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Assumptions :

There are a lot of different variables and parameters involved for Computer Number and these variables change the process for applying for CN. Hence, with my limited experience, I am making the following assumptions :
1. You have cleared your 10+2 with Physics and Math from recognized Board or University in India.
2. You haven't started your flying yet.
3. You are an Indian National.

Steps to Apply

Download Pariksha User Manual from Here . Read this Manual thoroughly. Done? Excellent. Read it once again. Read it 10 times.
Get your Board Verification Certificate (BVC) : BVC is a Certificate issued by your education board stating that your marks mentioned in your marksheet are correct and no doctored in any manner. This process is different for different boards.
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) : If you have done your 10+2 from CBSE, consider yourself very luckly because the process is very very simple for you. The Verification can be done online. All you need to do is go to CBSE Online Verification Portal and take a print out of your 10th and 10+2 Mark sheets. Attest them from Public Notary or Gazetted Officer and write your credentials at the end of your CN Application (Detailed Instructions mentioned later in the post).
- Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (ICSE) : ICSE Verification is online and relatively easy than State Board. You can follow the detailed instructions to get your ICSE BVC from here. Once you get your BVC delivered at your home, seal the envelope carefully and keep it aside.
- All enrolled cadets stay in modern accommodation and have access to a range of comprehensive sports and leisure facilities. The EFTA facilities are designed to accommodate over 600 cadets at a time, providing the ideal environment for focused, dedicated training.
- If you have completed your 10+2 education from the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHE) and wish to take DGCA exams, you will need to obtain a Board Verification Certificate (BVC) from the MSBSHE. The process of obtaining this certificate involves writing an application on a blank page (preferably in Marathi) and clearly stating that you need the BVC for DGCA exams. You will need to take this application along with a Xerox copy of your 10+2 marksheet to your nearest regional Board Office. When the office staff asks you for the purpose of the BVC, you should inform them that it is needed for DGCA exams. If they ask for a request letter from DGCA, you can present them with the public notice issued by DGCA. It is important to request that the BVC should be collected personally and not sent directly to DGCA. The cost of each BVC is INR 400 and it will be delivered to you in a sealed envelope after 8-10 working days. It is important to note that the sealed envelope should not be opened and should be sent as it is to DGCA. MSBSHE also has an online verification option, but since the process is not tested with DGCA, it is recommended to go with the physical verification.
Karnataka State Board PUC
- Things to carry :1 . Marksheet (original)
- Marksheet (photocopy)
- Aadhar card photocopy
- DGCA form (the PDF from website)
- Pen.
Steps
- Go to PUC Malleswaram
- Go to room number 2 on ground floor.
- Ask for board verification
- Say for DGCA
- Give them marksheet original and DGCA form.
- Just tell her other formalities if she asks.
- Ask how long it will take (took me half an hour)
- Come back when she tells you.
- She will give you one notebook, fill whatever she tells you.
- Collect originals.
- Ask for Speed Post envelope.
- Get it signed from the main person in room number 2.
- Go home, put verification thing inside envelope. 14. Mail it.

Photograph :

Photograph required for CN Application has specific dimensions which can be found in the Pariksha User Manual Chapter 2.5.1. You Photograph should
be borderless
Should have White Background
The face on the photograph must be of 35mm height and 25mm width (face size should be 70% of the Photograph) or Singapore Visa Format.
The photograph must be of matte finish.

Prepare Soft Copies for all Documents :

Scan All documents according to the specification mentioned in the Pariksha User Manual (Page No. 7 - Chapter 2.5) You might need to compress and reduce the size of few documents to make them as per the requirements. I recommend using the following websites for compressing the pdfs.
https://www.ilovepdf.com/
https://online2pdf.com/reduce-pdf-file-size
If you may have noticed , the maximum allowed size for 10th Pass Certificate is just 100kb, which is very less.Please adjust the parameters carefully while compressing. I have personally observed many times CN Applications getting rejected because their scanned PDF of 10th Pass Certificate was not legible. So , you need to carefully compress it and make sure that the content on the Certificate is readable comfortably.
WARNING 2 : You may wonder that if we are sealing the BVC, how can we scan and upload it. So, in such cases where your BVC is sealed inside a envelope, you need to scan the "Sealed Side" of the envelope (make sure that the seal is clearly visible) and upload that while filling up the Application. However, I recommend that you scan both the sides of the envelope for safety, Those who have done their 10+2 from CBSE can upload the BVC obtained from the link mentioned above in point 2.1.

