Before you open a single book, get the shape of the written phase straight: which papers exist, how long each runs, and what “clearing” means. This page summarises the pattern Qwizio Air’s mocks are built to mirror. It is an independent study guide — always confirm the current scheme, fees and centers on dgca.gov.in before you apply.
The written subjects, one table
| Subject | Questions | Duration | Practice bank in Qwizio Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Regulations | 50 | 2 hours | 3,278 Q · 85 chapters |
| Air Navigation | 50 | 2 hours | 2,567 Q · 84 chapters |
| Meteorology | 50 | 2 hours | 2,070 Q · 50 chapters |
| Technical General | 50 | 2 hours | 1,626 Q · 62 chapters |
| RTR(A) Part 1 (WPC) | per WPC scheme | per WPC scheme | 1,355 Q · 47 chapters |
The DGCA CPL written phase is computer-based and conducted at designated centers in a module format — papers are booked and sat individually, not as one week-long event. The full official subject list also includes papers beyond the five above (such as Technical Airworthiness and ATC practices); check the current syllabus circular for your course on dgca.gov.in.
Passing marks: the 70% rule
For the DGCA CPL written modules the long-standing qualifying mark is 70% in each subject — 35 of 50 on the current paper length. Two consequences that should shape your study plan:
- There is no “scoring buffer” across subjects: 90% in Met does not rescue 65% in Regs.
- A wrong answer costs the same as a blank one — the margin between 70 and 68 is one question, so unlearned guesses are the real enemy.
For RTR(A), the certificate is issued by the WPC wing and its qualifying standard and paper format are published separately — check the WPC site rather than assuming the DGCA rule carries over.
A study order that works
Most students who clear in the first sitting follow roughly this sequence: Air Regulations first (pure recall, longest shelf life), then Meteorology and Navigation together (they share physics intuition), Technical General last-but-one, and a mock-only revision week at the end. Full 50-question, 120-minute mocks under exam conditions are the single strongest predictor — treat anything you cannot finish inside the clock as not yet learned.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in each DGCA CPL written paper?
Under the current computer-based scheme each written subject is a module of 50 questions to be answered in 2 hours, with 70% required to qualify. Schemes change — confirm on dgca.gov.in before booking.
What is the passing mark for DGCA CPL written subjects?
70% in each subject, evaluated paper by paper — marks do not carry between subjects.
Can I take DGCA exams in any order?
Modules are booked and conducted individually, so you choose the order and pair sittings with your preparation; check the official site for current booking windows and eligibility.
How is RTR(A) different from the DGCA papers?
RTR(A) is conducted under the WPC wing, with its own application, syllabus notification and qualifying rules. Qwizio Air’s RTR bank mirrors the Part 1 theory topics; the official pattern lives on the WPC site.