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The "Foundation" flag you are seeing on the ICAI Self-Service Portal (SSP) likely indicates your current system status as a Foundation-level student, which needs to be updated to reflect your transition to the Intermediate level. Because you were previously enrolled in IPCC (the old curriculum) and your registration lapsed, the portal may still identify you by your initial entry point (Foundation/CPT).

Recommended Steps to Resolve

1. Check for "Conversion" Options: Since you are a student from the older CPT/IPCC era, the system requires you to "Convert" to the current syllabus before you can proceed with exam applications. Navigate to:

   • Student Functions → Student Module → Course Registration → Apply for Conversion.

   • Look for options to convert to the current Intermediate course (e.g., "NEWINT" or "CONINT").

2. Verify Revalidation: Ensure your revalidation application has been fully processed and approved. If it is still in "Pending" or "Submitted" status, you will not be able to proceed. You can track this under the "My Applications" tab in your dashboard.

3. Raise a Support Ticket: If the flag does not update after you attempt to convert or revalidate, the issue is likely a backend data mismatch common for students with legacy registrations.

   • Go to the Helpdesk section in your SSP portal and raise a specific grievance.

   • Alternatively, email the Intermediate Exam Helpline at intermediate_examhelpline @ icai.in. Clearly state your Student Registration Number (SRN), explain that you are a legacy student trying to revalidate for the current syllabus, and mention that the system is erroneously flagging your profile as "Foundation."

Important Notes

• Mandatory Flags: For Intermediate students, the "Registration Mode/Intermediate Flag" (indicating the route you took, such as via Foundation or Graduation) is a mandatory requirement. If this is incorrect in the system, it often prevents the exam form from opening.

• Don't ignore the Syllabus change: Since you were previously in IPCC, you must ensure you have successfully converted to the current New Scheme of Education and Training; otherwise, the portal will not recognize your eligibility for the current Intermediate exams.

Summary

The "Foundation" flag likely persists because your profile has not been updated to the current Intermediate syllabus or your conversion application is pending. You should first attempt to complete the "Apply for Conversion" process under the Student Module. If the flag remains, you must contact the ICAI Intermediate Exam Helpline via email or raise a support ticket in the SSP portal to have them manually update your registration status.

How to revalidate your CA course registration

This video provides a practical walkthrough of the revalidation and conversion process in the SSP portal.