Prepare Physical Documents :

Now that you have everything that is needed for your CN Application, you can start filling your application online on Pariksha Website. Detailed instructions to fill up the application can be found in the Pariksha User Manual.
5.1 The Physical CN Application : After successfully filling up the application, you will receive an email from DGCA with an PDF attachment of your application. Take a colored printout of that application PDF. Now, go on Page 3 and Fill up the Part 8 - "DECLARATION" using BLACK BALL POINT PEN ONLY. Now comes a crucial part of the application : Part 9 - "CERTIFICATION BY COMPETENT AUTHORITY". Stick the same photo that you had scanned for the application. If your photo is according the required dimensions, it will fit perfectly inside the box. Now, either from a CFI/PII/Gazetted Officer/Notary Public , attest the application In case of serving Defence personnel ,this may be attested by another serving Commissioned Officer. WARNING 1 : The Stamp and Sign of the Attesting Officer should be partly on the photo and partly on the paper. Please refer the example given below.
Other Documents : Make a Xerox Copy of all the documents that you had uploaded for the Application and attest them.
Additional Information for BVC : Above in Point 2.1 I had mentioned that you need to mention your credentials for CBSE BVC. If you have space left after Part 9, you can write your credentials there itself or else take a new sheet of paper and write your credentials there. A sample format is provided here (Replace all "X" with your relevant information in the letter)

Prepare Envelope for Post :

Buy a A2 or A3 size envelope for posting these Physicaldocuments to DGCA. Take a print out of this Page (afterediting with your relevant information) and paste it on thefront side of your envelope. Serially arrange the documentsaccording the sequence mentioned on Page 2 of your CNApplication and put all the documents inside the envelope.

Final Checklist :

Before sealing your envelope and sending it to DGCA ,
7.1 Kindly check if you have all documents 's Xeror dulyattested, Your CN Application and Cover letter (if needed).7.2 Verify everywhere that you have entered the correctinformation. Verify your Temp ID on the Envelope CoverPage.
7.3 Now pray to God that your hard work pays off and sealthe envelope with good glue and let it dry off.

Posting it to DGCA :

Now finally the last step, Go to your nearest Post Office andPost your Envelope to DGCA CEO using SPEED POST ONLY.Since Speed Post gets a Tracking ID , you can track yourapplication using the Speed Post Website . Make sure youPost is ASAP because you have only 10 days in hand for theapplication to reach DGCA.

Success :

If your application and all documents are correct andscrutinized, you will be allotted a Permanent ComputerNumber and will be informed to you via Email.
Rejection : If there is some problem with your documents, your application will be rejected and the reason for Rejection is mention in the email sent by DGCA. Start a new Application with the suggested amendments and send your application to DGCA again. I recommend that you attach a cover letter this time mentioning your previous Rejected Application Temp ID, reasons of Rejection and the amendments you have made in your new application.

Be Prepared for Cadet Pilot Program Vacancies

It is important to be prepared for any potential Cadet pilot program vacancies that may become available at airlines such as IndiGo, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Spice Jet, and Singapore Airlines. Due to the halt in airline vacancies for the past few years due to the pandemic, competition for these positions is likely to be high. Therefore, it is advisable to start preparing early for the various stages of the selection process, including the written exam, Compass/CASS test, psychometry assessment, group discussion/group activity, and panel interview. By being well-prepared, you will increase your chances of being successful in securing a position in the Cadet pilot program in the first attempt.

What can you expect after joining us?

This course was designed to help you gain more insight into the entire cadet pilot program screening and evaluation process; to tell you what to do and not do, to score points with your resume, written tests, and most of all, your interviews; and to increase your chances of getting hired.
You'll learn to anticipate and successfully meet interviewer expectations, stay calm and focused, and handle tough tactics.
You'll master the elements of a confident presentation: dressing right, making a strong first impression with your interviewers, and surpassing their expectations

Aviation Popularity and Increased Competition for Airlines in the Post-COVID Era

Pre-covid era, not many people chose this eld. They were unaware of this eld and its minute details. During the covid-era, people’s screen time increased as result of which aviation became famous through various social media platforms. Post-covid-era, the competition to get into the airline has increased tremendously!

These days, people want to complete their CPL exams as soon as possible. Nobody wants to stay at home and wants to get hired by an airline as soon as possible. They feel this way because they don’t want to burden their family. As a result, only those who score above 90% in every exam get selected, not those who clear the exam.

