AME CET

What AME CET does

AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test) is a national-level online common entrance examination platform that facilitates admission of Indian students into aviation courses across DGCA-, UGC-, and AICTE-approved institutes and universities. Operated by Udai Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (incorporated 24 October 2017, headquartered in Janakpuri, New Delhi), the platform covers 17 course categories spanning license programmes (Commercial Pilot License, AME-DGCA, AME-EASA), engineering degrees (Aeronautical, Aerospace), graduation programmes (BBA Aviation, B.Sc. variants), diplomas, and certification courses (Cabin Crew, Airport Management, Ground Staff). Students register online, sit a multi-phase examination (Phase I, II, III per admission session), and participate in centralized counselling where seat allocation is determined by All India Rank (AIR).

The underlying technology is a web-based portal (www.amecet.in) supplemented by an official Android mobile application, supporting online registration, student login, admit card download, result dissemination, and centralized counselling seat allocation. The platform partners with approximately 10-12 named aviation institutes across PAN India — including Falcon Institute (Delhi/NCR), NDC Institute (Vadodara), Indira Institute of Aircraft Engineering (Pune), Hindustan Aviation Academy (Bangalore), HCAT (Kanyakumari), Flytech Aviation Academy (Hyderabad), Western India Institute of Aeronautics (Ahmedabad), Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy (Hyderabad), Jawaharlal Aviation Institute (Kerala), and Bombay Flying Club (Mumbai) — and routes graduates into industrial training and placement partnerships with Air India Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indamer Aviation, and GoAir.

AME CET's revenue model rests on three streams: exam registration fees (INR 1,600 for General/OBC male candidates; INR 1,400 for Female and SC/ST candidates, non-refundable), counselling/admission facilitation fees (adjusted against partner institute college fees, non-refundable after seat locking), and a tiered scholarship programme (10% to 100% tuition waiver, up to INR 2 Lakhs, applied to first-semester tuition fees). The go-to-market is digital-first (website, SEO, mobile app, social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, plus WhatsApp/SMS/email communications) augmented by an associate/partner referral network reaching Tier 2/3 cities and annual scholarship events that reinforce brand credibility among students, parents, and partner institutes.

Name

AME CET

Legal name

UDAI AVIATION PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://amecet.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AME CET is a national-level online common entrance test operated by Udai Aviation Pvt. Ltd. that admits Indian students into aviation courses at DGCA-, UGC-, and AICTE-approved institutes, using multi-phase exams, AIR-based counselling, and a tiered scholarship programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Education Admissions

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Administration, Proctoring & Security Authorities (EDADAFAH), Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK), Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Aviation entrance exam
• Aircraft maintenance engineering
• Common entrance test
• Aviation education admissions
• Aviation scholarship program

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Exam Registration Fees: AME CET charges registration fees for the AME CET entrance exam. Fees are INR 1,600 for Male candidates in General and OBC categories, and INR 1,400 for Female candidates and SC/ST category candidates. Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
2. Admission Counselling Fees: AME CET charges counselling fees for facilitating seat allocation in partner institutes. The counselling fees are adjusted against college fees at the partner institution. Counselling fees are non-refundable after seat locking.
3. Scholarship Grants: AME CET provides up to 100% scholarship on tuition fees for qualified students based on their All India Rank (AIR). Scholarships range from 10% to 100% of tuition fees, with top performers receiving up to INR 2 Lakhs. These scholarships are funded through partner institutes and AME CET's scholarship programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AME CET conducts a national-level online common entrance examination (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test) and centralised admission counselling for aviation courses in India. Based on the candidate's All India Rank (AIR), students are allocated seats across DGCA-, UGC-, and AICTE-approved partner institutes covering license, engineering, graduation, diploma, and certification aviation programmes. The platform also administers a tiered scholarship programme offering up to 100% tuition fee waiver (up to INR 2 Lakhs) to qualified candidates.

