CA Programme Course Details
Chartered Accountancy
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is the premier professional body which has been set up by an Act of the Parliament Viz. Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for regulating the Chartered Accountancy profession in India. The profession has seen radical changes from its introduction.
Foundation Route
Foundation Route –
- Registration for Foundation Course after appearing in Class 12th Examination. (You can refer the “Level I – CA Foundation tab below to find out the process to register)
- Complete four months Study Period. Register till 30th June/ 31st December for being eligible to appear in November/ May Foundation Course Examination.
- Write the Foundation Examination after passing in the 12th Examination
- After Qualifying the Foundation examination, register for the Intermediate Course.
- Write the Intermediate Examination after completing 8 months of study course as on first day of the month in which the examination is to be held.
- Complete Four weeks of Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft skills (ICITSS) consisting of Courses on Information Technology and Orientation Course at any time after registering for the Intermediate course but before commencement of their Articleship.
- Complete three years of Articleship training after passing either of the Group or Both Groups of Intermediate Course.
- After completing both the groups of the Intermediate level, register for Final Course.
- Complete Four weeks of Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft skills (AICITSS) consisting of Courses on Advanced Information Technology and Management Communication Skills during the last two years of practical training but before appearing in the Final Examination.
- Write the Final Examination on completion of the practical training or while serving last 6 months of articled training and after successful completion of AICITSS.
- Complete Articleship training of 3 years.
- Pass the Final Examination.
- Register yourself as a member of the ICAI and be designated as “Chartered Accountant”
Direct Entry Route
Eligibility Criteria
- For commerce graduates/postgraduates, a minimum grade of 55% is required, while other graduates/postgraduates need a minimum of 60%.
- Candidates who have successfully passed the Intermediate level examinations of the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India (ICSI) or the Indian Institute of Cost Accountants (IIC) are also eligible to apply.
- For graduates/postgraduates in the last year of their graduation
Procedure for Registration
Step 1: Visit www.icai.org and click on “Self-Service Portal.”
Step 2: If you’re a first-time user, click on “First-time User (New Student). Click here.”
Step 3: Complete your personal details in the online form, ensuring accuracy based on your 10th/12th certificate.
Step 4: Once your account is created, check your email for login details and password.
Step 5: Proceed to fill out the registration form online, starting with personal details.
Step 6: Provide information about your qualifications and upload the necessary documents.
Step 7: For students in the final year of graduation, attach a proof (bonafide certificate) obtained from the University/College.
Required Documents for Registration
- CA Direct Entry Scheme students are needed to submit attested copies of their Graduation/ Post Graduation mark statements. They will also be asked to submit their Mark Sheet of Intermediate level examination of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
- All candidates must provide one recent colour photograph (affixed to the printout of the online successful CA inter registration form)
- Attested copy of proof of Nationality, if the student is a foreigner.
- Attested copy of proof of special category certificate, i.e., SC/ST, OBC, disabled.
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Advanced Accounting (100 Marks)
Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws (100 Marks)
Paper 3: Taxation (100 Marks)
Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting (100 Marks)
Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics (100 Marks)
Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management (100 Marks)
(The above 6 papers would be 30% objective and 70% descriptive)
CA Course at a glance
Three Levels in the CA Programme
Level I – CA Foundation
Eligibility Criteria- The candidate will be eligible to register for this course only after appearing in the 10+2 examinations constituted by Law or conducted by an examining body recognized by the Central Government. Unlike earlier, the candidate will be eligible to sit for the exam only after passing the 10+2 Examination.
