ICAI Announces One-Time Opportunity to Complete Virtual Advanced ITT & MCS for Membership Eligibility

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a special one-time opportunity for eligible CA Final pass candidates to complete the mandatory Advanced Information Technology Training (Advanced ITT) and Management & Communication Skills (MCS) courses through an online mode.

This initiative is aimed at candidates who had successfully passed the CA Final Examination before the implementation of the New Scheme of Education and Training on 1st July 2023, but could not apply for ICAI membership due to the non-completion of the mandatory Advanced ITT and/or MCS courses.

Courses to be Offered Online

Under this special measure, eligible candidates will be able to complete:

• Virtual Advanced Information Technology Training (Advanced ITT)
• Virtual Management & Communication Skills (MCS)

The courses will be conducted through ICAI's Digital Learning Hub (DLH), subject to the prescribed guidelines and conditions.

Registration Schedule

ICAI has announced the following timeline:

• Registration Opens: 1 August 2026
• Registration Closes: 30 June 2027

Candidates are advised to complete the registration within the stipulated period to take advantage of this one-time opportunity.

Who Can Apply?

This facility is available only to candidates who:

• Passed the CA Final Examination prior to 1 July 2023, and
• Have not obtained ICAI membership solely because they did not complete the mandatory Advanced ITT and/or MCS requirements.

Official Notification

ICAI has released detailed guidelines regarding the Virtual Advanced ITT and Virtual MCS courses. Eligible candidates should carefully review the official notification before registering.

Contact Details for Queries

Candidates seeking further clarification may contact:

For MCS

• Phone: 0120-3045915
• Email: helpdeskgmcs@icai.in

For Advanced ITT

• Phone: 0120-3045964
• Email: helpdeskadvitt@icai.in

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This announcement provides long-awaited relief to many eligible CA Final pass candidates whose membership was pending only because of the completion of Advanced ITT and MCS. By enabling these mandatory courses through the Digital Learning Hub, ICAI has made the process more accessible while offering a limited registration window extending until 30 June 2027. Candidates are encouraged to register early and complete the requirements to become eligible for ICAI membership