Product overview

AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test) is a national-level online examination and admission platform operated by Udai Aviation Pvt. Ltd., facilitating entry into aviation courses across license, engineering, graduation, diploma, and certification programs in India. The platform connects students with DGCA-, AICTE-, and UGC-approved institutions and offers scholarships up to 100% based on All India Rank. The product suite includes an online examination portal, student login system, mobile app, and counselling services. AME CET covers 17 distinct course categories spanning Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (DGCA and EASA), Commercial Pilot License, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, BBA in Aviation, B.Sc. programs, diploma programs, and certification courses in Cabin Crew, Airport Management, and Ground Staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AME CET National Entrance Examination National-level online common entrance examination for admission to aviation courses (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Pilot, Aeronautical, Aerospace, BBA/B.Sc. Aviation, Diploma, Cabin Crew, Airport Management, Ground Staff) across DGCA-, UGC-, and AICTE-approved institutes in India. Candidates register, pay the exam fee, appear for the test, and receive an All India Rank (AIR) used for counselling seat allocation.
• Centralised Admission Counselling Service Centralised post-exam counselling and seat allocation service where candidates use their All India Rank (AIR) to select seats in partner aviation institutes across India. Counselling fees are charged to candidates and adjusted against partner institute tuition fees.
• AME CET Scholarship Program Tiered scholarship programme offering tuition fee waivers from 10% to 100% based on All India Rank, with top rankers (Rank 1-5 and Board Toppers) receiving 100% scholarship up to INR 2 Lakhs. Scholarships apply to tuition fees for the 1st semester and are funded through partner institutes and AME CET's scholarship programme.
• AME CET Mobile App Official Android mobile application enabling students to access AME CET exam updates, notifications, results, registration information, and student portal features on mobile devices.
• AME CET Student Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% scholarship on tuition fees awarded to qualified students based on AME CET All India Rank
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Udai Aviation Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2017Udai Aviation Pvt. Ltd. is the parent company operating AME CET. It is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and operates from its Corporate Office in Janakpuri, New Delhi. The company has been operating since 24th October 2017 in the field of conducting common entrance examinations for aviation courses. It is neither conducting any theory nor practical work in aviation but facilitates admissions through partner institutes with DGCA, UGC, and AICTE approvals.
• Air India Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir India Engineering Services Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India and one of India's largest MRO setups. It handles a fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. AIESL serves as an industrial training partner and placement partner for AME CET's partner institutes, providing practical training environments and job opportunities for graduates.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHindustan Aeronautics Limited is an Indian defence company governed under the Indian Ministry of Defence. HAL is listed as an industrial training partner for AME CET's partner institutes, providing practical training and career opportunities for AME graduates in the defence aviation sector.
• Indamer Aviation Pvt. Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndamer Aviation Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading corporate and business aviation organizations in India. It is listed as an industrial training partner for AME CET's partner institutes, offering practical training and placement opportunities in corporate/business aviation.
• Go Airlines (GoAir)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoAir (owned by Wadia Group) was listed as an industrial training partner, fifth largest airline in India (as of the source data). It provides practical training environments and career opportunities for AME graduates.
• DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGCA is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. AME CET's partner institutes offering Aircraft Maintenance Engineering courses are approved by DGCA. The DGCA-approved AME licence is the primary credential enabling graduates to work in aviation maintenance globally.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE is the statutory body and national-level council for technical education in India. Engineering courses (Aeronautical, Aerospace, Diploma programmes) offered through AME CET's partner institutes are approved by AICTE.
• University Grants Commission of India (UGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGC India is the statutory body that approves universities in India. Graduation programmes such as B.Sc. in Aviation, B.Sc. in AME, and B.Sc. Aeronautical offered through AME CET's partner universities are UGC-approved.
• Indira Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), PunecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIIAE Pune is a leading AME institute offering AME + B.Sc. (Aviation) integrated programmes affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. IIAE has MoU partnerships with Air India and Indamer Pvt. Ltd. for training and placement. It is one of AME CET's key partner institutes for student placement and counselling.
• HCAT (Hindustan College of Aircraft Engineering), KanyakumaricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHCAT is one of the oldest AME institutes in India, approved by DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation. It is a part of Noorul Islam University. HCAT has MoU partnerships with Air India Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL) and GMR Hyderabad International Airport. It is listed as a key partner institute on AME CET's platform.
• Savitribai Phule Pune UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavitribai Phule Pune University is one of the top public universities in Pune, India. Partner institutes affiliated with this university offer B.Sc. (Aviation) and AME + B.Sc. programmes through AME CET's counselling platform.
• Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, SonipatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology is a state-owned university in Sonipat, Haryana, founded in 1986. It is listed as an approved university/group for AME CET partner institutes.
• Anna UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnna University is Asia's oldest technical institution founded in 1794, with over 7.5 lakh students. It is listed as an approved university/group for AME CET partner institutes offering aviation engineering programmes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GMR Aero Academy: Indian aviation training academy under the GMR Group offering AME, pilot, and ground school programs. Direct peer in the aviation education market competing for similar students and placement outcomes.
• Bombay Flying Club: One of India's oldest aviation training organizations offering pilot and AME programs. Listed as a partner institute on AME CET but also competes for aviation students with its own admission funnel.
• Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training: India's largest private aviation, hospitality, and cabin crew training institute. Comparable as a private aviation-career education platform targeting Indian students with placement-oriented courses, competing for the same aspirational student pool.
• Hindustan Aviation Academy: Bangalore-based DGCA-approved AME institute and listed AME CET partner. Comparable as a direct aviation education provider, with AME CET serving as one of several admission channels.
• IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme: IndiGo's structured cadet pilot training pathway in partnership with flight training organizations. Direct competitor for the same aviation-aspirational student segment, though focused exclusively on pilot careers.
• Indian Aviation Academy: Mumbai-based aviation training academy offering cabin crew, ground staff, and aviation management programs. Comparable private Indian aviation education provider targeting similar student demographics.
• National Flying Training Institute (NFTI): Government-operated flying training institute offering CPL and instructor ratings in India. Comparable as an aviation training provider competing for the same career-aspirant student segment.
• Common Admission Test (CAT) - IIMs: National-level entrance exam for Indian business schools administered by IIMs. Comparable as a national standardized entrance examination platform with centralized score-based admissions, though for management education.
• National Testing Agency (NTA): Government body administering JEE Main, NEET, CUET and other national-level entrance exams. Directly comparable business model: standardized national exam platform with centralized counselling, though at vastly larger scale across non-aviation verticals.

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Global leader in aviation training services for pilots, cabin crew, and maintenance engineers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in aviation training, though operating at global scale and focused on simulator-based crew training rather than admission testing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/amecet.in

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