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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 tests that must be passed in order to become a certified CA. All three tests 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.
When compared to other courses, the CA program is a very good value and a reasonably priced professional curriculum in India. The CA course is an affordable choice for those who want to become chartered accountants because the total cost of enrolling in it, including ICAI fees, study materials, coaching, and tuition charges, is about ¥4 lakh or less.
The entire page covers every facet of the ICAI CA Course's cost structure, including tuition for all levels, exam form fees, articleship fees, and CA registration expenses. This article guarantees that you have a thorough idea of the fees associated with pursuing the CA Course and serves as a one-stop shop for prospective chartered accountants.
| CA Course Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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The total fee for the ICAI CA Course is approximately ₹3–4 lakhs. Here's a breakdown of the fees:
| CA Foundation Registration Details | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| CA Foundation Registration | Throughout the year |
| CA Foundation Exam Frequency | Thrice a year (January, May/June, and September) |
| CA Foundation Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| CA Foundation Registration Validity | Valid for 4 years (Can be revalidated) |
| Official Website | icaiexam.icai.org |
| ICAI CA Foundation Fee Breakdown | ||
|---|---|---|
| ICAI CA Foundation Fee | Rs (Indian Students) | US$ (Foreign Students) |
| Cost of Foundation Prospectus | ₹200 | $20 |
| CA Foundation Registration Fees | ₹9,000 | $700 |
| Subscription Fees for Student’s Journal (Optional) | ₹200 | $20 |
| Subscription Fees for Member’s Journal (Optional) | ₹400 | $40 |
| CA Foundation Exam Form Fees | ₹1,500 | $325 |
| Total CA Foundation Course Fees | ₹11,300 | $1105 |
For September 2026, the total CA Foundation registration cost is £9,600, which includes:
Students can choose to pay ₹200 for Journal Membership, which gives them access to ICAI's knowledge-rich content and improves their educational experience.
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Students must additionally turn in the CA Foundation Exam Form and the relevant exam fee after registering:
Students from India: ₹1,500
Students in Kathmandu: ₹2,200
International pupils: $325
If the CA Foundation exam form is not submitted on time, ICAI will charge a late fee of €600.
| ICAI CA Intermediate Fees Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAI CA Intermediate Fees | Both Groups (₹) | Single Group (₹) | Both Groups ($) | Single Group ($) |
| CA Intermediate Registration Fees | ₹15,000 | ₹11,000 | $1000 | $600 |
| Student's Activity Fees for CA Intermediate | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000* | - | - |
| CA Intermediate Registration Fees (Articleship) | ₹1,000 | - | - | - |
| CA Intermediate Exam Form | ₹2,700 | ₹1,500 | $500 | $325 |
| Total ICAI CA Intermediate Fees | ₹20,700 | ₹14,500 | $1500 | $925 |
Students can enroll in the CA Intermediate Course through two routes: foundation or direct entry. Foundation route students can choose to register for either a single group or both groups simultaneously. In contrast, graduate students opting for direct entry must register for both groups.
The CA Intermediate registration fees for Sept 2026 are as follows:
The cost of the CA Intermediate Exam Form varies according on group selection and location. The costs for Indian students are 1,500 for a single group and 2,700 for both groups. 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.
Students who enroll in the CA Intermediate course via the direct admission option must pay a journal fee of ₹200. To put it briefly, students who enroll via the Foundation method are not required to pay this charge.
The entire cost of the ICAI CA Final course is ₹38,300 for a single group and ₹39,800 for both groups. This cost includes the CA Final registration fee of ₹22,000 as well as the exam form fee of ₹3,300 for both groups and ₹1,800 for one group. International students must also pay a $1,650 total fee.
| ICAI CA Final Fees Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Final Fees | Both Group (₹) | Single Group (₹) | Overseas Students ($) |
| CA Final Registration fees | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | $1100 |
| CA Final Exam Form fees | ₹3,300 | ₹1,800 | $550 |
| Total | ₹25,300 | ₹23,800 | $1650 |
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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. ICAI charges $1,100 for international students and ₹22,000 for Indian students to register for the CA Final exams.
Candidates have the option of registering for both groups at once or just one. The following is the cost of the CA Final Exam Form for November 2026:
Candidates must finish the Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS) within the final two years of their articleship study. There are two programs in this course:
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 want to join 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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