ICAI to re-conduct the Foundation Exam for students affected by adverse weather conditions in certain cities



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a re-examination for its CA Foundation Paper-1 for students in Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Sangli, and Satara. These students were unable to sit for the exam on 24th July 2021 due to severe weather conditions. The ICAI will announce the new exam date after 30th July 2021, to ensure the academic interests of the affected candidates are protected. Other exam dates and centres remain unchanged.

Due to the adverse weather conditions in Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Sangli and Satara, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has decided to postpone the exam of CA Foundation Paper-1 for students who were unable to take the exam on 24th July 2021. The new date for the exam will be notified by ICAI after 30th July 2021. Read the official announcement below:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ICAI has been informed about the adverse weather conditions in the cities of Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Sangli and Satara. Due to exceptional natural calamities and circumstances beyond the control of the examinees of the entry level examination, it has been decided that an opportunity be given to the examinees who are absent in Foundation Examination, Paper – 1, Principles and Practice of Accounting only held on 24th July 2021 to write the said paper on a date which will be intimated after conclusion of Foundation Examination i.e. 30th July 2021. This is in view to protect the career advancement and academic interest of the examinees concerned. These examinees are advised to appear for the remaining papers of Foundation examination scheduled to be held on 26th, 28th and 30th July 2021.

ICAI Re-schedules CA Foundation Exam Due to Weather

However, it is clarified that the schedule of examinations notified vide Notification dated 7th 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

(S. K. Garg)
Additional Secretary (Examinations)

FAQ :

The CA Foundation Paper-1, Principles and Practice of Accounting, is being re-scheduled.

The exam is being re-scheduled due to adverse weather conditions in specific cities, which prevented some students from attending.

The re-scheduling applies to students in Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Sangli, and Satara.

The new date will be notified by the ICAI after 30th July 2021.

No, the schedule for all other cities and centres, including the exams on 26th, 28th, and 30th July 2021, remains unchanged.




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