AME CET Exam 2026
About AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test (AME CET) is a national level entrance examination that offers admission in various aviation courses across India. Through AME CET Exam, students can secure admission in top aviation institutes approved by DGCA, AICTE, UGC, and other authorities.
AME CET Exam provides up to 100% scholarship based on All India Rank (AIR). The examination opens career opportunities in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Pilot Training, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Airport Management, Cabin Crew, and more.
AME CET Exam Courses Offered
| Category | Course / Stream | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | Commercial Pilot License (CPL) | DGCA |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) | DGCA | |
| AME (EASA) | EASA | |
| Engineering | Aeronautical Engineering | AICTE |
| Aerospace Engineering | AICTE | |
| Graduation | BBA in Aviation | UGC |
| B.Sc. in Aviation | UGC |
AME CET Exam Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate age must be between 14 to 28 years.
- Maximum 3 attempts allowed.
- 12th with PCM for technical courses.
- 10th / 12th pass for certification and diploma courses.
AME CET Exam Exam Pattern (10+2 PCM)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 60 |
| English | 15 | 60 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 80 |
| Physics | 20 | 80 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 90 | 360 |
AME CET Exam Syllabus (PCM)
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Laws of Motion, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Organic Chemistry, Thermochemistry |
| Mathematics | Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, Coordinate Geometry |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Aviation Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Basic English |
AME CET Exam Scholarship Benefits
| Rank Range | Scholarship on Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 – 5 | 100% (Upto ₹2 Lakhs) |
| Rank 6 – 50 | 75% (Upto ₹1.5 Lakhs) |
| Rank 51 – 200 | 50% (Upto 50K) |
| Rank 201 – 1000 | 20% (Upto 40K) |
| Rank 1001 – 5000 | 15% (Upto 30K) |
| AME CET 2026 Qualified | 10% (Upto 20K) |
Note:- Scholarship will be applicable on tuition fees for 1st semester fees only. AME CET Scholarship will only be offered after taking admission through AME CET Counselling
AME CET Exam 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 1st September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | First Week of May 2026 |
| Exam Date | Second Week of May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Third Week of May 2026 |