ICAI Exam - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Exam
Get all details of ICAI Exam 2022 exam like full form, dates, registration, eligibility, syllabus, admit card, results, pattern, preparation tips, question papers and latest news.
ICAI CA 2022 exams will be conducted from May 14 to May 30 for Intermediate and Final courses. The CA Foundation exams will be conducted between June 24 to 30, 2022. The Foundation course exams were also scheduled in May but were later rescheduled in June to avoid clash with CBSE SSCE Term II (2021-22) or CISCE, Semester 2 exams.
What is ICAI Exam?ICAI exam, also known as the CA exam, is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for aspirants of Chartered Accountancy profession in India. As per the University Grants Commission (UGC), CA qualification is treated equivalent to a postgraduate degree. The exam is conducted at three different levels as per the CA courses. For being certified as a Chartered Accountant, candidates have to clear all the course levels. There are three levels in CA course. Given below are the names of CA course in order of first to third:
CA Foundation course examination (four papers)
CA Final examination (eight papers based on New Syllabus and 8 paper based on Old Syllabus)
Latest updates:
May 19, 2022: ICAI CA Exams 2022: May 19, 20, 21 exams postponed in Silchar; New dates to be announced soon
May 14, 2022: ICAI CA Foundation Admit Cards for June 2022 Exam to Release by June 10
April 30, 2022: Admit cards for ICAI CA May 2022 exams for Inter and Final courses released
ICAI Exam HighlightsGiven below is the table indicating key highlights of ICAI CA exams and courses:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
ICAI CA Exam |
| Conducting Body |
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
Two hours |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Purpose |
Training and certifying Chartered Accountants in India |
| Course Offered |
Chartered Accountancy |
| No. of Test Cities |
192 cities in India and 8 cities abroad |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
1800 419 2929 |
| Exam Website |
icaiexam.icai.org |
ICAI CA process
ICAI CA Eligibility Criteria 2022Candidates seeking admission to CA courses need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as under:
| CA Course |
CA Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| CA Foundation Course |
Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from Central or State Board of Education before the examination. In addition, candidates who have:
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| CA Intermediate Course |
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| CA Final Course |
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ICAI CA May 2022 exam schedule for Foundation, Intermediate and Final Courses:
| CA Papers |
CA Exam Dates 2022 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Course |
24-Jun-2022 26-Jun-2022 28-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 |
| Intermediate Course Group I |
15-May-2022 18-May-2022 20-May-2022 22-May-2022 |
| Intermediate Course Group II |
24-May-2022 26-May-2022 28-May-2022 30-May-2022 |
| Final Course Group I |
14-May-2022 17-May-2022 19-May-2022 21-May-2022 |
| Final Course Group II |
23-May-2022 25-May-2022 27-May-2022 29-May-2022 |
The CA exam fee can be paid at the time of application online by using VISA or MASTER or MAESTRO Credit / Debit Card / Rupay Card / Net Banking / Bhim UPI.
| Foundation Course Examination |
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|---|---|
| For Indian Centre(s) |
INR 1,500 |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu Centre |
USD 325 |
| For Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre |
INR 2,200 |
| Intermediate Course Examination |
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| For Indian Centre(s) |
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| Single Group / Unit 4A to 10 (except Unit 8A & 9A) |
INR 1,500 |
| Both Groups / Unit 8A / Unit 9A |
INR 2,700 |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu Centre |
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| Single Group / Unit 4A to 10 (except Unit 8A & 9A) |
USD 325 |
| Both Groups / Unit 8A / Unit 9A |
USD 500 |
| For Kathmandu Centre |
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| Single Group / Unit 4A to 10 (except Unit 8A & 9A) |
INR 2,200 |
| Both Groups / Unit 8A / Unit 9A |
INR 3,400 |
| Final Course Examination |
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| For Indian Centre(s) |
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| Single Group |
INR 1,800 |
| Both Groups |
INR 3,300 |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu Centre |
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| Single Group |
USD 325 |
| Both Groups |
USD 550 |
| For Kathmandu Centre |
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| Single Group |
INR 2,200 |
| Both Groups |
INR 4,000 |
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Q: What is CA exam?
