CA in 3rd year of B. Com.

To register for the CA Intermediate course while in your 3rd year of B.Com, you should follow the Direct Entry Route.

Key Eligibility & Process

• Provisional Registration: As a final-year undergraduate student, you are eligible to register provisionally. You must complete your graduation and submit your final marksheet to ICAI within six months of passing your final graduation exams to regularize your registration.

• Direct Entry Route: You can bypass the CA Foundation exam. Ensure you meet the minimum percentage criteria:

  • Commerce Graduates/Post-graduates: Minimum 55% aggregate.

  • Non-Commerce Graduates/Post-graduates: Minimum 60% aggregate.

• Study Period: To appear for the CA Intermediate exam, you must complete a mandatory 8-month study period from the date of your registration.

Clarification on Training

• Articleship: Under the current ICAI scheme, articleship (practical training) begins only after you pass both groups of the CA Intermediate exam. You do not need to complete a 9-month training period before the Intermediate exam.

• ICITSS: Before you can commence your articleship (after passing the Intermediate exam), you must complete the Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS), which consists of IT Training (IT) and an Orientation Course (OC). You can typically begin this training after your provisional registration.

Steps to Register

1. Visit the ICAI Self-Service Portal (SSP).

2. Navigate to the "Student Services" section and select "Entry Level Forms."

3. Choose the "Direct Entry" route.

4. Fill in your academic and personal details, upload the required documents (including your current marksheets for provisional status), and pay the registration fee.

5. Once your application is "Approved" by ICAI, you will be able to access your study materials and begin your 8-month study countdown for your desired exam attempt.

Summary: You can register provisionally for CA Intermediate via the Direct Entry route. There is no 9-month articleship requirement prior to the Intermediate exam; articleship starts only after you clear both groups of the Intermediate exam. Ensure you register at least 8 months before your intended exam attempt.

How to Register for CA Intermediate

This video provides a practical, step-by-step walkthrough of the ICAI SSP registration portal to help you navigate the application process correctly.