Regd. PCC Course

This query is : Resolved

Rakesh Pandya (Querist)
Follow

29 December 2008 Dear All I am a Commerce Graduate I want to go For CA Course After CPT, What is the Period of Article and other Formalities to Go for PCC Pls Let Me Know.
Thaks in Advance

CA CS CIMA Prakash Somani

CA CS CIMA Prakash Somani (Expert)
Follow

08 January 2009 Please check out Students section on www.icai.org for more details.

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

(Expert)
Follow

20 July 2025 Great to hear you’re planning to pursue CA! Here’s a quick guide regarding the PCC course and articleship after CPT:

1. After CPT (Common Proficiency Test):
You can enroll for IPCC (Integrated Professional Competence Course), now called Intermediate Course.
To register for IPCC, you need to register with ICAI after passing CPT.
2. Articleship Training Period:
Duration: 3 years (mandatory practical training under a practicing Chartered Accountant).
You can start your articleship after passing either Group 1 or both groups of IPCC.
Minimum period before PCC:
You need to complete 9 months of articleship training before registering for PCC (Professional Competence Course).
3. PCC (Professional Competence Course):
PCC is the final stage before you appear for the CA Final.
You must register for PCC after completing 9 months of articleship.
PCC training duration is about 4 months.
You can undergo PCC while continuing your articleship.
Summary:
Step Eligibility / Duration
Register for IPCC After passing CPT
Start Articleship After registration for IPCC
Register for PCC After completing 9 months of articleship
PCC duration About 4 months, can be concurrent with articleship
Total articleship period 3 years

You need to be the querist or approved CAclub expert to take part in this query .
Click here to login now