A: CA exam refers to the qualifying exams during the Chartered Accountancy course. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducts CA exam at three levels – Foundation, Intermediate and Final. Candidates who clear all the three levels are certified as Chartered Accountants.Q: How many levels one need to clear to practice CA?
A: To practice CA professionally and legally, one needs to clear all the three levels of Chartered Accountancy course – Foundation, Intermediate and Final.Q: In how many years can I complete CA course?
A: Normally, it takes three-four years to complete CA course. Many students are unable to clear all the three levels in the first attempt so they go for second, third attempts to clear all the levels.Q: Can I pursue CA after class 12?
A: Yes, students can pursue CA after class 12. Students after class 12 have to undergo a four-month study period after registration to appear in the ICAI CA Foundation exam.Q: Can I pursue CA after class 10?
A: Yes, one can pursue CA after class 10. The ICAI announced provisional admission to foundation course of ICAI after class 10 exam a few years ago. The provisional admission to the foundation course will only be regularised once a candidate clears class 12 exam.Q: Can I pursue CA after graduation?
A: Yes, a candidate can pursue CA Course after Graduation. Such candidates are exempt from CPT examination. Students with minimum 55 per cent aggregate in Graduation can directly start their articleship and appear for IPCC exams.Q: Is Maths compulsory for CA course?
A: Maths is not compulsory for CA course, but a strong base in the subject will be required as CA course includes subjects such as statistics, taxation, accountancy, quantitative ability, etc.Q: How many times is CA exam held in a year?
A: CA Exams and Registrations for all levels are held twice in a year. The exam are usually held in May and November. The dates for May 2022 exam have been released. Applications window is open from February 21 to March 30.Q: What is ICAI?
A: ICAI stands for Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. It is a statutory body established by the government for regulating the profession of Chartered Accountancy in the country. The ICAI conducts CA courses and exams.Q: What is the starting salary of CA in India?
A: The starting salary of a CA in India is minimum INR 7 lakh per annum. With experience of four-five years, the annual earning potential rises up to INR 24-25 lakh.Q: Which are the top private companies that hire Chartered Accountants?
A: Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and Deloitte are the top private companies that hire CAs. They are known as The Big Four.http://www.icai.org.in/
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(Set up by an Act of Parliament)A-29, First Floor, Administrative Block, ICAI BhawanSector-62, Noida(U.P.), P.C.-201301E-mail: ccbcaf@icai.orgPhone No. : 0120-3045994 (Direct)
Dates Section:ICAI CA exams are conducted twice in a year for all the courses - Foundation, Intermediate, Intermediate (IPC) and Final (Old and New courses). There are two cycles - May and November. Candidates pursuing the CA course can register for the exam in either of these two cycles depending on the status of the previous level of the course. Get all ICAI exam 2022 important dates such as registration date, application date, admit card date, exam date, result date and counselling date. Sign up so that you don’t miss a single exam date or an update on ICAI CA 2022 exam.
CA Foundation May 2022 exams rescheduled
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced exam dates of CA Foundation, CA Intermediate (IPC) and CA Final courses for May 2022 phase. The examinations of Intermediate and Final course levels will be held between May 14 and May 30 whereas Foundation course exams will be held between June 24 to June 30. Application process has bgun for May exams. Have a look at the new ICAI CA exam dates 2022 below.
ICAI CA Exam May 2022: Important DatesCheck the table below for ICAI CA 2022 exam dates for the upcoming phase. The applicaton process is being conducted from February to March and the exams will be held in May and June.