Procedure for CA Foundation Registration
Step 1- Go to the ICAI website (www.icai.org), click on the ‘Self Service Portal (SSP)’ tab on top of the page in red
Step 2- Thereafter a sign-in screen will appear. The existing candidates can log in through their credentials. Whereas the new students will have to register themselves by clicking on ‘New student enrolling for the first time Click Here’
Step 3- Thereafter a login screen will appear. Candidates who are registering for the first time for CA need to click on ‘New Students Who wants to register for CA for the first time click here’
Step 4- Before filling the required details read the ‘Important Note’ carefully. Candidates, please note that you cannot change any detail provided by you after submission of Form. So fill all the details very carefully & check twice before submitting the form. After filling the required details candidates should click on ‘Generate OTP’
Step 5- If you have entered correct Mobile Number click on ‘OK’. After clicking on ‘OK’ it will show a captcha verification window. Enter the captcha text displayed in the image & click on ‘Submit’ to receive OTP
Step 6- After clicking on submit tab an OTP (One Time Password) will be generated & will be sent to their registered Email Id & Mobile No. After receiving the OTP, the candidate will have to enter it & click on ‘Validate OTP’
Step 7- Thereafter OTP & Email has been validated. After getting your mobile no. & email id validated the login id & password will be sent to the registered email id as entered. Students can now login on the login page of the next step with the same credentials
Step 8- When you log in on the SSP Portal using the login id & password generated in the earlier step Student’s profile window will pop up. Their candidates have to click on ‘student cycle’ option
Step 9- After clicking on the student cycle option, student module window will pop up. Their candidates have to click on the ‘Apply for Foundation’ tab
Step 10- Thereafter foundation registration form will pop up on the screen. Fill all the pending details carefully & make requisite payment through the payment gateway. Once the payment is successful form will automatically go for approval to ICAI. ICAI will inform you on mail about approval of your registration form.
Required Documents for CA Foundation Registration
You’ll be required to upload the scanned copy of original documents.
- The duly signed printout of the online successful registration form in hard copy.
- Attested copy of Admit Card / Mark sheet of Class 12 examination issued by the respective Board.
- One recent colour photograph (affixed on the printout of the online successful registration form).
- Attested copy of
-proof of Nationality, if the student is a foreigner.
-special category certificate i.e. SC/ST, OBC, Differently abled.
-the 10th Marksheet/ Admit Card of 10th class indicating the Name & Date of Birth.
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting (100 Marks)
Paper 2: Business Laws (100 Marks)
Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics (100 Marks)
Paper 4: Business Economics (100 Marks)
(The Paper 1 & 2 are subjective while the Paper 3 & 4 are objective)
Level II – CA Intermediate
Eligibility Criteria- You can register for CA Intermediate
- If you have qualified CA Foundation or
- If you are through Direct Entry scheme i.e., you are a commerce Graduate/Post-Graduate (with minimum 55% marks) or Non commerce Graduate/Post-Graduate (with minimum 60% marks) or you are an Intermediate level passed candidates of Institute of Company Secretaries of India or Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Procedure for CA Intermediate Registration
Step 1: Visit the ICAI website.
Step 2: Log in to the self-service portal using your email ID and password.
Step 3: Authenticate and access the Student SSP portal.
Step 4: Choose the student cycle (CA Foundation or direct entry).
Step 5: Fill in the required details and click “save and next.”
Step 6: Receive an OTP to complete the login process. Log in again to provide additional details.
Step 7: Pay the registration fees online.
Required Documents for CA Intermediate Registration
You’ll be required to upload the scanned copy of original documents.
- CA Foundation route entry students need to submit an attested copy of the mark sheet of Class 12th or its equivalent exams along with the Pass Marks statement of examination issued by a recognized They will also need to provide a digital copy of their CA Foundation main exam.
- CA Direct Entry Scheme students are needed to submit attested copies of their Graduation/ Post Graduation mark statements. They will also be asked to submit their Mark Sheet of Intermediate level examination of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
- All candidates must provide one recent colour photograph (affixed to the printout of the online successful CA inter registration form)
- Attested copy of proof of Nationality, if the student is a foreigner.
- Attested copy of proof of special category certificate, i.e., SC/ST, OBC, disabled.
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Advanced Accounting (100 Marks)
Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws (100 Marks)
Paper 3: Taxation (100 Marks)
Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting (100 Marks)
Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics (100 Marks)
Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management (100 Marks)
(The above 6 papers would be 30% objective and 70% descriptive)
Level III – CA Final
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates have cleared CA Intermediate
- The candidate should also complete Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS) after registration for Intermediate course but before the commencement of Practical Training (PT).
- It is also mandatory to undergo a practical training (PT) of two years.
