The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts AME and Flight Crew (FC) licence examinations under two formats:
- Online On-Demand Examination (OLODE)
- Regular Examination Session
Both formats follow the same syllabus, evaluation standard, and licensing framework under DGCA regulations. The primary difference lies in:
- Examination fee
- Scheduling flexibility
- Centre availability
The below schedule and tables are prepared strictly as per the latest examination programme uploaded by Integers across all its official platforms, based on the DGCA examination calendar.
(Official PDF notification is attached for reference.)
DGCA Examination Calendar 2026
| Month | Examination (Session) | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| January | OLODE – Session 1 | 21–23 January 2026 |
| February | OLODE – Session 2 | 04–06 February 2026 |
| March | Regular Exam 01/2026 | 10–14 March 2026 |
| April | OLODE – Session 3 | 22–24 April 2026 |
| May | OLODE – Session 4 | 20–22 May 2026 |
| June | Regular Exam 02/2026 | 16–20 June 2026 |
| July | OLODE – Session 5 | 15–17 July 2026 |
| August | OLODE – Session 6 | 19–21 August 2026 |
| September | Regular Exam 03/2026 | 22–26 September 2026 |
| October | OLODE – Session 7 | 28–30 October 2026 |
| November | OLODE – Session 8 | 18–20 November 2026 |
| December | Regular Exam 04/2026 | 15–19 December 2026 |
Examination Centres – OLODE
OLODE sessions are conducted at selected centres with limited seat availability.
| OLODE Examination Centres |
|---|
| New Delhi | Mumbai | Chennai | Kolkata | Hyderabad | Bengaluru | Lucknow | Bhopal |
OLODE Key Details
- Fee: ₹ 5000 per paper
- Flexible slot selection (subject to availability)
- First Come First Serve seat allocation
- Applicable for AME & Flight Crew candidates
Examination Centres – Regular Session
Regular Sessions provide wider geographical coverage across India.
| Region | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| Eastern Region | Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Patna |
| Western Region | Mumbai, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Pune |
| Northern Region | New Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh |
| Southern Region | Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi |
| BLR Centre | Bengaluru |
Regular Session Key Details
- Fee: ₹ 2500 per paper
- Fixed examination dates
- Wider centre network
- Same syllabus and evaluation standard as OLODE
OLODE vs Regular Session – Comparison
| Parameter | OLODE | Regular Session |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable To | AME & FC | AME & FC |
| Syllabus | Same | Same |
| Evaluation Standard | Same | Same |
| Fee per Paper | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 2500 |
| Scheduling | Flexible | Fixed Calendar |
| Centre Coverage | Limited | Wider Network |
| Seat Allocation | First Come First Serve | As per Session Allocation |
Official DGCA Pariksha Portal Links
Candidates must apply only through the official portal:
Login / Apply:
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/login
Official Home Page:
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/welcome.jsp
Notice Board (PLT):
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/Form/Notice_Board_General_PLT
Flight Crew OLODE Seat Availability:
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/Form/fc_olode_seat_count
AME OLODE Seat Availability:
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/Form/ame_olode_seat_count
Candidates are advised to check the Notice Board and seat availability links only when the portal is active.
Final Advisory for 2026 Candidates
Both OLODE and Regular Sessions lead to identical licence progression under DGCA. Candidates should choose based on:
- Preparation status
- Centre preference
- Budget considerations
- Requirement for scheduling flexibility
Strategic planning aligned with the DGCA Examination Calendar 2026 significantly improves attempt management and success rates.
