CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2023 - Age Limit, Qualification and Exemptions
CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2023 - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) prescribes the eligibility criteria of CA Foundation programme 2023. Candidates before applying for the CA Foundation exam 2023 should check the eligibility criteria, to avoid rejection of the CA Foundation application form. As per ICAI’s recent amendment a student who has passed in the Class 10 examination is eligible to register for CA Foundation programme on a provisional basis. Candidates can check the details related to the educational qualification, age limit and qualifying marks under the CA Foundation eligibility criteria. ICAI also provides exemption to certain categories of candidates in the CA Foundation exam. Read the complete article to know more about CA Foundation eligibility criteria 2023 and other relevant details.
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CA Foundation Registration 2023 - Important dates
Events | May/July dates |
Commencement of registration | January 2023 |
Last date to register for CA Foundation | To be notified |
CA Foundation exam | To be notified |
CA Foundation eligibility criteria 2023
Candidates before registering for CA Foundation exam 2023 should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria of CA Foundation. ICAI had made some provisions in 25E,25F and 28 F of the CA regulations that permits candidates of class 10 to get admission through a provisional route. The eligibility criteria of CA Foundation 2023 is given below:
Age Limit
There are no age limit restrictions for candidates who want to apply for the CA Foundation exam.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications guidelines set by ICAI are:
Candidates who have passed the Class 10 examination from the state or central government board or an equivalent examination can apply for the CA Foundation exam. However, these candidates can only take provisional admission that will be regularized after clearing Class 12 exams.
Candidates appearing in Class 12 or have already passed the exams can register for the CA Foundation exam.
Candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent marks can register
List of examinations treated as equivalent to class 12 (senior secondary examination) for the CA Foundation exam.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Assam Higher Secondary Education Council Bihar School Examination Board Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education Board of Immediate education, Andhra Pradesh Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Education Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board of School Education, Haryana H. P. Board of School Education J & K State Board of School Education Jharkhand Academic Council Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur Meghalaya Board of School Education | Mizoram Board of School Education Nagaland Board of School Education Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examinations Tripura Board of Secondary Education U. P. Board of High School and Intermediate Education Board of School Education, Uttarakhand West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Council of Higher Secondary Education, Orissa Punjab School Education Board Chhattisgarh State Open School M.P. State Open School National Institute of Open Schooling Rajasthan State Open School The West Bengal Council of Ravindra Open Schooling Banasthali Vidyapith Five Passes at the GCE O Level/GCSE/IGCSE in A, B or C grades and two passes at the GCE advanced level. 2 years of higher education or diploma course after qualifying the class 12th exam conducted by the Central or State Governments or have graduated or are admitted in a known recognised university. Should have passed 12th from any university not mentioned above but recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
Time Duration and Registration
Candidates have to register on or before January 1, 2023 for the exam to be held in May/ July session. Whereas, for November/ December 2023 exams, the last date of registration is July 1, 2022. Thus, one of the basic eligibility criteria is that candidates have to register with the Board of Studies (BoS).
CA Foundation eligibility criteria - Exemptions
ICAI has specified certain exemptions for some candidates and they don’t need to appear in the CA Foundation exam. Instead, they can register themselves for the second-level CA Intermediate course.
CA Foundation exemptions
Criteria | Exemption |
UG & PG candidates | Candidates with an aggregate of 55% marks in graduation or pg in commerce stream or equivalent from a recognized university |
NIOS | Undergraduate or pg candidates who have passed out from open university |
Non-commerce | Candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in a discipline other than commerce. They must have secured a minimum of 60% or equivalent marks from a recognized university |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2023 - Age Limit, Qualification and Exemptions
Question: What is the minimum age limit to apply for CA Foundation exams 2023?
Answer:
There is no age limit to register for CA Foundation exam 2023.
Question: Can I give the CA Foundation exam after completing my Class 10 exams?
Answer:
Candidates have to register on or before January 1, 2023 for the exam to be held in May/ July session. Whereas, for November/ December 2023 exams, the last date of registration is July 1, 2023.
Question: Can a candidate from a non-commerce background register for CA Foundation exams 2023?
Answer:
Yes, if the candidate has a bachelor’s or master's degree in a discipline other than commerce with 60% marks can get admission directly into the CA level 2 programme.
Question: Is it possible to enroll in the CA Foundation programme after class 10 exams?
Answer:
Yes, candidates can enroll in the CA Foundation programme after class 10.
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Questions related to CA Foundation Exam
How many students give CA Foundation exam every year?
Every year, more than 90,000 students appear in CA Foundation exam in every session. The CA Foundation result Dec 2022 pass percentage will be released along with the CA Foundation result.
when ca foundation exam form for nov 2022 exam will open
Dear candidate,
I would like to tell you that the form are already open for November 2022 exam from 10th of August and the last date to submit the form is 31st August. Last date with the late fee is 7th November 2022.
You can view all these details on the official website of ICAI and also apply online by filling the form online. All the best.
I USED NON HB PENCIL TO FILL CIRCLES ON OMR SHEET IN CA FOUNDATION EXAM , WILL MY OMR SHEET CHECK ??
Dear aspirant,
Dont worry, if you have used NON-HB Pencil to fill circles on OMR sheet, OMR will be checked. Proper imprint is needed for the checking. So hopefully problem will not occur. Make sure from next time use pen or HB pencil and make the impressions or imprint more prominently.
can i register now for Ca foundation November
Hello,
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has OPENED the registration for CA Foundation 2022 November session in online mode. ICAI allows the candidates to register through their official website at icai.org. The last date for CA Foundation November/December 2022 exam is July 1. The last date was 1st July so now you will not be able to fill out the form. As the last date is passed there is no way to fill out the application form now. There are no age limit restrictions for candidates for registering in the CA Foundation exam. so you can try next year again.
Is BBOSE is valid for CA foundation exam
Hello Aspirant,
I hope you are doing well.
The first level exam for chartered accountancy in India is called the CPT, or common proficiency test. You only need to finish two years of higher education, including any diploma courses taken after the tenth grade from a board recognised by the federal or state governments, to be qualified for the CPT exam. If you are in your first year of an online graduating course or have previously received your diploma, you are also eligible.
A board recognised by the government is called the Bihar Board of Open Schooling Examination (BBOSE). Therefore, the CPT examination will be available to all BBOSE students.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck