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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, on 1st July 2021 issued a modified Opt Out criteria with regard to the Supreme Courts judgement on 30th June 2021. The major change in the Opt Out criteria is that - any candidate who personally or whose family member residing in the same premises has been affected by COVID-19 and as a result of which, the candidate is unable to appear for the exams, can avail the Opt Out facility. In this case, no RT-PCR Report shall be required. However, a
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FAQ :
The main change allows candidates to opt out if they or a family member residing in the same premises have been affected by COVID-19 since April 15, 2021, and are unable to appear for the exams. A medical practitioner's certificate is required instead of an RT-PCR report.
No, an RT-PCR report is not required if you provide a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner confirming that you or a family member residing with you has been affected by COVID-19.
If you successfully opt out, the July 2021 examination will not be counted as an attempt. You will be permitted to appear in the subsequent examinations scheduled for November 2021.
Yes, examinees affected by lockdowns during the examination period are entitled to opt-out, and their July 2021 attempt will not be counted. They can appear in the November 2021 exams.
If you contract COVID-19 while appearing for the July 2021 exams and are unable to complete the remaining subjects, you are entitled to opt-out. The July 2021 attempt will not be counted, and you can take the exams in November 2021.
If the Chartered Accountant Examination cannot be held at a centre due to restrictions imposed by government or local authorities, or if a centre is in a containment zone, examinees are entitled to opt-out. Their July 2021 attempt will not be counted, and they can appear in the November 2021 exams.
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