CA Students who have availed the Opt-Out Option during Exam Days have to send COVID Positive Report to ICAI



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a new directive for students who chose the 'Opt-Out' option during the November 2020 CA exams because they tested positive for COVID-19. These students are now required to submit their COVID-19 positive report, along with both sides of their admit card, to the ICAI via email at appearance2020@icai.in. This measure aims to enhance precautionary measures for future examinations.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has made an announcement that students who sat for the November 2020 CA Exam and availed the Opt-Out Option after being personally turned COVID-19 have to submit their report along with their admit card at appearance2020@icai.in. Read the official announcement below:

Examination Department

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 

27th November, 2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT : OPT OUT DUE TO COVID 19

In continuation to the Announcement dated 7th November, 2020 made regarding Opt Out Scheme wherein the students were allowed to opt out for the various reasons due to COVID 19 and such opt out was permitted without production of any supporting documents. In view of the interest of fellow students and to sensitize the centres for further strengthening the precautionary measures, it is hereby advised that candidates who have appeared in the ongoing examination and have now opted out for being personally turned COVID 19 positive during examinations days should immediately submit his/her report along with admit card (both sides) on appearance2020@icai.in.

S.K. Garg

Additional Secretary (Exam)

FAQ :

Students who appeared for the November 2020 CA exams and used the 'Opt-Out' option because they personally tested COVID-19 positive during the exam days must submit their report.

Students must submit their COVID-19 positive report and both sides of their admit card.

The documents should be submitted via email to appearance2020@icai.in.

The announcement regarding the submission of COVID-19 reports was made on 27th November 2020.

No, previously, students were allowed to opt out for COVID-19 related reasons without the production of supporting documents.




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