ICAI cancels CA Intermediate and Final exams (July 2021) at Kathmandu centres

CA Intermediate and Final exams of July 2021 phase cancelled at Kathmandu centres. Read details.

The ICAI has cancelled examinations for the Final (Old as well as New Scheme), Intermediate (IPC) and Intermediate scheduled from July 5 to 20, 2021 at all test centres in Kathmandu (Nepal) due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in the country.

In a notice released on its website, ICAI said, “It may be noted that for the students appearing from the examination centres of Kathmandu, July 2021 examinations will not be treated as an attempt. The students appearing for above examinations from any of the examination centres in Kathmandu, Nepal need not individually apply for opt-out to appear in November 2021 exams as the said opt out is automatic as per Institute’s Announcement dated July 1, 2021 to which the students may refer”

However, there is no change in the schedule of ICAI CA July 2021 exams at other locations. The candidates have been given the Opt Out option for the July cycle exams. Those suffering from COVID-19 or have suffered in the recent times or have any family member fighting COVID-19 infection can opt out of the July phase exams of CA Foundation, Intermediate, Intermediate (IPC) and Final (Old and New Scheme) examinations. Such students will be eligible to appear for the CA exams in November 2021 cycle.

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Earlier, the ICAI had formulated some regulations to avail Opt Out option, which included uploading RT-PCR test report issued by the Government recognized laboratory. However, on July 1, the Supreme Court ruled that the RT-PCR report is not mandatory for availing the Opt Out option, if they submit a certificate by a registered medical practitioner that they have been infected with COVID.

ICAI CA July 2021: Opt Out Dates

The window to apply for Opt Out option opened on June 22. Candidates can log in and avail the facility on https://icaiexam.icai.org/ between the following dates:

Course	Start Date	End Date
Final (Old)	28-Jun-2021	19-Jul-2021
Final (New)	28-Jun-2021	19-Jul-2021
Intermediate	28-Jun-2021	18-Jul-2021
Intermediate (IPC)	28-Jun-2021	20-Jul-2021
Foundation	28-Jun-2021	30-Jul-2021

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