How to register for CA Foundation - process and procedure explained in detail
CA Foundation registration is the first step for those aspiring to become a CA and hence, it’s vital to understand the ins and outs of the process. While registering for the course seems like the easiest part, you wouldn’t want to miss out on key details.
This resource guide will walk you through the course registration process of CA Foundation 2021.
Aspirants can register for the CA Foundation Course after passing the class 10 exam conducted by a recognized board in India.
In order to appear in the CA Foundation Examination, candidates must have registered for the CA Foundation course with the Board of Studies (BoS) of ICAI and completed a four months study period from the date of registration. Therefore, those who have registered on or before 1st Jan/1st July 2021 can appear in exams in May/Nov 2021.
However, the results of the CA Foundation will be valid only after the student submits proof that he/she passed the Class XII exams
In this section, we’ll outline the steps for registering for the CA Foundation course. The registration is done online and there’s no offline mode to register.
To start the CA Foundation registration process online, you could visit the official website: http://www.icai.org and navigate to the Self Services Portal (SSP) under the e-services tab on the home page and register as a new student or simply click on the direct link, which will take you to the registration page (as shown below).
Now you can follow the step-by-step process as given below.
This form will require you to enter personal details such as:
11. After the payment is successful, you’ll receive a system-generated CA Foundation registration form along with a transaction successful message.
The fees for CA foundation registration are as follows:
Description | â¹ For Indian Nationals | US $ for Foreign Students |
Prospectus | 200 | 20 |
Registration fee | 9000 | 700 |
Subscription for student’s Journal (For One Year ) (Optional) | 200 | 20 |
Subscription for member’s Journal (For One Year ) (Optional) | 400 | 40 |
Total | 9800 | 780 |
The candidates need to pay the requisite fees during the online registration process. Payment is accepted via online mode: Net banking/ debit card/ RUPAY card/ VISA or MASTER or MAESTRO credit card/ BHIM UPI.
If the payment is successful, the system will automatically generate the form along with a successful transaction message. You should save it for future reference.
The validity of registration for the CA Foundation Course is 3 years. If you wish to renew it, you can do so unlimited times for 3 more years by depositing a revalidation fee of Rs.300/-
CA Foundation course is conducted twice a year — in November and May.
While the last date of CA Foundation registration for the May & November 2021 sessions are closed, the registration for the May 2022 session is open for interested candidates
Last Date | |
Last date to register for the CA foundation 2022 course and BOS (May/June Session) |
1 Jan 2022 (Open) |
Last date to register for the CA foundation 2022 course and BOS (Nov/Dec Session) |
1 Jul 2022 (Open) |
The CA Registration process requires you to submit scanned copies of your original documents. Make sure to be prepared with these ahead of time to prevent any last-minute hassle.
Here are the documents required for CA Foundation registration:
Please note: The maximum size of the photo to be submitted should be 21 cm wide X 27 cm in length. If these conditions are not met, your application could be rejected.
After you’ve successfully completed the CA Foundation registration process, you’ll be allotted your CA Foundation registration number.
To ensure you have secured the registration, it’s important to check your CA Foundation registration status. You can do so in the following two ways:
What is the last date of CA Foundation registration?
Every year, the CA Foundation course is conducted in two sessions: November and May.
The last date of registration for the May 2022 session is January 1, 2022. The registration for the November 2022 session is 1st July 2022.
When can I register for CA Foundation 2022?
You can register yourself for the May session of the CA Foundation course 2022. It’s open for registration now till 1st January 2022.
Can I register for CA Foundation Nov 2021 now?
Unfortunately, you can’t. The last date of registration for the Nov 2021 session is closed.
How can I register for the CA Foundation?
You can visit the official website of the ICAI (http://www.icai.org), ICAI Self Service Portal SSP (eservices.icai.org), or click on the direct link to the registration page.