- After completion of the practical training but before appearing for the CA final examination, candidates also have to undergo an Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills(AICITSS)
- Candidate needs to complete the self-paced online learning modules with a minimum of 50% marks after completing the CA Intermediate exam but before appearing for the CA Final exam
Procedure for CA Final Registration
Step 1: Visit ICAI’s official website at icai.org.
Step 2: Select “Student Services” from the dropdown menu after clicking on the “e-services” menu.
Step 3: Scroll down and select the “Self-Service Portal” to proceed.
Step 4: Log in using your user ID and password. If you don’t have an account, click on the provided link.
Step 5: Navigate to the “Final” tab to access the CA Final 2024 registration form.
Step 6: Fill in your general details such as name, address, marital status, and study medium.
Step 7: Follow ICAI’s guidelines and upload scanned copies of necessary documents. The document list is provided below the form.
Step 8: Complete the registration process by making the payment.
Step 9: Download the payment receipt for your reference.
Required Documents for CA Final Registration
- A Recent, passport sized coloured photograph
- Duly attested marks sheet of CA Intermediate.
- Specimen Signature
- Attested certificate for Special Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Certificate of Nationality (for foreign students)
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Financial Reporting (100 Marks)
Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management (100 Marks)
Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics (100 Marks)
Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation (100 Marks)
Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws (100 Marks)
Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) (100 Marks)
(The above 6 papers would be 30% objective and 70% descriptive)
CS Programme Course Details
Company Secretary (CS)
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier professional body established under an Act of Parliament, the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. Founded on October 4, 1968, the ICSI is dedicated to promoting and regulating the profession of Company Secretaries in India. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of corporate governance and professional regulation. With its unwavering commitment to promoting ethical practices, enhancing professional standards, and contributing to the development of the corporate sector, ICSI continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of corporate governance in India and beyond.
Opportunities to Company Secretaries
Company Secretary in Employment
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Company Secretary in Practice
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CS Course at a Glance
Four Levels in the CS Programme
Level I – CSEET
(A) Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent students of Arts, Science or Commerce stream (Excluding Fine Arts).
(B) Procedure for CSEET Registration
Step 1: Visit the official website of ICSI
Step 2: Click on the tab ‘Online Services’ and then click ‘Register for CSEET’
Step 3: Next, tick the required checkbox button and Proceed to CSEET Registration
Step 4: Fill all the required basic details and select the CSEET registration fees details
Step 5: Upload the mandatory documents required. Then click next
Step 6: Preview the application and click “Confirm Application” after previewing
Step 7: Select the payment mode and press the Next button
Step 8: A Transaction ID is generated. Make sure to note it down for future use
(C) Required Documents for CSEET Registration
You’ll be required to upload the scanned copy of original documents.
• A scanned copy of your photograph
• Scanned signature
• Date of birth certificate (10th pass certificate)
• Hall ticket/admit card of class 12 (if applicable)
• 10+2 passing certificate/mark sheet
• Category certificate (if you’re availing fee concession)
Choose any of the following identity proofs:
• Aadhar Card
• Passport
• Voter ID
• Pan Card
• Driving License
• Ration Card
Guidelines for Uploading Documents:
• File format should be jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, or pdf
• The maximum file size allowed is 2 MB
• Scanned photo file size should be between 20kb to 50kb
• Scanned signature file size should range from 10kb to 20kb
(D) Exemption from CSEET
The following categories of students shall be exempted from CSEET and may register directly to CS Executive Programme.
Candidates who have passed:
(i) ICSI Foundation Examination
(ii) Final Stage of Chartered Accountancy Course conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
(iii) Final Stage of Cost Accountancy Course conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
(iv) Bachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate Degree Examinations
Further, Students appearing in the Final Year / Final Semester examination of Bachelor’s Degree Examinations may also register directly to CS Executive Programme.
(E) Fee Structure
Fee at the time of CSEET Registration
(Inclusive of Student Induction Programme (SIP) and Online Classes(*)) – ₹ 7500
Examination Fee
(to be paid separately – Per Session) – ₹ 1500
(*) Details of Student Induction Programme (SIP) and schedule of Online Coaching Classes will be intimated separately.
