The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released detailed guidelines for candidates planning to appear in the CA Final Examination scheduled for September 2025. Aspirants are advised to carefully verify their eligibility on the Self Service Portal (SSP) and ensure all required conditions are fulfilled before filling out the exam application.
Key Eligibility Requirements for CA Final September 2025
1. Mandatory Final Course Registration:
- Candidates must be registered or converted to the Final New Course with course codes NEWFIN23 or CONFIN23. No additional fee is required for conversion.
2. Articleship Completion:
Candidates must have:
- Completed 3 or 3.5 years of articleship (including excess leave) on or before 31st August 2025, or
- Be serving the last 6 or 12 months of articleship as of 1st September 2025, depending on the stream (IPCC, PE-II, PCC).
Those with articleship termination must re-register to ensure active service status by 1st September 2025.
3. Completion of Advanced ICITSS:
- Completion of Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS) is compulsory on or before 10th August 2025.
- It comprises Advanced IT and MCS. The test must be passed before applying for Final exams, unless already attempted under the old scheme.
4. Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM):
- Set A (Corporate & Economic Laws) and Set B (Strategic Cost & Performance Management) are mandatory for all unless exempted.
- Set C & D are also required for candidates admitted from Nov 2024 onwards or those who passed Intermediate after Nov 2023.
- All modules must be cleared by 10th August 2025.
5. Photograph & Signature Update:
- Candidates must upload a clear and properly formatted photo and signature as per ICAI specifications (jpg/jpeg format, specific dimensions and sizes).
6. SSP Portal Checklist:
Candidates must ensure:
- Valid login credentials
- Valid and updated course registration
- Updated articleship status as "Registered"
- Properly uploaded photo/signature
- Any discrepancies should be resolved via SSP ticket or email to final_examhelpline@icai.in
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Conclusion
With significant reforms under the New Education and Training Scheme effective from July 2023, ICAI emphasizes strict adherence to course conversions, training completion, and modular learning. Students must act promptly to meet all deadlines and ensure eligibility for the September 2025 CA Final Exam cycle.
Offical copy of the notification has also been attached
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