A DGCA computer number is central to the examination journey for many Indian pilot candidates. The application is document-heavy, and small inconsistencies can cause questions or delays. Prepare a single verified information set before entering details or uploading files. If you are just starting out, see how we help you become a pilot.
Check eligibility before assembling documents
Start with the current DGCA and examination-portal instructions for your intended category. Requirements and submission procedures can change. If your education includes an overseas board, alternative subject route or equivalence certificate, identify the applicable evidence before submitting.
Create a master identity sheet
Write your name, date of birth, parent details, address and academic information exactly as they appear on the controlling documents. Use this sheet for the form, declarations and future aviation records. Resolve spelling differences rather than copying different versions into different systems.
Document groups to prepare
Identity and date-of-birth evidence
Recent photograph and signature in the required format
Class 10 and Class 12 certificates or mark sheets
Physics and Mathematics evidence applicable to your route
Board verification or equivalence evidence where required
Address and category documents where applicable
Any declarations or attestations specified in current instructions
File names should be clear, scans should show every edge, and text must remain readable after upload. Keep a folder containing the original scan, the uploaded version and the final acknowledgement.
Frequent problems to prevent
Different name order or spelling across identity and academic records
Unclear scans, cropped seals or missing reverse pages
Incorrect subject or board details
Using an outdated format or checklist
Missing verification or equivalence documentation
Submitting close to an examination deadline without a buffer
Review before submission
Compare every form field with the master identity sheet.
Open each uploaded file and confirm it is the correct document.
Check that required seals, signatures and marks are visible.
Save the submission acknowledgement and application reference.
Monitor the official channel for queries or status updates.
DGCA Computer Number: where to apply and track status
The DGCA Computer Number itself is issued through the official Pariksha portal, not through a third-party agent or template — always start and track your application there. New candidates use the ‘Flight Crew – New Candidate Registration’ option; anyone who already holds a Computer Number should sign in instead of registering again, since a duplicate registration is itself a common cause of query and delay.
Keep your DGCA Computer Number, once issued, in the same identity file you built for the application — examination bookings, medical records and future licence paperwork will all reference it, and a mismatch discovered years later is far harder to correct than one caught at this stage. The same number follows you all the way to the ATPL licence in India.
Processing times are not fixed and depend on application volume and how quickly a query, if raised, is resolved. Treat the number as issued only once it actually appears in your portal account, not when the acknowledgement is first generated, and avoid scheduling an examination attempt or ground-school start date around an assumed issue date.
If the application receives a query
Read the stated reason carefully and respond with the specific corrected evidence requested. Avoid resubmitting a large collection of unrelated files. Keep a dated record of the query, your response and any communication through official channels.
Before you apply, check the pilot eligibility guide for the Physics and Mathematics and NIOS routes, plan your DGCA Class 2 and Class 1 medicals, and read the DGCA CPL exam guide for the papers you will book once your Computer Number is issued.
Connect the application to your exam plan
The computer-number process should sit inside a larger schedule covering medicals, ground preparation, examination attempts and flight training. Build adequate time for document review rather than setting a training start date that depends on immediate approval. If you train abroad, our cadet support helps keep that wider plan on track.
PilotsAssist can help organise the non-regulatory planning around your pilot training route. For an application-specific review, use current official instructions and qualified guidance; contact us if you need help mapping the wider timeline.
FAQ: DGCA Computer Number application
What is a DGCA Computer Number?
It is the candidate number DGCA issues through its Pariksha portal. You need it before you can book DGCA theory exams, and later licence and medical paperwork refers to it, so the details you register should match your documents exactly.
Where do I apply for a DGCA Computer Number?
Only on the official DGCA Pariksha portal (pariksha.dgca.gov.in), using the Flight Crew New Candidate Registration option. If you already hold a Computer Number, sign in instead of registering again, because a duplicate registration is a common cause of queries and delay.
Which documents do I need for the DGCA Computer Number application?
Typically identity and date-of-birth evidence, a recent photograph and signature in the required format, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates or mark sheets, evidence of Physics and Mathematics for your route, and board verification or equivalence evidence where it applies. Always check the current checklist on the Pariksha portal before you upload.
How long does it take to get a DGCA Computer Number?
There is no fixed processing time. It depends on application volume and on how quickly any query is resolved. Treat the number as issued only when it appears in your portal account, and do not book an exam or training start around an assumed date.
What should I do if my application gets a query?
Read the stated reason, reply with the specific corrected document that was asked for, and avoid re-uploading unrelated files. Keep a dated record of the query and your response.