B.Pharm Graduate Seeking Aviation Industry Job: What are my options?

Ans: Lalisa, A career in Aviation needs a high level of Spatial, Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Skills. Secondly, why you want to switch over from Pharma to Aviation? You are interested in Aviation, but are you eligible for it? It is better to continue your career in the Pharma domain. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: Hi Lalisa,

Congratulations on your interest in pursuing a career in army aviation! However, I’m curious why you chose to study B.Pharm. Instead of B.Pharm, you might have considered attending the Army Academy (NDA). If you had done that, you would have already graduated and could have advanced further by now.

Nonetheless, there is still an opportunity for you to pursue aviation. Here are the details:

To become an Army Aviation Officer, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

- **Nationality:** You must be a citizen of India.
- **Education:** You need a minimum of a three-year degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks or equivalent. (Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.)
- **Age Requirements:** The age requirements vary based on the entry scheme, but generally, applicants should be between 19 and 27 years old.
- **Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT):** You must pass the PABT.
- **Indian Military Academy:** You can join the corps directly after graduating from the Indian Military Academy.

After commissioning, there will be a two-year attachment with a fallback arm.

Best wishes!