ICAI opens conditional Opt Out Window for July 2021 CA Exams



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced a modified opt-out facility for the July 2021 CA examinations, following a Supreme Court judgement. Candidates who are personally affected by COVID-19, or whose close family members residing with them have contracted the virus, can opt out of the exams. This allows them to appear in the November 2021 examination cycle instead. While an RT-PCR report is not mandatory in these cases, a medical practitioner's certificate will be required.

Update:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, on 1st July 2021 issued a modified Opt Out criteria with regard to the Supreme Court's judgement on 30th June 2021. The major change in the Opt Out criteria is that - any candidate who personally or whose family member residing in the same premises has been affected by COVID-19 and as a result of which, the candidate is unable to appear for the exams, can avail the Opt Out facility. In this case, no RT-PCR Report shall be required. However, a Medical Practitioner's Certificate shall be submitted. To read the official announcement, click here.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has opened the facility to opt out from the July 2021 CA Exams and sit for the November 2021 CA Exams.

ICAI Opt Out Window for July 2021 CA Exams Open

Here is the Schedule for Opting Out

Final (Old) : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; End Date 19-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST)
Final (New) : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; End Date 19-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST)
Intermediate (IPC) : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; End Date 18-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST)
Intermediate : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; End Date 20-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST)
Foundation : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; End Date 30-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST)

Criteria for Availing the Opt Out Facility

In case the examinee himself/herself or his/her grandparents, parents, spouse, children & siblings (residing in the same premises) are infected with COVID-19, such examinees will be provided “opt out option” to November 2021 examination cycle. The opt out can be exercised by login into the examination portal and submitting COVID-19 positive RTPCR Report, Aadhar Card and Self Declaration form (as prescribed by ICAI).

To read the complete criteria for Opting Out, click here.

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FAQ :

Candidates are eligible to opt out if they themselves, or their grandparents, parents, spouse, children, or siblings residing in the same premises, are infected with COVID-19.

A Medical Practitioner's Certificate is required. An RT-PCR report is not mandatory if a family member residing in the same premises is affected.

Yes, candidates who opt out can sit for the November 2021 CA examination cycle.

The closing dates are: Final (Old) & Final (New) - 19th July 2021, Intermediate (IPC) - 18th July 2021, Intermediate - 20th July 2021, and Foundation - 30th July 2021.

Candidates can opt out by logging into the examination portal and submitting the required documents, which may include a COVID-19 positive RT-PCR report (if applicable), Aadhar Card, and a Self Declaration form.




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