So, as you can see, you have to be prepared for each and every stage. Golden Epaulettes is here to prepare you rigorously for each and every stage of the interview.

What do we provide?

This course was designed to help you gain more insight into the entire cadet screening and evaluation process; to tell you what to do and not do, to score points with your resume, written tests and most of all, your interviews; and to increase your chances of getting hired.
Today’s cadet selection process can be very challenging, especially for a 12th pass-out. The interview and selection for this involve many stages. The competition among applicants for cadets is more intense and unique than conventional students.
Cadet programs change their pilot screening and selection process from time to time. They'll interview one-on-one for a while, then switch to an interviewing panel or board. Questions can change or be rotated throughout the year. We at Golden Epaulettes will update you with the latest question banks!
We will brief you about all the cadet programmes and what we think would be most suitable for you. And your parents are well informed about the job security, stipend, loan, LOI for 3-5 years depending on your chosen airline cadet programme.
Our Cadet Pilot Program Classes are professionally managed by our highly trained and committed instructors who ensure that the environment and content of our courses exceed the expectations of our students. Our instructors focus on building the skills, knowledge and attitude of the students including all phases of the classes as a strategy to fulfil future airline pilot requirements/fulfil their dreams.
You may find that, what you thought were the right things to do during an interview may have already cost you some excellent flight career opportunities. You will learn better ways of approaching your interview- what to say, and how and when to say it. You will be more prepared for your interviews, more relaxed and confident when they happen.
Written exam preparatory classes( Physics + Math + English) 15 Years + Experience in clearing cadet written exams. We have 4000+ questions in physics, mathematics, English and aviation topics.

Topics covered in Maths:

Number system

Height and distance

Data Interpretation

Algebra

Decimal fractions

Unitary Method

Ratio and Proportions

Averages

Simple and compound interest

Percentage

Time and Distance

Time and work

Profit and loss

Mensuration(2D and 3D)

Topics covered in English:

Tenses

Sentence rearrangement

Comprehension

Vocabulary

Synonyms

Antonyms

General awareness including aviation history & current news topics

Answering questions based on unseen passages

Fill in the blanks with modals, articles, etc

Error correction-grammar and syntax

Psychological traits & mental capabilities required:

Resilience

Ambition

Assertiveness

Stress tolerance

Accuracy

Dominance

Impulse control

Perseverance

Persuasiveness

Teamwork

Helpfulness

Empathy

Autonomy

Openness

Need for variation

Unlimited Access to Recorded Cadet Classes

We record our cadet classes and you can have unlimited access to the recorded classes at all times.

Flexible Software Training with 50+ Systems and Personalized Performance Tracking

Software Training (for all cadet programs we have different types of software available)with 50+ systems (joystick and rudder) available in our academy (no slots/no timings - you can sit from 7 am to 11 pm with instructors guiding you to get maximum marks in Software Exam. We will make one file in which we will jot down how your performance is. On the basis of that, we will further help you out in strengthening your weak points.

Performance Tracking and Pro Cadet Mentorship for Optimal Progress

The performance will also be shared with your parents so that they can also monitor your progress and they will also get know to know how hard you are willing to work for your dream job) We will make you sit with pro cadets so that you can learn from them, practice and also become one!

Expert Software Training and World-Class Facilities

We have an integrated classroom program(online and offline) as well as special software training rooms crafted for the COMPASS, CUT-E, PILAPT, CASS, and ADAPT with all the required high-end hardware and tools (PCs, JOYSTICK AND RUDDER SYSTEMS).

We have all types of software on which you can practice and score high in the software exam. You may refer to the gallery for more insight into our cadet alumni, world-class infrastructure and facility.

Group Discussion and Team Building Skills

Group Discussion/ Group activity training: 15 years + experience. (1000+ topics which will help you build up team player and leadership skills)We will train you in different groups with all types of students.

Performance Tracking and Pro Cadet Mentorship for Optimal Progress

Maximizing Your Training

Like with weak students and top-level students so that you get trained in every possible way. You will also be taught how to maintain your posture while in a GD, as well as how to be a good listener and a team player, how to begin and end a GD, etc.

Also, you will not have to worry about your English and fluency. We will conduct multiple GDs which will help you to improve your English as well as your confidence! This will drastically increase your chances to clear this round!! We will also make you listen to the GD Interview Recordings every day to practice.

