What is the time duration of ICAI CA exams?

The time duration of ICAI CA exams varies for each paper. For some papers, the duration is three hours whereas for some papers it is two hours. The time limit of CA Foundation paper 3 and 4 is two hours and for rest of the papers across levels is three hours. There is no sectional time limit in CA exams.

Is there provision of rechecking or reevaluation in CA course exams?

Yes, the candidates can apply for scorecard verification after the result announcement. The facility is available for all three course levels. The window for rechecking of a particular CA course opens a day after announcement of the result. Candidates can apply for scorecard verification within a month of result announcement along with a demand draft of INR 200 in favour of the Secretary, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, payable at New Delhi. The fee is non-refundable and the result of rechecking will be final. Students can’t apply for rechecking more than once.

What is the eligibility criteria for pursuing CA course?

The minimum eligibility criteria for pursuing CA course is class 12 pass or equivalent from a recognised institute or university. Candidates who have completed graduation can directly take admission at CA Intermediate level. Check below: CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible. Candidates who have: Registered with Board of Studies on or before 30 June of the examination year Changed to CA Foundation Course with Board of Studies of ICAI on or before September 7 of the examination year. CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have passed CA Foundation examination or equivalent examination are eligible Candidates who have registered for previous CA Intermediate exam as per syllabus under paragraph 2 or 2A of Schedule B or Professional Education (Course-II), Professional Competence Course and converted into Intermediate (IPC) Course/ Accounting Technician Course (ATC) are eligible Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognised institute of India are also eligible CA Final Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have passed the CA Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination – II/PCC/IPCC, are eligible to apply for the CA Final exam They must also have completed 3 years or 3½ years or must be due to complete, as the case may be, of article training as on the date of filling the form For PE-II stream student and PE-II stream students converted to IPCC – Also, they must be serving the last twelve months of articled training including excess leave, if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before October 31 of the examination year. For PCC stream students - The candidate must be serving the last six months of articled training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years on or before 30th April of the examination year For Intermediate IPCC students – The candidate must be serving the last six months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before April 30 of the examination year. For students converted from PE-II to PCC as well as for students converted from PE-II to PCC and then to IPCC - The candidate must be serving the last twelve months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years articles on or before October 31 of the examination year. Candidates who have taken termination are advised to re-register for the balance period of training

What is the fees for CA Intermediate exam?

The fees for CA Intermediate/ Intermediate (IPC) (Old and New Schemes) is INR 1,500 for single group and INR 2,700 for both groups, to be paid at the time of form submission. Candidates must pay the fee before deadline of form submission to avoid penalty of late fee (INR 600). The fee is non-refundable. The fee payment is to be done through credit card, debit card or net banking. Unless the fee is paid, the course or exam application form will not be submitted. Candidate will receive acknowledgement in mail upon successful transaction.

How many times is CA Intermediate exam held?

CA Intermediate exam used to be held bi-annually in May and November but from the year 2024, it is conducted thrice in a year – May, September and January. Candidates can register for the course level and exam as per their eligibility for the exam session. The CA Inter exam dates are announced at the ICAI website for every session about 3-4 months in advance.

Is CA Intermediate easy?

CA Intermediate course is not easy because of complex syllabus and it requires in depth understanding of every topic. The pass percentage of CA Inter exam is between 20 to 30 percent which means it is not easy to crack in first attempt. However, with strategic planning and consistent practice one can perform well. Conceptual clarity, mock practice sessions, revision and staying updated with latest exam pattern is crucial.

What is the late fee amount for CA Intermediate form submission?

The late fee amount for CA Intermediate form submission is INR 600. Candidates have to pay the additional amount of late fee if they are submitting the form after the original deadline of CA Intermediate registration. The actual fee for CA Inter is INR 1,500 for single group and INR 2,700 for both groups (domestic students).

How to check CA Intermediate result and toppers list?

CA Intermediate result for every exam phase is announced online. The scorecard and merit list is uploaded at the icai.nic.in/caresult website. Candidates can check the their ICAI CA Inter result by following the process given below: · Go to the ICAI website · Click on the link indicating CA Intermediate · Enter your ICAI roll number and registration number · Enter CAPTCHA code as displayed · Click on 'submit' and check your CA result

What is CA Intermediate exam pattern?

CA Intermediate exam is conducted paper wise. The questions are objective type and the exam duration ranges from 2 hours to 3 hours for different papers. CA Intermediate Group I marks distribution: CA Intermediate Group I Marks Paper 1:Advanced Accounting 100 Paper 2: Corporate and Other Law 100 Paper 3: Taxation Part A: Income Tax Law Part B: Goods and Service Tax 100 50 50 CA Intermediate Group II marks distribution CA Intermediate Group II Marks Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting 100 Paper 5: Auditing and Assurance 100 Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management Part A: Financial Management Part B: Strategic Management 100 50 50

Does ICAI provide study material to cover CA Intermediate syllabus?

Yes, the ICAI provides a range of study material to cover the CA Inter syllabus. The official study material includes test papers, modules, live classes, previous years' question papers, sample papers and notes. Registered candidates must avail the facility of study material provided by the organisation for best results.

Can I fill in the CA form partly and complete it later?

Yes, candidates can fill the CA form partly before and complete it later but they must ensure to complete the form filling and submission process before the last date so that their application is accepted. The ICAI provides late fee submission facility to candidates for a week, however candidates should submit the form at the earliest, to avoid paying the late fee. Until the ICAI CA exam form is submitted and fee amount is paid, the form will remain incomplete. Thus, candidates must comply by the registration deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam.

I had created a ICAI CA login ID earlier. Can I use the same to fill the form again?

Yes, in case you have created login from November / December 2016 CA exam onwards, you don’t need to recreate the login even if you have converted to New Course. You can log in with your credentials and avail the services offered by the ICAI. In fact, once you have created a login ID for the CA course, be it at the time of registering for the CA Foundation course after Class 10 or 12, or at the time of registering for CA Intermediate after graduation, you will not have to create a login ID again for rest of the course levels and activities.

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CA Intermediate exam registration for May 2026 will start on March 3, 2026. The form will be available at the SSP portal of the ICAI's website. For fresh CA Inter exam registration, candidates will have to register at Self Service Portal (SSP) of the ICAI and create login ID. Those who already have a login can fill the ICAI CA Inter application form 2026 by using their already created login ID. For filling the CA Inter exam form, candidates need to have a valid registration at the SSP portal. If it has expired, candidates must renew it before filling the exam application form. Read below all about CA Inter exam registration process.

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