ICAI 75% Registration Fee Concession for CA Aspirants Extended Until 2028

ICAI Resumes 75% Waiver of Registration Fees for CA Aspirants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has re-initiated its initiative to provide a 75% waiver in registration fees for aspirants of Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and the eight North-Eastern states. The initiative aims at enhancing accessibility and affordability of the prestigious CA course, enabling professional development and area development.

Key Updates

Extension Validity

• The concession has been extended till March 31, 2028, for all three levels of the CA course: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final.

Eligibility

Students from the following regions can avail this concession:

• Jammu & Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Sikkim
• Tripura

Fee Structure After Concession

Level	Actual Fee (₹)	Concession (₹)	Fee Payable (₹)
Foundation	9,000	6,750	2,250
中级	18,000	13,500	4,500
Final	22,000	16,500	5,500

Other Fees

• The concession is applied only to the registration fee. Students must pay the entire amount of other fees, including exam fees, study material, and membership fees.

Documents Required

Students must submit the following documents at the time of registration:

• A domicile certificate or permanent resident certificate.
• A valid proof of identity, which may be an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving license, or ration card.

New Information

Coverage of Concession

• The concession provides a 75% waiver on registration fees across all levels of the CA course.

Validity of Concession

• The registration concession is valid up to March 31, 2028.

Documentation Required

• The student needs to produce both domicile/permanent resident certificate and valid identity proof at the application stage.

Fees Beyond the Concession

• Any other fees like exam fees and material are to be paid in full as per standard ICAI policy.

Outdated Information

Previous Deadlines

• The earlier concession deadline was March 31, 2022. This has now been superseded by the new concession deadline of March 31, 2028.

Coverage of Other Fees

• Earlier, there could have been confusions over coverage of other fees, but the concession is only for registration fees.

Purpose and Impact

• This concession reflects ICAI’s goal to enhance financial inclusivity and regional growth, ensuring students from remote and underrepresented areas gain access to professional education in accountancy.
• Increasing representation from these regions in the CA profession is expected to stimulate local economic growth and professional diversity.

Application Process

• The concession will be automatically granted to students during online registration, given that all the documents are submitted and eligibility is established.

Official Notification

• The comprehensive details are in the official ICAI announcement on the ICAI Board of Studies (BoS) website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Who can get concession on the registration fee of ICAI 75%?

• Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura students.

Q2. What documents are required to obtain concession?

• Students need to provide a domicile or permanent resident certificate along with original identification evidence (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, driving license, or ration card).

**Q3. Is the concession restricted to other charges?

• No, the concession only applies to registration fees; payment of all other fees must be made in full.

Q4. For how long is the concession available?

• The concession shall continue to hold good for registrations completed on or before March 31, 2028. ICAI’s 75% registration fee concession significantly promotes educational inclusivity and regional empowerment for CA aspirants from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and the North-Eastern states. Eligible students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity by ensuring timely registration and complete documentation.