Mastering the Airline Interview

In our coaching sessions, we conduct mock interviews geared to the particular Airline interviewing the cadet. We focus on questions typically asked by human resources personnel departments, flight departments, physicians, and psychologists. We critique the applicant's answers, pointing out all the ways the applicant can make a better impression.

Group Mentorship for Panel Interview Prep

Group mentorship(for the Group Activities) is designed to help the students to calibrate their personalities and be ready to face the panel interview boards. Personal experiences of Captains and retired pilots will help the aspirants in aligning their mindsets to the nature and ethos of the aviation industry. We will be providing daily group mentorship sessions in our pilot training course.

Boost Confidence with 250+ Mock Interviews

Interview preparation( 250+ Mock interviews with captains which will buildup your confidence level and help you clear your interview in the first attempt )

Intensive Training and Evaluation with Airline Pilots

When the cadet dates arrive, your training will begin at 6 am in the morning till 11 pm at night to monitor your performance throughout the day. You will have to be dressed in proper formal suits. Your actions will be observed throughout the day like the way you dress, the way you sit, the way you interact and communicate, your grooming, etc. 5+ airline pilots will be taking your interview- they will cross-question you and give you feedback accordingly. You don’t need to take English classes. Fluency does not matter. Multiple practices will help you to improve your English by yourself.

Personalized Training for Success: One-to-One Guidance

You will be trained one-to-one for your initial 25 days till you reach85% knowledge level and only then, you will be enrolled in a batch.By doing this, the instructors can make sure that you get properone-to-one personal guidance in your initial days.

Maximizing Success: DGCA Exam and Interview Prep

We highly recommend you to first clear your DGCA exams. Onceyou clear your DGCA exams, we will also guide you on the topics thatwill be asked in your interview from the DGCA subjects. During thecovid times, many people cleared their DGCA exams and that is whya lot of questions from the subjects are likely to be asked. This wayyou will be well prepared with the theoretical knowledge beforeactually flying. If you plan to give the DGCA exams after joining thecadet program, keep in mind that you will be given only 6 months toclear your DGCA exams. In addition to that, you will only be allowed togive 2 attempts. If you don’t clear within these attempts, your trainingwill be terminated. DGCA Exams: Air Navigation, Meteorology,Regulation, Technical (General), Technical (Specific), RTR

Get Well-Prepared for Your Cadet Interview with Golden Epaulettes

We strongly advise you to get well trained for the cadet interview and then attempt the interview. If by chance, you fail to clear your inter view, you will regret it. You get only two chances to give your cadet interview, if you fail in both attempts, you will be black-listed.You will require at least 4 months of preparation for your cadet interview. Worry not! Golden Epaulettes is here to help you with your preparation.

Comparing DGCA and Cadet Exams: Tips for Success in Both

Also keep in mind that DGCA exams are easy to crack as compared to the cadet exams. You can study specific question banks and clear your DGCA exams in unlimited attempts. But in cadet exams, you have a limited amount of attempts to clear all the rounds. In DGCA exams, you have a limited syllabus whereas in cadet your syllabus ends only after you have cleared your interview.

Cadet Program Advantage: Expert Instructors Guide You to Success

If you complete your CPL and type-rating from a cadet program, you will get preference as compared to a conventional CPL holder. We all know the importance of teachers in our lives. Teachers are the pillar of strength and the guiding force in a student’s life. An instructor is required to monitor your performance. Golden Epaulettes has such teachers to guide you in the right direction!!

DON’T WORRY about your food, Accommodation and Documentation.

We have a tie-up with the best PG which is under 100m from the academy. 3 meals a day are provided along with room-cleaning services. If your parents wish to stay, they can too!
The accommodation may cost you around Rs 9000-10000(sharing)
Single occupancy rooms
Double occupancy rooms
No brokerage
Prime location
Restriction free living
24/7 security and CCTV supervision throughout the building
Independent rooms, washrooms and balcony with each room
Free unlimited WiFi
Complementary laundry
Nutritious meals cooked in-house
Housekeeping on the house
On call doctor
Gaming and recreation area
A dedicated work- from- home lounge
Lively community events
24/7 operational cafeteria
Dedicated parking available
Safe neighbourhood
Special match screenings
Movie nights
Delicious tea and snacks every evening
We will also assist you in all your documentation (related to Class 2 and Class 1 Medicals, Computer Number, Board Verification, etc.)
Just Pack your bags and focus on your studies and grab this opportunity to become a pilot at the earliest, under proper guidance and time.
We will add you to 4 Whatsapp groups for your lifetime. We will not remove you at any age until you are in aviation. This will keep you updated with the industry news at all times.
We will provide you with the complete study material. Just carry a pen and a notebook

