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Due to the growing need for CAs and the potential for high salaries, being a CA is a highly sought-after career route for commerce students after the 12th grade. The CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final are the three exams that must be passed in order to become a certified CA. All three exams must be passed on the first try in order to finish the course in the required minimum of 4.5 years. The entire cost of the 4.5-year chartered accountant training is a frequently asked question among prospective CAs.
The Chartered Accountancy (CA) course is a comparatively affordable professional qualification in India, offering good value for aspiring professionals. The overall cost of pursuing the CA course, including ICAI fees, study materials, coaching and tuition expenses, can be approximately ₹4 lakh or less, making it a cost-effective option for students aiming to become chartered accountants.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the ICAI CA course fee structure, covering registration fees, examination form fees, articleship-related fees and coaching expenses across all levels. It serves as a useful guide for aspiring Chartered Accountants to understand the various costs involved and plan their CA journey accordingly.
| CA Course Overview & Details | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Course Name | Chartered Accountancy |
| CA Degree | Certification |
| CA Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| CA Course Admission Routes | Foundation Course or Direct Entry |
| CA Course Eligibility | Foundation Route: After Class 12 Direct Entry Route: Graduation |
| Areas of Employment | Audit, Taxation, Banking, Finance, Management, etc. |
| CA Job Profiles | Accountant Finance Manager Accounting Manager Business Analyst Chartered Engineer |
The total cost of pursuing the ICAI CA course is approximately ₹3–4 lakh, depending on the level of preparation and coaching expenses. The following is a breakdown of the course fees:
| ICAI CA Course Fees Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| ICAI CA Course Fees | Indian Student | Foreign Student |
| CA Foundation | 11,300 | $1105 |
| CA Intermediate (Single group) | 28,000 | $925 |
| CA Intermediate (Both groups) | 34,200 | $1500 |
| CA Intermediate (Direct Entry) | 34,400 | $1500 |
| Articleship Fee | 2,000 | - |
| CA Final | 39,800 | $1650 |
The entire cost of the ICAI CA Foundation course is 11,300, which includes 200 for the prospectus and student journal, 1,500 for the exam form, and 9,000 for registration. There is also a 400 optional member's journal charge. Additionally, students who choose CA Foundation coaching should budget an extra $50,000 to $60,000 for tuition.
| ICAI CA Foundation Fee Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| ICAI CA Foundation Fee | Rs (Indian Students) | US$ (Foreign Students) |
| Cost of Foundation Prospectus | 200 | $ 20 |
| CA Foundation Registration Fees | 9000 | $ 700 |
| Subscription Fees for Student’s Journal (Optional) | 200 | $ 20 |
| Subscription Fees for Member’s Journal (Optional) | 400 | $ 40 |
| CA Foundation Exam Form Fees | 1500 | $ 325 |
| Total CA Foundation Course Fees | 11300 | $ 1105 |
The total CA Foundation registration fee for the January 2027 session is ₹9,600, comprising the following charges:
Students can choose to pay $200 for journal membership, which gives them access to ICAI's knowledge-rich content and improves their educational experience.
After completing the registration process, students must also submit the CA Foundation Examination Form and pay the applicable examination fee.
| ICAI CA Intermediate Fees Structure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAI CA Intermediate Fees | Both Groups (₹) | Single Group (₹) | Both Groups ($) | Single Group ($) |
| CA Intermediate Registration Fees | 15000 | 11000 | $ 1000 | $ 600 |
| Student’s Activity Fees for CA Intermediate | 2000 | 2000* | - | - |
| CA Intermediate Registration Fees (Articleship) | 1000 | - | - | - |
| CA Intermediate Exam Form | 2700 | 1500 | $ 500 | $ 325 |
| Total ICAI CA Intermediate Fees | 20700 | 14500 | $ 1500 | $ 925 |
There are two ways for students to enrolll in the CA Intermediate Course: direct entry and foundation. Students on the foundation route have the option to register for both groups at the same time or for just one. Graduate students who choose direct entry, on the other hand, have to register for both groups.
The CA Intermediate registration fees for the January 2027 session are as follows:
The cost of the CA Intermediate Exam Form varies according on group selection and location. The cost for Indian students is 1,500 for a single group and 2,700 for both. International students pay $325 for a single group and $500 for both groups. Additionally, students who fail to submit their forms before the deadline will be charged a late fee of 600 euros.
Students registering for the CA Intermediate course through the Direct Entry route are required to pay a journal fee of ₹200. However, students entering the course through the CA Foundation route are exempt from this fee.
The ICAI CA Final course costs 39,800 for both groups and 38,300 for one group. This cost includes the exam form charge, which is 3,300 for both groups and 1,800 for a single group, as well as the CA Final registration fee, which is 22,000. International students must also pay a $1,650 total cost.
| ICAI CA Final Fees Structure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Final Fees | Both Group | Single Group | Overseas Students |
| CA Final Registration fees | 22000 | 22000 | $ 1100 |
| CA Final Exam Form fees | 3300 | 1800 | $ 550 |
| Total | 39800 | 38300 | $ 1650 |
Students must have accomplished their articleship training and both groups of the CA Intermediate course in order to be eligible for the CA Final exams. According to ICAI, the registration price for the CA Final exams is $1,100 for international students and $22,000 for Indian students.
Candidates can register for either one group or both groups of the CA Final examination. The examination form fees for the November 2026 session are as follows:
During their articleship training, candidates are required to complete the Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS) within the final two years. The course consists of the following two programs:
Students are required to complete three years of articleship training in addition to the academic courses. After completing one or both groups of the CA Intermediate course, one is eligible to register for an articleship. Students who wish to enrolll in the articleship training program must pay a registration fee of $2,000.
CA Vipul Dhall is a first-attempt Chartered Accountant and All India Rank 43 in CA Finals, B.Com graduate from Hindu College, University of Delhi, he brings valuable corporate experience from PwC and Bharti Airtel, blending practical industry insights with a strong passion for teaching. With 6+ years of teaching experience, his mission is to inspire students to believe that the CA dream is achievable with the right guidance and discipline.
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