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    Maximum Number of Attempts for CA - Foundation, Intermediate and Final
    • Maximum Number of Attempts for CA - Foundation, Intermediate and Final

    Maximum Number of Attempts for CA - Foundation, Intermediate and Final

    Team Careers360Updated on 27 Sep 2023, 06:22 PM IST

    The Chartered Accountancy course is one of the most preferred courses among commerce stream candidates after class 12. Unlike many other competitive examinations that have a fixed number of attempts, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for appearing in any levels of the CA exams. However, the candidates can appear in the CA examination only till the time their registration period is valid. Once the registration period is over, candidates have to re-register themselves in order to appear for the CA exams.

    Maximum Number of Attempts for CA - Foundation, Intermediate and Final
    Maximum number of attempts for CA

    Candidates who have decided to pursue the CA course may get confused sometimes about the maximum number of attempts for CA; whether it is for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate or CA Final. To help such candidates, Careers360 brings the answer to their questions like - How many attempts for CA? How many attempts for CA Foundation in one registration? How many attempts for CA Inter in one registration? How many attempts for CA Final in one registration? Find out all details here.

    Maximum Number of Attempts for CA Exams

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) does not bar candidates from appearing in the CA exams on any number of CA foundation attempts, CA intermediate attempts, or CA final attempts. Candidates can give the CA exam attempts as many times as they need to qualify in the exam. The only restriction put forth by ICAI is that candidates can fill the exam form only if the registration period is valid.

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    CA Foundation Exam Form

    CA Intermediate Exam Form

    CA Final Exam Form

    For each level of the CA exam attempts- CA Foundation attempts, CA Intermediate attempts and CA Final attempts, ICAI has fixed the following number of maximum attempts that a candidate can take.

    Know how many attempts for CA Foundation in one registration

    Particulars

    Details

    Registration under new ICAI scheme

    Validity of registration period

    3 years

    4 years

    Maximum number of attempts

    6 times (two in a year)

    8 times

    Know how many attempts for CA Inter in one registration

    Particulars

    Details

    Registration under new ICAI scheme

    Validity of registration period

    4 years

    5 years

    Maximum number of attempts

    8 times (two in a year)

    10 times

    Know how many attempts for CA Final in one registration

    Particulars

    Details

    Registration under New Scheme

    Validity of registration period

    5 years

    10 years

    Maximum number of attempts

    10 times (two in a year)

    20 times

    After the expiry of registration period, candidates have to re-validate their CA registration. Candidates have to pay the required fees for re-validation of the registration.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there any time duration related to the number of attempts?
    A:

    Yes, candidates appearing in any of the CA exam levels have to keep in mind their registration validity before filling the CA exam form. Post this, revalidation can be applied by candidates.

    Q: How can I reappear in the CA exam?
    A:

    Candidates who could not secure minimum passing marks as prescribed by ICAI can attempt for the following session. To reappear in the next/ following CA exam (till registration is valid), candidates need to fill the exam form.

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