can be applied for in one session, and fees are ₹1,500 per paper (regular online) and ₹3,000 (on-demand). Check current notices before applying.

Log in with your Computer NumberYour allotted number is your login ID.
Wait for a session noticeSessions open via public notice on the DGCA website and the Pariksha AME notice board.
Fill the examination formRegular session form, or the On-Demand AME Examination Form where applicable.
Select the correct paperAs per the AME User Manual appendices – it cannot be changed after submission.
Pay and submitBefore the portal's closing time.
Check resultsUnder "My Exam History" after logging in.

Chapter 10

CAR-66 and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing

CAR-66 is the DGCA Civil Aviation Requirement that governs the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's licence in India.

Basic knowledgeModules and knowledge levels for each category (CAR 66.A.25 and Appendix I).
CategoriesA, B1 (B1.1–B1.4), B2, C and other categories in the current issue.
ExaminationsBasic knowledge examinations conducted by CEO, DGCA.
ExperiencePractical maintenance experience required (CAR 66.A.30).
RatingsAircraft type ratings, which require approved type training.
Certification privilegesWhat each category allows the holder to certify, and the conditions for exercising them.
Licensing conditionsApplication, issue, continued validity and related requirements.

What experience is required?

CAR 66.A.30 specifies a period of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft for each category, and the period differs between categories and subcategories. Under the aligned international framework, completing an approved basic training course (CAR-147 in India) reduces the experience period compared with applicants who have no relevant technical training. Take exact figures from the current CAR-66 on the DGCA website – CAR-66 Issue III was published in April 2024, and later amendments may apply.

NOTE

AME training + DGCA module examinations + practical maintenance experience + other applicable regulatory requirements = the licensing pathway. No single stage on its own results in a licence.

Chapter 11

CAR-147 and Basic Maintenance Training

CAR-147 sets the requirements for organisations that deliver aircraft maintenance training.

A CAR-147 (Basic) approved organisation – a Basic Maintenance Training Organisation (BMTO) in Pariksha terminology – delivers approved basic training courses aligned with the CAR-66 knowledge syllabus for the categories in its approval.

CAR-147 approval relates to the training organisation. It does not issue licences and does not make licensing automatic for students; it provides structured, regulated training that forms one part of the licensing pathway.

Approved organisationOperates within the scope and conditions of its DGCA approval.
Basic maintenance trainingCourses mapped to CAR-66 categories and modules.
Theoretical knowledgeStructured instruction to the required levels.
Practical trainingSupervised hands-on tasks, including a maintenance environment.
Training recordsAttendance, assessments and practical records per trainee.
Approved course structureContent and duration as approved by DGCA.

Chapter 12

AME Career, Job Opportunities and Salary

Career after AME – where the skills are used. Employment depends on qualification, experience, applicable licence status, employer requirements and market conditions.

AirlinesLine and base maintenance of passenger and cargo fleets.
MRO organisationsHeavy checks, modifications and component overhaul.
Aircraft Maintenance OrganisationsApproved organisations maintaining aircraft for operators.
General aviationFlying training, charter, business aviation and helicopters.
Component organisationsEngine, avionics, landing gear and accessory shops.
Aerospace organisationsWider aerospace companies that value maintenance expertise.
Aircraft manufacturingAssembly, quality and customer-support functions.
Technical publicationsWriting and revising maintenance documentation.
Technical supportPlanning, technical records and reliability.
Maintenance-related aviation rolesStores, tooling, quality and training.

AME salary: what actually decides it

Aircraft maintenance engineer salary in India varies with:

licence status and category
aircraft type ratings
years of experience
employer type (airline, MRO or general aviation)
location and market conditions

Trainees and technicians without a licence generally earn less than licensed engineers with type ratings, and pay usually grows as licences and ratings are added. We don't publish AME salary figures because they change and depend on individual circumstances.

CAUTION

Treat guaranteed salary or guaranteed placement claims from any institute with caution. AME job opportunities depend on examinations passed, experience and licensing – not on admission alone.

AME vs Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

AME, aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering all lead into aviation, but they are built for different purposes. Aerospace engineering is broader than aeronautical engineering, extending to spacecraft and space systems. None is "better" – the right choice depends on the work you want to do. The table covers the two comparisons students ask about most: AME vs aeronautical engineering, and AME vs aerospace engineering.

AME vs B.Tech Aeronautical vs B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
Aspect	AME	B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering	B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
Programme nature	Professional basic maintenance training aligned with CAR-66 / CAR-147	University engineering degree	University engineering degree
Primary focus	Keeping aircraft airworthy	Aircraft science and design	Aircraft and spacecraft science and design
Course duration	About 2 years of basic training at SOA; the licensing pathway takes longer	Typically 4 years	Typically 4 years
Maintenance	Central	One subject area	One subject area
Design	Limited	Central	Central, including space systems
Degree	Not a university degree by itself	Yes	Yes
Licensing	Part of the DGCA AME licensing pathway	No AME pathway by itself	No AME pathway by itself
Practical work	Extensive maintenance practice	Labs and projects	Labs and projects
Career orientation	Maintenance and airworthiness roles	Design, R&D, manufacturing	Aerospace and space-sector design, R&D

Integrated B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering + AME Program

For students who want both an engineering degree and an aircraft maintenance-oriented pathway, School of Aeronautics offers an Integrated B.Tech (Aeronautical Engineering) + Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme. The institute describes it as a four-year combined programme in which students appear for two separate sets of examinations: the degree examinations for the B.Tech, and the DGCA module examinations that form part of the AME licensing pathway.

The same licensing principles apply: the DGCA pathway still requires examinations, experience and other applicable requirements. The published minimum eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent; ask the admission team for the awarding university, approvals and structure for 2027.

B.Tech Aeronautical EngineeringEngineering science, aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and design

Aircraft Maintenance EngineeringCAR-66 modules, practical maintenance skills, DGCA examination pathway

Integrated B.Tech + AMEA combined academic and maintenance-oriented route

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SCHOLARSHIP

AME Scholarship Opportunities

School of Aeronautics offers merit-based scholarships of up to 40% for eligible students, linked to performance in the SOA CET entrance process. Availability, eligibility and terms are set by the institute for each session – see the aviation scholarship page and confirm the 2027 terms with the admission team.

DGCA Approved AME Colleges – How to Check

DGCA approves maintenance training organisations under CAR-147, rather than "colleges" in the university sense. Before you shortlist DGCA approved AME colleges or DGCA approved AME institutes – in Rajasthan or anywhere in India – verify the following:

CAR-147 (Basic) approval and its approval reference.
Categories covered, for example B1.1 and B2. A DGCA approved AME course is approved only for specific categories.
Current validity of the approval.
DGCA's own records. Check the published information on dgca.gov.in rather than relying on third-party DGCA AME college lists.

The DGCA Pariksha portal also publishes an "AME School Performance" page, which you can consult as one input when comparing institutes.

How to Choose the Best AME College in India

Lists of the "top AME colleges in India" are often advertisements. Compare institutes on evidence instead:

Approval and scopeCAR-147 approval for the category you want.
Examination performanceCheck the DGCA Pariksha "AME School Performance" information.
Practical facilitiesAircraft, engines, avionics labs and workshops you can see in person.
Maintenance-environment trainingHow and where the practical hours are arranged.
Transparent feesA written schedule and refund policy.
Honest claimsBe wary of "guaranteed licence", "guaranteed placement" or salary promises.

Looking at AME colleges in Rajasthan? School of Aeronautics' Neemrana campus on the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway is one option. Apply the same checks to every institute you consider, including ours.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at School of Aeronautics, Neemrana

School of Aeronautics has provided aviation education since 1992, beginning in Delhi, and opened its Neemrana campus in 2006. The institute is managed by the Laxmi Narain Verma Memorial Society and offers Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and the integrated programme.

The AME programme covers the B1 (Mechanical) and B2 (Avionics) streams, with training across classrooms, laboratories, workshops and a maintenance environment. Trainees are exposed to aircraft, airframe and engine components, instruments, radio and electrical equipment. The institute states that its AME training programme is approved by DGCA; applicants can request the current approval details and scope from the admission office.

The Neemrana campus sits on the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway, accessible for students from Delhi NCR, Rajasthan and neighbouring states looking for an AME college in Rajasthan. See labs and infrastructure for the training facilities.

Main campus

I-04, Delhi–Jaipur Expressway, RIICO Industrial Area, Neemrana, Rajasthan – 301705
info@soaneemrana.org

Corporate office

H 974, Palam Extension, Part 1, Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110077

Admissions

98702 73846 · 93140 09022
info@ameadmission.org

Aircraft & hangar

Engine training

Avionics & instruments

Workshop practice

Aircraft structures

Neemrana campus

How AME Admission 2027 Works

Eight sign-offs from eligibility to your first day of training. The admission process is not the licensing process – licensing comes later, through DGCA. Full detail is in the AME Admission Process 2027 guide.

Check eligibility10+2 PCM or equivalent, plus institute criteria
Understand AME B1/B2Compare streams and modules
Submit admission enquiry/applicationThrough SOA CET 2027
CounsellingStream, eligibility, fees and joining
Document verificationOriginals checked against the application
Complete admission formalitiesMedical, fee and other formalities as prescribed
Joining and orientationInduction to campus and workshops
Begin AME trainingTheory and practical in your stream

Documents Required for AME Admission 2027

10th marksheet
10th certificate
12th marksheet
12th certificate
Diploma documents, where applicable
Identity proof
Photographs
Date-of-birth proof
Transfer certificate, where applicable
Migration certificate, where applicable
Other prescribed documents

NOTE

Document requirements may vary according to the admission route and current institute requirements. DGCA Computer Number registration separately requires Board Verification Certificates and, for some candidates, an AIU or equivalence certificate.

Apply for AME Admission 2027

Choose how you'd like to start. The admission team will guide you through eligibility, B1/B2 choice, documents and joining.

Apply online

Start through SOA CET 2027, the entrance process for AME, B.Tech and integrated admission.

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Talk to Counsellor

Ask about B1/B2, eligibility, scholarships and fees.

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Chapter 13

AME Admission 2027 – Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to what students and parents ask most about Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

AME stands for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – the discipline of inspecting, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and testing aircraft so they remain airworthy. In India, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's licence is governed by DGCA under CAR-66.

AME Admission 2027 is enrolment into an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering training programme starting in the 2027 session. It is the first stage of a pathway that continues with basic training, DGCA module examinations, practical maintenance experience and applicable licensing requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering covers the maintenance of aircraft structures, engines, mechanical systems, electrical systems and avionics, performed to approved technical data and fully documented so that airworthiness can be demonstrated.

It is joining an AME training programme after completing 10+2. DGCA's Pariksha FAQs state that registering as an AME candidate requires a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or equivalent, under CAR 66.A.15.

For DGCA AME candidate registration: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board or university, or equivalent, with a minimum registration age of 16 per the Pariksha FAQs. Institutes may have additional admission requirements, such as an entrance test.

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or an equivalent qualification accepted for DGCA registration.

Yes. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is the qualification referenced in CAR 66.A.15 for AME candidate registration, and it is the standard academic basis for AME admission.

AME B1 is the mechanical category, covering aircraft structures, powerplant, mechanical systems and related electrical systems. It has four subcategories: B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4.

AME B2 is the avionics category, covering electrical power, instruments, communication, navigation, radar, surveillance, automatic flight and other electronic aircraft systems.

B1 focuses on the airframe, engines and mechanical systems; B2 focuses on electrical, electronic and avionics systems. They share foundation modules but differ in depth and in their category-specific modules. Neither ranks above the other.

B1.1 is the B1 subcategory for turbine-engine aeroplanes, such as jet and turboprop aircraft.

B1.2 is the B1 subcategory for piston-engine aeroplanes.

B1.3 is the B1 subcategory for turbine-engine helicopters.

B1.4 is the B1 subcategory for piston-engine helicopters.

CAR-66 is the DGCA Civil Aviation Requirement for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's licence. It defines licence categories, basic knowledge modules, examinations, experience, type ratings, privileges and licensing conditions.

CAR-147 is the DGCA requirement for approving maintenance training organisations. A CAR-147 (Basic) approved organisation delivers basic training aligned with the CAR-66 syllabus. CAR-147 approval does not issue licences.

DGCA Pariksha (pariksha.dgca.gov.in) is the online portal of DGCA's Central Examination Organisation. AME candidates use it to register, obtain a Computer Number, apply for module examinations and view results.

A Computer Number is a unique identification number allotted by CEO, DGCA to an AME candidate. It links all examinations and results, has lifetime validity, cannot be changed, and each candidate can hold only one in the AME category.

Register as a new candidate on DGCA Pariksha, select the correct applicant type, enter your details and upload the photograph, signature and documents required, including Board Verification Certificates. CEO scrutinises the application before allotting the number.

