College related

Yes, Students from all streams, including science students, can enroll for the Chartered Accountancy course.

If you are already a graduate and have scored minimum 60%, then you shall be eligible to enroll under the Direct Entry scheme and can give the exams of the Intermediate level directly. However, if you are still pursuing your undergraduate degree, then you will have to clear CA Foundation first.

Remember, if you intend to do CA course along with your graduation, you will have to complete your college first before you can begin with your articleship.

Chartered Accountancy course has three levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Final. 

Once you have cleared your Intermediate Level, you need to join a CA Firm to get practical exposure to actual work. This 3 Year practical training phase is referred to as Articleship.

Yes, it is mandatory for everyone in order to become a qualified Chartered Accountant.

It is basically a 3 year internship in a CA firm in which you will learn all the practical aspects of Chartered accountancy involving Bookkeeping, Taxation, auditing, compliances etc.

You have to balance office work and studies during this period as you become eligible for the Final examination after you are done with atleast 2.5 years of articleship.