What is CA: Full Form, Duration, Admission 2025, Colleges, Salary & Scope

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  • Popular CA (Chartered Accountant) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private CA (Chartered Accountant) Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular CA (Chartered Accountant) Specializations

Popular CA (Chartered Accountant) Colleges in India

Following are the most popular CA (Chartered Accountant) Colleges in India. Learn more about these CA (Chartered Accountant) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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Most Popular Courses

Following are the most popular CA (Chartered Accountant) courses, based on alumni reviews. Explore these reviews to choose the best course in CA (Chartered Accountant).

Popular CA (Chartered Accountant) Specializations

Following are the most popular CA (Chartered Accountant) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 2 weeks ago

According to Ambitionbox, the average CA salary is around 11.9 LPA. Lawyers earn around 5.1 LPA on average. This can change depending upon the experience level, law firm and skill set of a candidate.

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Bhavya Jain

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Article training does come with a stipend, but it's usually modest compared to actual work hours put in. Stipend amounts vary a lot depending on the city and the firm you're attached to. Big 4 firms generally pay better than small or mid-sized CA firms. The real value of articleship lies in experien

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

ICAI data shows pass percentages for CA Final usually hover between 5% to 14% depending on the group and attempt. This number has stayed low for decades, making it one of the toughest professional exams in India. Many students take 3-4 attempts before clearing both groups. It's one reason CA is ofte

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, ICAI doesn't make coaching compulsory, and self-study toppers exist every year. But most students do join coaching because the syllabus is huge and guidance helps save time. Online classes have made coaching more affordable than before. Ultimately, clearing CA depends more on revision and mock t

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Many students who cleared both say CA Final feels tougher because of the sheer volume of subjects and low pass percentage. JEE needs intense speed and problem-solving, but CA tests patience over years, not just one exam day. The pass rate for CA Final often stays below 10%, while JEE Advanced select

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes. Some colleges in Jaipur offer B.Com with ACCA built into the course. That one costs around INR 4.7 Lacs in total at one college. CA and CS are separate courses, and you can study them with a regular B.Com. Ask the college how they handle exam leave.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

The starting salary for a Chartered Accountant (CA) abroad generally ranges from USD 45,000 to USD 75,000 per year (approx. INR 38 L to INR 63 L).

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Rohini Rawat

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Answered a month ago

There are two ways for Indian students and professionals to be able to practice as a CA abroad - one by leveraging the mutual agreements that India has with other countries - it renders to reduced number of mandatory exams that need to be taken by Indian students. The second one is to go through the

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Abhishek Mehra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada and Australia are widely considered the best options for doing a CA abroad.

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Abhishek Khanna

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, many top colleges here offer BCom with integrated CA, CS, or CMA support. Christ University is particularly known for this combination. It's a smart move if you're serious about clearing CA early while still doing your degree.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

To become a Chartered Accountant (full form of CA) after class 12th, you need to first register yourself for the CA foundational course through Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Then, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and clear the foundational and intermediate exam. You als

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Bhavya Jain

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Answered 2 months ago

If you have a UG degree then you don't need to sit for CA Foundation. Having a UG degree gives you an instant pass to sit for CA Intermediate level. 

Stage

Eligibility

Duration

Eligibility Check

Must be a graduate/postgraduate with:

• Commerce stream – 55% marks

• Other streams – 60% marks

Immediately after Graduation

CA Intermediate Registration

Direct entry into Intermediate level (Foundation exempted)

Immediate

Orientation + IT Training

Must complete 4 weeks of Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS)

1 month

Articleship (Internship)

Begin after completion of ICITSS

2 years

CA Intermediate Exam

Eligible after 8 months of study period post-registration

8 months study period

CA Final Preparation

Eligible to appear in Final 6 months before articleship completion

6–8 months

CA Final Exam

After completing 2 years of articleship

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Total Minimum Duration

From graduation to CA Final result (if cleared in first attempt)

3.5 to 4 years

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, almost all the best commerce colleges in Kolkata provide excellent support to the CA/CS/CMA candidates, along with regular BCom course. This is why many students dream of joining a bright stream in Kolkata for the certification with the course.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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