A directory grows only as fast as verified information does — this page now includes DGCA's own official ranking of Flying Training Organisations, alongside the due-diligence checklist every student should run regardless of which school they're considering.
Published by the Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India. FTOs are grouped into Category A, B and C — not a quality score, but DGCA's own classification. Order within each category is DGCA's published serial number, not a ranking of quality. Tap any school to see what ARYA has on file for it.
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The ranking above is DGCA's own published classification. Fleet size, actual hourly rates, courses and refund policies are added to each school's page as ARYA confirms them directly — tap a school above to see exactly what's been added so far. Use the checklist below with any school you're evaluating, including those listed above.
Confirm the school is currently DGCA-approved (or approved by the relevant authority), not just historically.
Ask how many aircraft are actually flying, not just owned — grounded aircraft extend timelines significantly.
Get the current rate in writing — quoted rates can be outdated by the time you enrol.
Landing fees, fuel surcharges, examiner fees, and simulator time are common extras not in the headline price.
Get it in writing, including what happens if the school itself stops operating.
Confirm what's included versus what you'll need to arrange separately.
Ask for the average completion time of recent students, not just the minimum possible.
If training abroad, confirm exactly what's needed to convert the licence for your home country.
Look for reviews outside the school's own website and social media, and try to contact recent graduates directly.