ICAI CA Foundation Course 2023- Registration, Eligibility, Fees Structure

CA Foundation Course Details 2023:

CA Foundation 2023 Course Eligibility:

All the students who have appeared for the 12th examination are eligible for the chartered accountant foundation course. Although commerce stream students have the advantage of knowing the subject, students of the science and arts stream are also eligible for the CA foundation exam and can apply with the same enthusiasm as they have the edge over commerce students because of their analytical approach.

CA Foundation course 2023 is the entry-level exam to become a CA. Students after appearing in the class 12th examination conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent there to can register for the foundation course exam.

If you are a graduate or postgraduate and are inclined to join this profession you are exempted from this level and can directly register at the intermediate level via ICAI CA Direct Entry Scheme.

CA Foundation Course 2023 Registration:

Important dates to remember:

If you are eligible for CA foundation registration you need to look for the dates to register for the course. The last date to register for the foundation course of May attempt is 1st January 2023. If you missed the date you can apply for the Dec. exams on 1st July 2023. 

ICAI opens the CA Foundation registration twice a year and the exams are also held twice a year in the month of May and December. In 2023, CA foundation course exams are going to be held in the 3rd and 4th week of May and in November month. 

CA Foundation 2023 course aspiring candidates need to register themselves in January 2023 to appear for exams in the month of May 2023 and register in the month of July 2023 to appear for exams in the month of November 2023.

You can only register yourself online through ICAI official website for the CA Foundation 2023 course. There is no offline registration procedure. You need to be careful while filing your basic details because of any correction after updating the levies cost.

Document Required for CA Foundation Course Registration 2023:

1. You need a passport-size photograph.
2. Your 10th standard mark sheet and 12th Admit Card.

CA Foundation Course 2023 Registration Procedure:

CA Foundation course online registration process is as follows:

1. Go to the ICAI website and on the student’s tab go to the course registration column.
2. Click on the registration form.
3. Click on the new user
4. Fill in details like name age, date of birth gender, Aadhar card no, email id and phone number, and password
5. You will get OTP for verification of details
6. Once your basic details are verified, you are guided towards the next step
7. Your profile is created and now you are asked to fill in the pending details
8. After filling in the details you are asked to make a payment, which is registration fees and online foundation brochure fees. You should also avail of the optional facility of the journal for a student for having updated news related to the CA Foundation syllabus. The total amount is around 9800 which doesn’t include examination fees.
9. Master/Visa/Maestro Credit/Debit/Rupay/Net Banking details Card required for making an online payment
10. Once payment is made you get a PDF file mentioning your details and registration number
11. You need to take a printout of this PDF file and paste the passport-size photograph and sign it, if not attached earlier online,
12. Attach Documents along with the PDF  file and send it to the regional office centre within 7 days of registration
13. You get a registration certificate within a month after the procedure.

CA Foundation Registration Fees 2023:

The total chartered accountant foundation course fees are about ₹10,700, where you need to pay ₹9,000 as CA Foundation registration fees at the time of course registration and ₹1,500 at the time of registering for the examination.

The subscription charges for journals are optional but we suggest you register for those journals as it will keep you updated with the chartered accountant foundation course and other study materials.

The student also enrolls on CA Foundation online coaching for preparing themselves for exams. The CA foundation course fees to such a coaching institute are approx.  ₹60,000 for a year and vary from institute to institute.

Table of CA Foundation Course Fee Structure 2023:

CA Foundation Registration Validity:

Once you have registered for this CA Foundation course your validity remains for 3 years. This means if you, unfortunately, fail to clear your CA foundation exam on the first attempt you can have 5 more attempts to clear exams without paying CA registration fees again.

Read the Article: CA Foundation Study Material 2023

How to prepare for CA Foundation May 2023 Exams?

You can register with our CA Foundation online classes where our expert faculties will guide you to pass the exam on the first attempt. Along with our CA Foundation pendrive classes, you have to follow the points mentioned below.

– Make a proper timetable and stick to it.
– Allot required time for each subject.
– One should also read the study material provided by ICAI.
– Try to complete the syllabus one month before the exams so that you can revise the course at least 3-4 times.
– Solve mock test papers for quick revision.
– Solve the previous year’s question paper to get an idea of the exam pattern.

FAQs About CA Foundation Course 2023:

Q1: Can I apply for the CA foundation course after doing an MBA?

Ans: You are exempted from the CA foundation attempt. You can directly apply for CA Intermediate Course.

Q2: I am in 12th standard and have my exams in May, when can I register for the CA foundation?

Ans: You can register for the CA Foundation exam in the month of August to appear for exams in December.

Q3: Is it necessary to buy journals?

Ans No, it’s not. That’s the optional facility.

Q4: I am from Canada, can I too apply for the course?

Ans: Yes, you can. You need to submit nationality proof at the time of registration.

Q5: How much do I need to wait for my CA Foundation admit card 2023?

Ans: Your admit card is issued within 15 days of registration. If it takes more than 20 days, one should communicate at the registered office.

Q6: I have filled in the wrong details. What should I do?

Ans. ICAI has provided you, with a recheck window to change your details. It’s free for the first time. You can’t change your name, date of birth.

Q7: What is study time?

Ans: ICAI provides you with mandatory preparation time between your registration and examination date. That preparation time is study time which is for 4 months.

Must Read: CA Foundation Study Plan 2023

Q8: Where to get CA online coaching?

Ans. Students are advised to join the CA online classes conducted by MCC. 

Hope this article is articulated well enough to have a brief understanding of the complete CA Foundation course 2023.