DGCA CPL Exam 2026 Dates Released – Complete Schedule, Registration & Preparation Guide

🗓 January 2026

• OLOD Exam Session 1/2026 – 21–23 Jan 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 1/2026 – 28–30 Jan 2026

🗓 February 2026

• OLOD Exam Session 2/2026 – 04–06 Feb 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 2/2026 – 18–20 Feb 2026

🗓 March–April 2026

• FIR/AFIR Session 3/2026 – 18–20 Mar 2026
• Regular Exam 01 of 2026 – 30 Mar – 03 Apr 2026
• OLOD Exam Session 3/2026 – 22–24 Apr 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 4/2026 – 27–29 Apr 2026

🗓 May 2026

• FIR/AFIR Session 5/2026 – 13–15 May 2026
• OLOD Exam Session 4/2026 – 20–22 May 2026

🗓 June 2026

• Regular Exam 02 of 2026 – 16–20 June 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 6/2026 – 22–24 June 2026

🗓 July 2026

• OLOD Exam Session 5/2026 – 15–17 July 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 7/2026 – 20–22 July 2026

🗓 August 2026

• FIR/AFIR Session 8/2026 – 12–14 Aug 2026
• OLOD Exam Session 6/2026 – 19–21 Aug 2026

🗓 September 2026

• FIR/AFIR Session 9/2026 – 16–18 Sep 2026
• Regular Exam 03 of 2026 – 22–26 Sep 2026

🗓 October 2026

• FIR/AFIR Session 10/2026 – 21–23 Oct 2026
• OLOD Exam Session 7/2026 – 28–30 Oct 2026

🗓 November 2026

• OLOD Exam Session 8/2026 – 18–20 Nov 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 11/2026 – 25–27 Nov 2026

🗓 December 2026

• Regular Exam 04 of 2026 – 15–19 Dec 2026
• FIR/AFIR Session 12/2026 – 21–23 Dec 2026
  
  🔎 How to Download DGCA Exam Calendar 2026

Follow these steps:

1. Visit pariksha.dgca.gov.in
2. Click on “Click here to proceed”
3. Click on the three-line menu (☰)
4. Go to “Examination”
5. Select “Exam Calendar 2026”

Download and save the official calendar for planning.

📚 DGCA CPL Exam Subjects (India)

• Air Navigation
• Aviation Meteorology
• Air Regulations
• Technical General
• Technical Specific (as applicable)
• RTR

How to Prepare for DGCA CPL Exams in 2026

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Here’s a structured preparation plan:

1️⃣ Choose Your Target Exam Window

Regular DGCA exams in 2026 are scheduled in:

• March–April
• June
• September
• December

Plan at least 3 months of preparation before your selected attempt.

2️⃣ Cover 100% of the DGCA CPL Syllabus

Students often fail because they:

• Skip small chapters
• Don’t revise enough
• Ignore practice questions

Focus on:

✔ Topic-wise study✔ Regular MCQ practice✔ Weekly revision cycles✔ Strengthening weak areas

3️⃣ Practice Full-Length Mock Tests

To clear the DGCA CPL written exam, you must:

• Attempt exam-pattern mock tests
• Practice time management
• Analyse mistakes
• Improve accuracy

Mock exams significantly increase your passing probability.

4️⃣ Avoid Studying Unnecessary Material

The DGCA exam tests syllabus-based knowledge.

Studying beyond the official syllabus:

• Wastes time
• Causes confusion
• Reduces revision efficiency

Smart preparation is focused preparation. At TryFly our program helps you do just this!

With the DGCA CPL Exam Dates 2026 officially released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, you now have full visibility of your preparation timeline.

Clearing the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) exam in India requires:

• Structured study
• Complete syllabus coverage
• Multiple revisions
• Mock exam practice
• Smart time management

Start planning today.Stay consistent.Prepare strategically.

Make 2026 the year you clear your DGCA CPL exams successfully. ✈️