How to Pass the DGCA Exam on Your First Attempt – Proven Strategies for Success

How to Pass the DGCA Exam on Your First Attempt – Proven Strategies for Success

Avoid Common Pitfalls, Study Smart, and Break the 62-69 Score Trap to Secure Your DGCA License

One of the most frustrating experiences for aspiring pilots is scoring between 62-69 marks in DGCA exams—just shy of the passing mark (70). This pattern is observed on a large scale, and it’s not just bad luck. It happens because of specific psychological and preparation mistakes that students unknowingly make. If you want to break free from this trap and pass on your first attempt, this article will help you understand why this happens and how to avoid it.

1. Manifest to Pass in the First Attempt

The Vicious Cycle of 62-69 Marks

Many students approach the exam with the mindset that if they don’t pass, they’ll just try again next time. This thinking is dangerous because:

• It reduces your motivation to give 100% effort in the first attempt.
• If you fail by a few marks, you assume, “I almost made it. Next time, I just need 1-2 more marks.”
• You start preparing only partially—focusing only on weak areas instead of relearning the entire syllabus.
• The next time, the same thing happens again, and you get stuck in a never-ending cycle of scoring in the 60s.

How to Avoid This Trap:

• Treat your first attempt as your only attempt. Go all-in with full preparation.
• If you fail once, start from scratch. Don’t just revise weak areas—relearn everything.
• Don’t assume you “almost made it” and underestimate preparation.

2. Do Not Fall Into the Vicious Cycle of Sixties

Many students score 62-69 and believe, "I was just a mark or two away, so I don’t need to study everything again." This is a dangerous mistake.

What Actually Happens:

• Students don’t double their efforts—they just review topics half-heartedly.
• They skip revising entire subjects, assuming they already “know” them.
• They fall into the trap of solving question banks without reading theory.

How to Avoid This Trap:

• If you fall into the 60s range, don’t just revise—RELEARN the entire syllabus.
• Approach it as if you are studying for the first time.
• Put double the effort into the next attempt.

3. Use Only One Standard Textbook

One of the biggest mistakes students make is studying from too many sources and finishing none. DGCA exams do not require multiple books—you just need one good book per subject.

Common Mistake:

• Some students buy 3-4 different books per subject and get confused.
• They try to study everything but retain nothing.

How to Study Smart:

• Pick one good textbook per subject and stick to it.
• If you take notes from your own studies, use them but don’t rely on others' notes.
• Avoid switching between books and master one resource completely.

4. Use a Limited Number of Question Banks (2-3 Max)

DGCA exams have a limited question bank pool, meaning questions are often repeated. However, different publishers sometimes mark answers differently, leading to confusion and incorrect answers.

Common Mistake:

• Students buy 10+ question banks, thinking that will help them.
• They get confused when the same question has different answers in different books.
• They end up memorizing the wrong answers without verifying them.

How to Study Smart:

• Pick only 2 or 3 good question banks and finish them completely.
• Whenever you find conflicting answers, write them down separately.
• Verify those answers using the Oxford textbook before the exam.
• By the end of your studies, you’ll have 20-30 critical questions whose answers are confirmed.

5. Be Careful with Wrongly Marked Answers

One of the biggest reasons students fail is that they trust question banks blindly without verifying answers.

How to Avoid This Trap:

• Every time you see a different answer in different sources, write it down separately.
• At the end of your study, go through each one using your textbook to find the correct answer.
• Don’t assume a question bank is always right—cross-check it yourself!

6. Solve Maximum Mock Test Papers

Taking mock tests seriously is the key to passing DGCA exams. Many students take mocks casually and don’t treat them like real exams.

Common Mistake:

• Some students use mock tests just to "check answers" instead of actually testing themselves.
• They pause midway, look up answers, and never learn real-time exam management.

How to Prepare Effectively:

• Take full-length mock tests with strict time limits—no breaks, no looking up answers.
• Analyze your mistakes after every test and revise weak areas.
• Treat each mock as a real DGCA exam.

7. Exam Writing Strategy: How to Approach the Paper

While writing the DGCA exam, follow a strategic approach to avoid unnecessary errors and maximize your score.

How to Attempt the Exam in Two Rounds:

📌 First Round:

• Go through the entire question paper and mark only those answers where you are 100% sure.
• Avoid marking any question where you have even the slightest doubt.
• At the end of the first round, count how many questions you have answered.

📌 Second Round:

• If you have already answered 70 or more questions in the first round, in all likelihood, your exam is cleared.
• If you have fewer than 70 sure-shot answers marked in the first round, carefully attempt the remaining questions and give all the time it takes to mark the remaining questions.

Final Takeaways: How to Break the 62-69 Score Barrier

If you don’t want to get stuck in the 60s range, follow these golden rules:

• Manifest Success in the First Attempt – Treat it as your only chance, don’t assume you’ll get another shot.
• If You Fail Once, Restart Completely – Erase everything you “think” you know and study from scratch.
• Stick to One Textbook – Don’t confuse yourself with multiple resources.
• Use Only 2-3 Question Banks – Pick quality over quantity and verify doubtful answers.
• Solve Maximum Mock Papers – But do it seriously, without shortcuts.
• Go All-In for the Second Attempt – If you failed once, double your effort next time.

With the right mindset, strategy, and discipline, YOU CAN PASS THE DGCA EXAM ON YOUR FIRST ATTEMPT!