ICAI CA 2022 Exam (Application) DatesCheck the table below for CA May 2022 application dates for Foundation, Final (Old and New), Intermediate and Intermediate (IPC) courses:
| CA Application 2022 Events |
CA Application 2022 Dates |
|---|---|
| Applications begin |
21-Feb-2022 |
| Applications end |
13-Mar-2022 |
| Last date to apply with late fee |
20-Mar-2022 |
| Applications re-submission and form correction |
26-Mar to 30-Mar-2022 |
| CA Intermediate and Final exams exemption |
27-Apr to 06-May-2022 |
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ICAI CA May 2022 Exam DatesICAI CA May 2022 exam schedule for Foundation, Intermediate and Final Courses:
| CA Papers |
CA Exam Dates 2022 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Course |
23-May-2022 25-May-2022 27-May-2022 29-May-2022 24-Jun-2022 26-Jun-2022 28-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 |
| Intermediate Course Group I |
15-May-2022 18-May-2022 20-May-2022 22-May-2022 |
| Intermediate Course Group II |
24-May-2022 26-May-2022 28-May-2022 30-May-2022 |
| Final Course Group I |
14-May-2022 17-May-2022 19-May-2022 21-May-2022 |
| Final Course Group II |
23-May-2022 25-May-2022 27-May-2022 29-May-2022 |
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International Taxation-Assessment Test - INTT-AT:| ICAI Course Exam | Test Dates |
|---|---|
| International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT-AT) | 14-May-2022 17-May-2022 |
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| Foundation and Final courses | 11-Feb-2022 to 11-Mar-2022 |
| Intermediate courses | 27-Feb-2022 to 27-Mar-2022 |
Check the table below for CA exam timings of Foundation, Intermediate, FinaL, IRM and INTT-AT courses. Candidates have to reach their respective exam centres two hours before commencement of exam.
| CA Examination |
Paper (s) |
Exam Timings |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation |
Paper 1 & 2 |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
3 hours |
| CA Foundation |
Paper 3 & 4 |
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
2 hours |
| CA Intermediate (IPC) (Old Scheme) |
All papers |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
2 hours |
| CA Intermediate (New Scheme) |
All Papers |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
3 hours |
| CA Final (Old Scheme) |
All Papers |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
3 hours |
| CA Final (New Scheme) |
Paper 1 to 5 & Paper 7 & 8 |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
3 hours |
| Paper 6 (Elective) |
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
4 hours |
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| IRM and (INTT– AT) |
All |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
3 hours |
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Q: When is the CA May 2022 exam scheduled?
A: The CA May 2022 exam are scheduled between May 14 and May 30. The exams will be held at designated exam centres.Q: What are the exam dates of CA Foundation course for May 2022 cycle?
A: The exam dates of CA Foundation course for May 2022 cycle were May 23, 25, 27 and 29 but have been rescheduled in June. The new exam dates for CA Foundation May exams are June 24, 26, 28 and 30.Q: What are the exam dates of CA Intermediate course for May 2022 cycle?
A: The exam dates of CA Intermediate course for May 2022 cycle are May 15, 18, 20, 22 for Group I courses and May 24, 26, 28 and 30 for Group II courses.Q: What are the exam dates of CA Final course for May 2022 cycle?
A: The exam dates of CA Final course for May 2022 cycle are May 14, 17, 19 and 21 for Group I course and May 23, 25, 27 and 29 for Group II courses.Q: How can I apply for CA course?
A: Candidates interested in pursuing the CA course can apply for it on the ICAI exam website. Candidates have to fill an online registration form to start the course.Q: What are the application dates of ICAI CA May 2022 exams?
A: The application schedule of ICAI CA May 2022 exams is February 21 to March 13. Candidates can submit their forms with late fee until March 30, 2022.Q: When will the ICAI CA admit cards for May 2022 phase exams will release?
A: The ICAI CA admit cards for May 2022 phase exams will release most likely by the last week of April 2022. The ICAI CA admit card download date will be announced soon.Q: When will the answer book verification window open for May exams?
A: The answer book verification window will open for May exams a few days after commencement of the exams. Candidates will be able to apply for verification by filling an online form.Q: When will the ICAI CA 2021 December results be announced?
A: ICAI CA 2021 December results were nnounced in second week of February 2022. The scorecards and merit lists of CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final exams December 2021 are available for download at ICAI website.Q: Is there any late fee application submission for CA exams?
A: Yes, candidates can submit the application forms will late fee of INR 600 till the stipulated date, which is announced along with the application schedule.Q: Are the exams for all three level of CA course conducted on same days?
A: No, the exams for ICAI CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final courses are held on different dates. However, the examination month is same for all the course levels.| Domain | national |
| Exam Type | exam |
| Is Conducting Body | No |
| Is Exam Paid | 0.0 |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Abbreviation | ICAI Exam |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Exam Year | 2022 |
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