(F) Concession in Fees
(i) Registration to CSEET (on Fee payable at the time of Registration)
SC/ST – 50%
Physically Handicapped – 50%
Students from Northeastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh – 50%
Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh – 100%
(ii) Examination Enrolment (on Examination Fee payable at the time of Exam Enrollment)
SC/ST – 50%
Physically Handicapped – 50%
(G) Cut-off Dates for Registration
June Session:
01st October to 31st January
[However, for June 2026 session 16th December 2025 to 15th February 2026]
October Session:
01st February to 31st May
[However, for October 2026 session 16th February 2026 to 31st May 2026]
February Session:
01st June to 30th September
(H) Dates of Examination Enrollment
With Normal Fee of Rs.1500/- per session
February Session: 1st November to 07th December (previous year)
June Session: 1st March to 07th April (same year)
October Session: 1st July to 07th August (same year)
With Late Fee of Rs.250/-
February Session: 08th December to 20th December (previous year)
June Session: 8th April to 20th April (same year)
October Session: 8th August to 20th August (same year)
(I) Schedule of Conduct of CSEET and Declaration of Results
February Session
CSEET to be conducted during: First Week of February
CSEET Results to be declared latest by: Last week of March
June Session
CSEET to be conducted during: First Week of June
CSEET Results to be declared latest by: Last week of July
October Session
CSEET to be conducted during: First Week of October
CSEET Results to be declared latest by: Last week of November
(J) Schedule of submission of request
Verification of Marks:
21 days from the date of Result Declaration
Certified Copies of Answer Books:
30 days from the date of Result Declaration
Processing of VOM Applications:
30 days from the receipt of VOM Applications
Applications under RTI Act 2005:
45 days from the receipt of VOM Applications
Processing of RTI Applications:
15 days from receipt of last application (60 days from result)
(K) Refund of Fee
No refund will be applicable in any circumstances including non-eligible candidates after making payment except double payment.
(L) Validity of CSEET Registration
The registration to CSEET will be valid for 3 (Three) Years from the Month of Registration.
(M) Validity of CSEET Result
The CSEET Result will be valid for One year from the date of declaration of result.
(N) Issue of Marksheets
Marksheets will be issued in electronic form (E-Marksheet) only.
(O) Subjects, Pattern, Marks and Duration
First Day: Business Communication – 100 Marks – Subjective – 3 Hours
Second Day: Fundamentals of Accounting – 100 Marks – Subjective – 3 Hours
Third Day: Economic and Business Environment – 100 Marks – Subjective – 3 Hours
Fourth Day: Business Laws and Management
Business Laws – 60 Marks
Business Management – 40 Marks
Pattern – OMR Based – Duration 2 Hours
(P) Passing Criteria
Minimum 40% marks in each paper and 50% in aggregate. No exemption or carry forward of marks.
(Q) Venue, Timing and Other Details
Exam Time: 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Reading Time: 15 minutes per paper
No negative marking in OMR paper
For latest announcements, please visit: www.icsi.edu
Date: 14.11.2025
Level II – Direct Entry
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates who have finished their graduation or post-graduation in any field except fine arts.
- Candidates who have passed the CA Final exam, CMA Final exam, or any equivalent accountancy exam recognized by the Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, either in India or abroad.
Procedure for Direct Entry Registration
Step 1: Open this registration link
Step 2: Tick the options in the appropriate boxes and proceed further and click the button proceed for registration. After clicking, a new page will be opened. This new page will show two options:-
- New Registration
- Incomplete Registration
If the candidate will opt for new registration, all details are required to be filled.
Step 3: Click on the next button after filling all the required details.
Step 4: Upload all the mandatory documents
Step 5: Make the payment
Required Documents for Direct Entry Registration
You’ll be required to upload the scanned copy of original documents.
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Date of Birth Certificate (Class 10 pass certificate)
- Admit card for Class 12 examination
- Qualification Certificate (Class 12 mark sheet or certificate, CSEET passed certificate, ICAI/ICWAI Final pass certificate, Graduation pass certificate, Graduation Consolidated mark sheets, or Post Graduation pass certificate/Consolidated mark sheets)
- Category certificate (if applicable, other than general)
- Identification proof (such as Aadhar card, passport, PAN card, driver’s license, or ration card)
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws
Paper 2: Company Law & Practice
Paper 3: Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws
Paper 4: Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Paper 5: Capital Market & Securities Laws
Paper 6: Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Paper 7: Tax Laws & Practice
Mode of Examination: Combination of both 20% case based objective type questions and 80% descriptive questions at all papers at Executive Programme except Paper No. 4 i.e. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management which is 100% descriptive.
