ICAI Exam Eligibility

Through Direct EntryThey have cleared the Intermediate level exam conducted by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Such candidates are also eligible for direct entry into the CA inter level.Students who want to become the CA after 12th Science stream can apply for the CA Foundation exam, which is the entry-level examination for the program, after passing the 12th board exams. After completing the 12th examination, they will be eligible to apply for CA Foundation examination.Starting your CA Intermediate preparation involves studying the material thoroughly and practicing with revision and mock test papers. These tests help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, manage your time, and improve your writing speed and question-answering skills.

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 CriteriaCandidates 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 yearChanged 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 eligibleCandidates 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 eligibleCandidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognised institute of India are also eligibleCA Final Eligibility CriteriaCandidates who have passed the CA Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination – II/PCC/IPCC, are eligible to apply for the CA Final examThey 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 formFor 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 yearFor 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