ICAI cancels July 2021 CA Exams in Kathmandu, Nepal



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has cancelled the July 2021 CA examinations specifically for candidates in Kathmandu, Nepal. This decision was made due to the strict lockdown and associated restrictions currently in place within the country. The exam schedule for all other cities and examination centres will proceed as planned. Students affected by this cancellation in Kathmandu will automatically be considered for the November 2021 exams, without needing to apply for an opt-out.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has decided to cancel the July 2021 CA Examinations in Kathmandu, Nepal due to the strict lockdown and accompanying restrictions in the country. However, the schedule in all other cities/centres shall remain the same. Read the official announcement below:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

In view of ongoing strict lockdown and accompanying restrictions in Nepal, it has been decided that July 2021 examinations for the Final [Old as well as New Scheme], Intermediate (IPC) and Intermediate scheduled from 5th to 20th July 2021 at all examination centres in Kathmandu (Nepal) only stands cancelled.

It may be noted that for the students appearing from the examination centres of Kathmandu, July 2021 examinations will not be treated as an attempt. The students appearing for above examinations from any of the examination centres in Kathmandu, Nepal need not individually apply for opt-out to appear in November 2021 exams as the said opt out is automatic as per Institute’s Announcement dated 1st July 2021 to which the students may refer.

ICAI Cancels Kathmandu CA Exams Due to Lockdown

However, it is clarified that the schedule of examinations notified vide Announcement dated 5th June 2021 in respect of all other cities/ centres shall remain unchanged.

The candidates are advised to note the above and stay in touch with the website of the Institute, www.icai.org

Sd/-
(S. K. Garg)
Additional Secretary (Examinations)

FAQ :

The exams have been cancelled in Kathmandu due to the strict lockdown and accompanying restrictions in Nepal.

No, only the July 2021 CA examinations in Kathmandu, Nepal have been cancelled. The schedule in all other cities and centres remains unchanged.

For students appearing from examination centres in Kathmandu, the July 2021 examinations will not be counted as an attempt. They will automatically be opted out and can appear in the November 2021 exams.

No, students appearing from Kathmandu do not need to individually apply for an opt-out; it is automatic as per the Institute's announcement.

The official announcement can be found on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's website, www.icai.org.




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