Validity of ipcc registration

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

01 July 2014 i had registered for ipcc on 3rd january 2011, after that i have attempted for only two exams ( onvember 2011 and may 2012). i would like to know when will my ipcc registration will expire and whether i have to reregister now? please help me

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01 July 2014 validity for reg with icai is 5 years dear

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01 July 2014 https://www.icai.org/post.html?post_id=666

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

12 July 2014 but sir validity for PE and PCC registration is 5 years i am IPCC student so i have only 4 years validity as told to me by ICAI Institute

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 For **IPCC registration**, the validity period is indeed a bit different from PE (Preliminary Exam) and PCC (Practical Training) registrations.

### Key points:

* **IPCC registration validity** is **5 years** from the date of registration.
* This is mentioned in ICAI guidelines, which say you must clear the IPCC within 5 years of registration.
* If you do not clear within this period, you will **need to re-register** for IPCC.

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### Your case:

* Registered on **3rd January 2011**
* Attempted exams in **Nov 2011** and **May 2012**
* 5 years from registration would end on **2nd January 2016**

So, **your IPCC registration would have expired on 2nd Jan 2016**.

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### Action to take:

* If you have **not cleared the IPCC** within 5 years, you need to **re-register for IPCC** to appear for the exams further.
* You can contact ICAI directly or check their official website for the exact process of re-registration.

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### Clarification on your doubt about 4 years:

* The standard validity is **5 years**, but sometimes students are advised by coaching centers based on their preparation plan. Officially ICAI gives 5 years.

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