Duration: 3 Hours (each paper)
Marks: 100 Marks (each paper)
Level III – CS Executive
Eligibility Criteria:
- In order to become eligible for registration as a student of the Executive Programme, he/she should not be less than 17 years of age on the date of his/ her application.
- Candidates who have passed the CSEET (Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test) conducted by the ICSI are eligible.
- Candidates who have finished their graduation or post-graduation in any field except fine arts.
- Candidates who have passed the CA Final exam, CMA Final exam, or any equivalent accountancy exam recognized by the Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, either in India or abroad.
Procedure for CS Executive Registration
Step 1: Go to the official ICSI website.
Step 2: Select “Online Services” from the menu bar. If you’re registering for the first time, click on “Register for CS Course.” If you’ve passed the CSEET exam, click on the other option.
Step 3: Fill in your basic info and address, and generate a unique ID. Then, provide the required details.
Step 4: Check the CS Executive fees and upload your documents as per the given specifications.
Step 5: Review your application, make the payment, and save the transaction ID. For future use, get the transaction receipt.
Required Documents for CS Executive Registration
You’ll be required to upload the scanned copy of original documents.
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Date of Birth Certificate (Class 10 pass certificate)
- Admit card for Class 12 examination
- Qualification Certificate (Class 12 mark sheet or certificate, CSEET passed certificate, ICAI/ICWAI Final pass certificate, Graduation pass certificate, Graduation Consolidated mark sheets, or Post Graduation pass certificate/Consolidated mark sheets)
- Category certificate (if applicable, other than general)
- Identification proof (such as Aadhar card, passport, PAN card, driver’s license, or ration card)
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws
Paper 2: Company Law & Practice
Paper 3: Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws
Paper 4: Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Paper 5: Capital Market & Securities Laws
Paper 6: Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Paper 7: Tax Laws & Practice
Mode of Examination: Combination of both 20% case based objective type questions and 80% descriptive questions at all papers at Executive Programme except Paper No. 4 i.e. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management which is 100% descriptive.
Duration: 3 Hours (each paper)
Marks: 100 Marks (each paper)
Level IV - Professional
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates should have passed the CS executive examination with a minimum of 40% in each paper and 50% marks aggregate in all subjects.
Procedure for CS Professional Registration
Step 1: Go to the official website of ICSI – icsi.edu
Step 2: Click on the link “Online Services” given in the menu bar of the home page
Step 3: Now click on the option “Student Portal” and log in to your ICSI account. Enter your Username and Password, proceed forward.
Step 4: Once logged in, select the option Students and click on “My Account”
Step 5: Now look for the option “Professional Registration” as shown in the given image and fill the application form in online mode.
Step 6: You will find your details in your account. Now upload the pass mark sheet of both modules of the CS Executive exam.
Step 7: Complete the CS Professional registration fee payment of Rs. 12000. The payment can be done through Credit Card / Debit Card / NetBanking.
Step 8: Once the payment is complete, the registration is successful. Now candidates can go to the “Others” option and download Registration Letter / E-Identity Card.
Required Documents for CS Professional Registration
You’ll be required to upload the scanned copy of original documents.
- Photograph of the candidate
- Signature of candidate
- DOB certificate
- CSEET passed certificate, CS Executive passed certificate
- Category Fee
- Identity Proof
Course Curriculum
Paper 1: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
Paper 2: Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
Paper 3: Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence
Paper 4: Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers)
- CSR & Social Governance
- Internal and Forensic Audit
- Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice
Paper 5: Strategic Management & Corporate Finance
Paper 6: Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
Paper 7: Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)
- Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning
- Labour Laws & Practice
- Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice
Mode of Examination: Descriptive
For Elective Papers: Descriptive & Open Book
Duration: 3 Hours (each paper)
Marks: 100 Marks (each paper)