Becoming a Chartered Accountant is one of India's most prestigious Career paths, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The CA Course builds deep knowledge in Accounting, Taxation, Audit, and Finance. But before starting preparation, your first and most crucial step is CA registration.

Whether you are a class 12^th student aiming for CA Foundation, a graduate choosing Direct Entry, or preparing for CA Intermediate or Final, knowing the CA registration process is crucial.

Why wait? This guide gives you everything you need — eligibility, fees, deadlines, and process for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final registration in 2025. Start now, and let your CA journey begin with purpose and planning!

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CA Foundation Registration:

CA Foundation is the first step in CA journey. The CA Foundation 2025 registration process is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The mode of CA Foundation registration is conducted online.

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CA Foundation Registration 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Before starting the CA Foundation registration process, it is crucial to understand and meet the basic eligibility criteria. Check out the below table for eligibility criteria for CA Foundation Registration 2025.

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CA Foundation 2025 Registration: Important Dates

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How to register for a CA foundation course?

Go to the official website of ICAI

Then click on New Student Registration and fill out the necessary details

Login with login credentials and fill out the required details

Upload all the necessary documents

Pay the application fees

CA Foundation Registration Fees 2025

CA Intermediate Registration 2025

CA Intermediate is the second stage of CA course. There are two routes to enter or register for the CA Intermediate course. 

Foundation route: After passing CA Foundation

Direct entry route: For Graduates/ Postgraduates (for commerce stream 55% and for other 60%)

CA Intermediate Registration 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the CA Intermediate 2025 exams, it is advisable to check the eligibility requirement set by ICAI.

There is no age limit for CA Intermediate registration 2025.

You can apply after passing the CA foundation course or after graduation/post-graduation through direct entry.

If students are in their final year of graduation, you can also register provisionally for the CA Intermediate course.

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CA Intermediate Registration 2025: Important dates

Students must have registered 8 months before the CA Intermediate exam month.

How to register for CA Intermediate 2025?

Go to the official website of ICAI

Click on the tab “student service” then choose foundation or direct entry route

Fill in all the required details

Click on “Generate OTP” and use the OTP to log in

Upload all the necessary documents

Pay the necessary fees and download the CA Intermediate receipt.

Notes: The registration of CA Intermediate is valid for 5 years. After that, students have to pay revalidation fees.

Documents Required for CA Intermediate registration

Class 12^th marksheet (through CA foundation route)

Graduation/post-graduation marksheet ( for direct entry route)

Recent Coloured photograph

Nationality proof

Special category certificate

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CA Intermediate Registration Fees 2025:

CA Final registration

Under the new scheme, students after passing both the CA Inter groups, students can register for the CA final and practical training. At the time of registration of CA Final course, students would be required to register for a self – paced online module also.

CA Final Registration 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed CA Intermediate level with a minimum of 40% marks in each subject and an overall of 50% marks

Must have completed 2 years of CA Articleship

How to register for CA Final 2025 exam?

Go to the official website of ICAI

On the homepage, click on the “Student Services”

Click on the CA Final Registration Link

Enter your login credentials

Fill all the required details

Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents

Pay the registration fees

Documents required for CA Final Registration 2025:

During CA final registration form filing, students must submit the following documents:

Signature of the student

Passport size photo

CA Intermediate result photocopy

CA Foundation examination attested copy

Nationality certificate

Copy of special category certificate

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CA Final registration fees 2025:

Check out the below table to know the CA Final registration fees:

Notes: The CA Final Registration is valid for 10 years.

Useful tips for before CA Registration

Double check your eligibility before choosing your CA route (Foundation vs Direct Entry)

Use correct mobile number and email for OTPs and Updates

Don’t wait till the last date – register early to get enough study time

Keep PDF copies of all forms and receipt for future use

FAQs

Ques.1: When should I register for CA Foundation May 2025 attempt?

Ans: For CA Foundation May 2025 attempt, students must have registered by January 1, 2025.

Ques.2: What is the validity for CA Foundation registration?

Ans: CA Foundation registration is valid for 4 years, after that student can revalidate by paying revalidation fees.

Ques.3: What is the registration fee for CA Foundation level?

Ans: The registration fee for CA Foundation level is Rs. 9000/- which has to be paid at the time of registration.

Ques.4: When are CA exams held in a year?

Ans: All levels of CA course including CA Final, CA Foundation, and CA inter held thrice a year in the month of January, May, and September.

Ques.5: How much time CA Intermediate registration period is valid for?

Ans: The CA Intermediate registration period is valid for 5 years after that student has to revalidate by paying revalidation fees.

Ques.6: What are the routes to register for CA Intermediate level?

Ans: There are two routes to register for CA Intermediate level:

Foundation route

Direct entry route

Ques.7: Can I register for CA Intermediate without examination?

Ans: Yes, you can register for CA Intermediate through direct entry route. To get direct entry in CA Intermediate graduates must have 55% marks or for other graduates 60% marks.

Ques.8: When can I start my CA Articleship Training?

Ans: After completing both groups of CA Intermediate and completing ICITSS training.

Ques.9: How long CA Final Registration is valid?

Ans: The CA Final registration is valid for 5 years.

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