The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a major revision to its examination schedule. Effective from May/June 2024, students pursuing the Intermediate and Foundation courses will now have the opportunity to sit for exams three times a year, in the months of May/June, September, and January.
This strategic shift marks a departure from the previous practice of conducting exams twice annually. However, the CA Final course examinations will maintain their existing schedule, being held twice a year in May and November.
Official copy of the notification has been enclosed below
Board of Studies
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
24th April, 2024
Announcement
Re: Cut-off date for enrollment in Foundation /Intermediate Course for appearing in September 2024 / January, 2025 Examinations.
The Institute has decided that from May/June 2024 onwards, Intermediate & Foundation course Examinations will be held thrice in a year in the month of May/June, September and January from the existing practice of twice a year and CA Final course examination will continue to be held twice a year in the month of May and November.
Students who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria for Admission to the Foundation course examination i.e registered with the Board of Studies of the Institute for a minimum period of four months on or before the 1st day of the month in which the examination is held along with other eligibility conditions specified in Regulation 25F and for Intermediate course Examination i.e registered with the Board of Studies of the Institute and produces a certificate to the effect that he has undergone a study course for a period of not less than eight months as on the first day of the month in which the examination is held along with other eligibility conditions specified in Regulation 28G can appear in the next eligible exam.
Students may note that as per the above eligibility criteria –
- the last date for registration in Foundation Course for appearing in September 2024 Examination is 1st May 2024.
- the last date for registration in Intermediate Course for appearing in January 2025 Examination is 1st May 2024 through both the routes.
It may be noted that students who have registered in Intermediate Course either through Foundation Route or Direct Entry Route up to 1st January 2024 are eligible for appearing in September 2024 Intermediate Examination.
For registration, students may visit the Self-Service Portal at https://eservices.icai.org/
Joint Director,
Board of Studies
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