CA Students and members of ICAI request ICAI for extension of Old Course



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A group of Chartered Accountant (CA) students and members have formally requested the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to extend the validity of the CA Inter and Final old course examinations. They cite the significant impact of the second COVID-19 wave as the primary reason, highlighting that the current opt-out scheme doesn't adequately address the challenges faced by many students, particularly those living in joint families, hostels, or with vulnerable family members. The students are seeking either an extension of examination attempts or an unconditional opt-out facility.

Several CA Students and Members of ICAI have written a representation letter to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, to extend the validity of CAInter and Final Old Course Examinations, keeping in view the drastic impact of the 2nd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In their representation letter to ICAI, these students have cleared that this is not a legal representation and have listed 4 reasons as to why such an extension or an unconditional opt out facility is a need of the hour.
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Students are requesting an extension due to the drastic impact of the second COVID-19 wave, which has affected their ability to prepare for and attend exams.

The current opt-out scheme, revised after a Supreme Court order, fails to include certain family members (like uncles, aunts, cousins, and in-laws) and doesn't account for students living in hostels affected by roommates testing positive.

Reasons include students living in joint families, those in hostels, the non-inclusion of in-laws in the definition of family members, and concerns for family members with autoimmune diseases or young children.

Students are requesting at least 6 attempts for the old course examinations.

Alternatively, students are requesting an unconditional opt-out facility.

The request is urgent as the examinations are scheduled to commence shortly, and students need to make crucial decisions regarding their participation.




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