Clarity needed for Conversion from Final (Old) syllabus to (New) syllabus

I am Registered under CA final (Old) Course. (cleared my Inter CA very long back and articleship period is fully served). That time there was no scheme of GMCS or AICITSS training.

I want to give attempt for May 2021 Exam in New Course. I have not yet converted from Old to New Course but before filling Exam form I can convert from Old course to New Course by paying applicable conversion fees.

Can you please clarify whether I can give May 2021 exam attempt in New Course without GMCS or AICITSS clearance since I am registered under Old course.

I may attend this course post May 2021 exam.

I need clarity on conversion of Old Final course to New Final course and what is the last date of conversion ?

Can someone correctly reply and help me.

Sandeep

Hi Sandeep,

Here’s the clarity on converting from CA Final Old Course to New Course and your query regarding GMCS/AICITSS:

1. Conversion from Old Final to New Final Course:

ICAI allows students registered under the Old Final syllabus to convert to the New Final syllabus by paying the prescribed conversion fees.
The last date for conversion is generally before the start of the exam registration window for the May 2021 attempt (check the exact dates on ICAI notifications for May 2021 exams).
You can convert anytime before filling the exam form for the New syllabus exam.

2. Regarding GMCS / AICITSS training:

GMCS (General Management and Communication Skills) and AICITSS (Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills) are mandatory training requirements for New Course students.
For students who convert from Old to New syllabus, the requirement is to complete these trainings before appearing for the next attempt after conversion.
ICAI generally allows students to appear for the immediate exam attempt after conversion without completion of GMCS/AICITSS, but they must complete the trainings before the subsequent attempts.
So, for your May 2021 exam attempt, you can appear without GMCS/AICITSS completion if you convert before applying.
However, you should plan to complete these trainings soon after the exam, or before your next attempt.

3. Summary:

Query	Answer
Can I give May 2021 exam in New Course without GMCS/AICITSS?	Yes, if you convert before filling the exam form. Must complete training post-May 2021.
Last date for conversion	Before exam form submission window for May 2021 exam (check ICAI official notifications).
Obligation on training	Mandatory to complete GMCS/AICITSS for subsequent attempts after May 2021 exam.