Science TechnologyThursday, 2 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/02-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
DGCA and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya sign MoU for aviation training; new B.Sc. AME from August 2026
DGCA signed an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to build aviation engineering and management training, including a new three-year B.Sc. in AME from August 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026, the DGCA signed an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to strengthen aviation engineering and management training, and a three-year B.Sc. in Aviation Maintenance Engineering will begin in the August 2026 academic cycle.
Key specifics
- The programme is a three-year B.Sc. in Aviation Maintenance Engineering (AME).
- The academic cycle mentioned is August 2026.
- The curriculum includes Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) training.
- GSV will serve as a hub for curriculum innovation and instructor development.
- The partnership also covers Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and aircraft parts manufacturing.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus governance MCQ, DGCA, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, AME, MRO, SAF, August 2026; TNPSC may ask the new degree duration and the training focus areas.