Accounting & Commerce

There are two ways to become a charted Accountant as under.
1. Through Foundation course route : Students can enroll in foundation course when they are appearing in 12th. Students needs to complete four months Study Period. Register till 30th June/ 31st December for being eligible to appear in November/ May Foundation Course Examination. Appear in Foundation Examination after passing in the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination)
conducted by an examining body. So from above you will again appear in 12th for your remaining two papers than you can apply for CA course.
2. Direct entry route : This is for Commerce Graduates/Post-Graduates (55%) or Other Graduates/Post-Graduates (60%). .

In order to be eligible for the CPA exams, one would need 120 education credits. Generally, 1 year of university education in India contributes to 30 credits, I. e. , at the end of 3 years, a graduate will have 90 credits. If the case is that the student graduated from a NAAC A college, then, the same student will get 40 credits per year, summing to 120 credits at the end of 3 years. In your case, if your college is NAAC A, you'll have 120 credits and are good to take up the exams. If it is not NAAC A, then you will have 90 credits. You will have to take up a Diploma programme or a master's programme to get the additional 30 credits to be eligible.

In order to become a CS in India, you must become an Associate Member of ICSI. ICSI is the professional body that develops and regulates Company Secretary training, profession and membership in India.
How to become an Associate Member of ICSI : In order to become an ASC (Associate Company Secretary), you must successfully complete the three stages of Company Secretary course Foundation Program, Executive Program and Professional Program.
After completing the above mentioned programs, candidates must also successfully complete 15 months management training in Companies sponsored by ICSI or under the guidance of a practicing CS.
Eligibility criteria of Foundation program (8 Months duration) : 10+2 pass or equivalent students of Arts, Science or Commerce stream (Excluding Fine Arts).
Eligibility criteria of Executive Program(9 Months duration) : can be pursued by a Graduate of all streams except Fine Arts.
Eligibility criteria Professional Program (15 Months duration) : can be pursued only after clearing the Executive Program of CS Course
Admission to CS course is open throughout the year. Examinations and held twice a year in June and December.
Important dates for Foundation Program: 31st March for appearing in December Examination in the same year & 30th September for June Examination next year.