chartered accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is modernizing its examination process with the introduction of the Self-Paced Module Test (SPMT) Portal. This new system offers candidates a flexible method to meet their learning requirements in Corporate & Economic Laws and Strategic Cost and Performance Management, as mandated by an Act of Parliament.
On 18 May 2024, ICAI's Examination Department launched the SPMT Portal. This platform serves candidates who have completed the necessary learning hours for Self-Paced Online Modules A and B. These modules are an integral part of the New Scheme of Education and Training, which ICAI initiated on 1st July 2023. To qualify for the Final Examination, candidates must pass these modules after finishing both Groups of the Intermediate Examination.
Candidates will engage with four module sets:
To improve the exam experience, ICAI allows candidates to choose their preferred examination date, location, and time slot from a broad selection of options. This flexibility assists candidates in scheduling tests that align with their personal commitments.
Candidates can register through the SPMT Portal using their SSP login information. Tests are administered in a computer-based format at designated examination centers.
The fee structure for the Self-Paced Module Test is outlined below:
To participate in remote exams, candidates must meet the following hardware specifications:
The ICAI's launch of the Self-Paced Module Test Portal marks a significant advancement towards a more accessible examination process for future chartered accountants. Candidates are encouraged to leverage this initiative to enhance their professional skills effectively.