The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced an extension for the submission of the Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) for the 2024-25 period. The deadline has been moved from October 7th to October 21st, 2024. This decision was made to allow members sufficient time following the extension of the tax audit filing period. The ICAI has stated that no further extensions will be granted.
Professional Development Committee
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
3rd October, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXTENSION OF LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING MEF 2024-25
FROM 07th OCTOBER TO 21st OCTOBER, 2024

Considering the extension of tax audit filing period and to give adequate time to members to submit MEF thereafter, it has been decided to extend the last date for submitting the MEF from 07th October 2024 to 21st October 2024. Accordingly, Last date for online submission of MEF is 21st October, 2024.
It may kindly be noted that no further extension will be given for filing MEF 2024-25, as PDC has to submit the Branch Auditors’ Panel to RBI within stipulated time.
Before filling the Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) for the year 2024-25, applicants are advised to go through the Advisory. For any clarification /query / complaint regarding MEF 2024-25, the MEF applicants can write to PDC under the tab "MEF Complaint Entry" available at https://meficai.org/ or mefpdc[at]icai[dot]in
Professional Development Committee
FAQ :
The new deadline for submitting the Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) for 2024-25 is October 21st, 2024.
The deadline has been extended to provide members with adequate time to submit their MEF after the extension of the tax audit filing period.
No, the ICAI has stated that no further extensions will be given for filing MEF 2024-25.
Applicants are advised to review the Advisory before filling out the Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) for 2024-25.
For any clarification, query, or complaint regarding MEF 2024-25, you can write to the Professional Development Committee (PDC) via the 'MEF Complaint Entry' tab at https://meficai.org/ or email mefpdc[at]icai[dot]in.