Yes. In the Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering College in Panipat, color blindness is considered a disqualification because accurate color recognition is extremely important in aircraft maintenance work.
During inspections, repairs, and testing, engineers often rely on color-coded wiring systems, indicator lights, and warning signals. A wrong interpretation of these colors could lead to serious safety issues, both for the aircraft and for passengers.
For example, electrical wiring in avionics systems uses specific color patterns to identify connections, and even a small mistake in reading them could cause malfunctions. Similarly, maintenance technicians need to read cockpit indicator lights, safety markings, and component labels — all of which require clear and accurate color vision.
Therefore, students must pass a color vision test as part of the medical fitness requirements before admission. This ensures that every graduate can perform their duties with the highest safety standards, protecting both people and aircraft.