Log in to Pariksha with your Computer Number when an examination session is declared open, fill the regular or on-demand examination form, select the applicable paper as per the AME User Manual, pay the fee and submit before the closing time.

No. Training completion alone does not automatically confer an AME licence. The licensing pathway also requires passing the applicable DGCA module examinations, completing the required practical maintenance experience and meeting other applicable CAR-66 requirements.

Practical training develops hands-on skills with airframe and engine components, instruments, radio and electrical equipment, tools and measuring instruments, including inspection, fault finding, system testing and workshop practices, plus time in a maintenance environment.

AME subjects follow the CAR-66 modules: mathematics, physics, electrical and electronic fundamentals, digital techniques, materials and hardware, maintenance practices, aerodynamics, human factors, aviation legislation, and category-specific modules on aircraft structures and systems, engines and propellers or avionics.

School of Aeronautics describes its AME programme as two years over four semesters with 2,400 planned training hours – 2,050 in classrooms and labs and 350 in a maintenance environment. DGCA examinations and practical experience are additional to this.

Aircraft maintenance is the set of tasks – inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification and testing – that keeps an aircraft in an airworthy condition, carried out to approved data and recorded.

Troubleshooting is the logical process of moving from a reported defect to a verified fix: analysing the system, isolating the fault, testing, rectifying, performing a functional check and documenting the work.

Airlines, MRO organisations, aircraft maintenance organisations, general aviation, component organisations, aerospace and manufacturing organisations, technical publications and technical support. Employment depends on qualification, experience, licence status, employer requirements and market conditions.

AME is professional maintenance training aligned with CAR-66 and focused on airworthiness; B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering is a university degree focused on engineering science and design. AME is part of the DGCA licensing pathway; a B.Tech alone is not.

It is School of Aeronautics' combined B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme, described by the institute as four years, in which students take degree examinations and DGCA module examinations separately.

It depends on the institute's calendar – some 2026 batches may already have started. Ask the School of Aeronautics admission team whether any 2026 seats or late admission remain; applications and enquiries for AME admission 2027 are open now.

There is no single national AME entrance exam in India; each institute sets its own selection process. At School of Aeronautics, the AME admission entrance exam is SOA CET, which covers AME, B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and the integrated programme.

No. DGCA module examinations are knowledge examinations taken after registering on DGCA Pariksha and obtaining a Computer Number. They are part of the licensing pathway, not admission.

AME course fees in India vary widely by institute, stream and location. Ask for a written fee schedule showing the programme fee, admission charges, hostel, books and toolkit and refund policy. DGCA examination fees are paid separately to DGCA. For School of Aeronautics' 2027 fees, contact the admission team.

The basic AME qualification is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board or university, or an equivalent qualification, as referenced in CAR 66.A.15. Institutes may have additional admission criteria.

DGCA approves maintenance training organisations under CAR-147. Ask the institute for its CAR-147 approval reference, the categories covered (such as B1.1 and B2) and its validity, and check DGCA's published information on dgca.gov.in. The DGCA Pariksha portal also publishes an AME School Performance page.

Compare institutes on evidence: CAR-147 approval and categories, examination performance, practical facilities, maintenance-environment training arrangements, transparent fees and honest claims. Be cautious of guaranteed licence, placement or salary promises.

School of Aeronautics' Neemrana campus in Rajasthan offers AME training, and the institute states its AME training programme is DGCA-approved. For any institute in Rajasthan, verify the CAR-147 approval reference and approved categories before admission.

An aircraft maintenance engineer's salary in India depends on licence status and category, type ratings, experience, employer type and location. Licensed engineers with type ratings generally earn more than trainees or unlicensed technicians. No institute can guarantee a salary.

AME is maintenance training focused on keeping aircraft airworthy and forms part of the DGCA licensing pathway. B.Tech Aerospace Engineering is a university degree covering the design of aircraft and spacecraft, with no AME licensing pathway by itself.

Options include the AME course (B1 or B2), B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, an integrated B.Tech + AME programme and pilot training through a DGCA-approved flying training organisation. School of Aeronautics offers AME, B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and the integrated programme.

Apply through SOA CET 2027 on ameadmission.org, request counselling on WhatsApp or by email at info@ameadmission.org, or call the admission team on 9870273846 or 9314009022.