10,000+ Satisfied Students: Expert Career Guidance Based on 80,000+ Interviews

No. of Satisfied Candidates who got the right Pilots Career Guidance: 10,000 + since 2007
Academy since 2007
We have taken 80,000+ interviews with our students. Every student:50+ interviews with various instructors including cadet students and CPL holders. On the basis of the experience we had with our students, we can guide you even better and more accurately.

Expert Preparation for Leading Cadet Pilot Programs

We at GOLDEN EPAULETTES AVIATION have an infrastructure solely dedicated to curving out the future cadets of Leading Cadet Pilot Programmes Globally like INDIGO , EMIRATES, QATAR AIRWAYS, AIR ARABIA, SPICEJET, GET JET(AIR HUB), AIR ASIA INDIA. We have sent many students to all these cadet programs.

Intensive Training and Evaluation

DON’T WORRY about your food, Accommodation and Documentation.

It is not necessary that if you apply, you will get a slot. But, do not worry! We are here to update you on the application form. We will update you at the earliest. We will also guide you on how to answer the questions in the application form. Your answers should be genuine. Following that, you will undergo a screening test. We will guide you on how to sit for the screening test and everything related to it.

Expert Support for the Application and Screening Process

We will also guide you in preparing a professional resume for you and the questions they can ask you based on your resume, etc. We will also help you with the type of suit you should wear to the interview.
1000+ Cadets selected in various airline Cadet Pilot Programs in India and Abroad

Trusted Counseling for Aspiring Pilots and Their Parents

We have guided around 10,000+ students and their parents throughout our journey. In the past 20 years, we have cleared all the aviation-related doubts and enquiries of all students and their parents. Starting from an aspiring pilot to becoming a captain in an airline, we will sit with you for counselling all your doubts without any time limit (even if it takes 2-4 hours or more than that) and clear all your doubts, questions and enquiries. We will try and give you 100% information to ensure that you do not get trapped by money-minded people or you do not make mistakes that other people make. We are available from 8 am to 10 pm for you. You can come to us at anytime with all your doubts online or offline.

Personalized Guidance and Online Learning

Personal Guidance and mentors:
To keep students well connected to the aviation course. Help them in their learning process and learning outcomes. Students can reach us through Whatsapp email and call.
Online Learning:
Ease and accessibility of the lectures, student-friendly app-based ecosystem, well-organised study material
Benchmarking:
Key performance indicators of students will be done through rigorous testing daily/weekly/monthly time
Test Series:
Year-long running test series to ace up your game before the day of the exam.

DON’T WORRY about your food, Accommodation and Documentation.

Before joining our academy, you will have to give a scholarship exam. The scholarship test will enable us to identify your strengths, weak points, and problem areas for designing a personalised study plan that suits your needs.

India's trusted name in pilot training helps you identify your strengths and areas of improvement to crack all the DGCA and cadet exams
Expert faculty and mentors will provide personalised counselling based on your performance in the scholarship test.

Personalized Support for Clearing the Cadet Program

All of the above will help you clear the cadet induction process and all stages in the very first attempt, also since many aspiring pilots are waiting for cadet vacancies, your chances for clearing it in the very first attempt will be very high. Your chances of clearing the cadet programme are increased when you join our institute with the help of both you and our instructor working hard together.

Stand Out in the Crowd: Start Your Training Early and Put in the Effort

Start your training at the earliest possible because the earlier you start, the faster you will be at completing your studies at the earliest and then go for flying. You may study 5 pages a day but your competitor student who joins before you would have already studied 10. There is a lot of competition in the aviation market and you will really have to put in efforts to stand out in the crowd. The population of youth in India is about 80crores+. Moreover, these days most of the youth population want to become a pilot in which some of them have completed their 12th, graduation, government jobs, B-Tech, MBBS, CA, PhD, Masters, MBA, LLB and whatnot! So hurry up now and run ahead in the race and work for your dream job as soon as possible because no one will wait for you! 100% responsibility for your life is in your hands and it is in them to make or break your career.

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