CA Foundation Registration September 2024: Exam Form, Last Date & Fees

To register for the CA Foundation Course in September 2024, log into the ICAI official website icai.org, submit the required details and documents, and pay the fees. 

Students can register for the CA Foundation September 2024 Exam Till May 01, 2024. Furthermore, ICAI mentions that the date of commencement of registration and conversion in the foundation course under the new scheme is 1st May 2024.

In addition, the first CA Foundation exam will be conducted under the CA New Scheme in June 2024. Furthermore, according to the recent notification, students may note the Nov/Dec 2023 CA foundation examination will be held under the existing scheme of education and training.

In a Recent notification, ICAI has announced that the CA Foundation Exam will held thrice a year in June, September and January. It may noted that 1st May 2024 is the last date for registering for the CA Foundation Course for appearing in the Foundation Examination to be held in September 2024.

What ICAI Mentioned in his Offical Notification –

Re: Cut-off date for enrollment in Foundation Course for appearing in September 2024/ January 2025 Examinations.

The Institute has decided that from May/June 2024 onwards, Foundation course Examinations will be held thrice a year in the months of May/June, September and January from the existing practice of twice a year, and the CA Final course examination will continue to be held twice a year in the month of May and November.

Students who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria for Admission to the Foundation course examination, i.e registered with the Board of Studies of the Institute for a minimum period of four months on or before the 1st day of the month in which the examination is held along with other eligibility conditions specified in Regulation 25F and for Intermediate course Examination i.e registered with the Board of Studies of the Institute and produces a certificate to the effect that he has undergone a study course for a period of not less than eight months as on the first day of the month in which the examination is held along with other eligibility conditions specified in Regulation 28G can appear in the next eligible exam.

Students may note that as per the above eligibility criteria –

The last date for registration in the Foundation Course for appearing in the September 2024 Examination is 1st May 2024.

Check the official notification regarding the extension of the CA Foundation Registration. CA Foundation is the first step for students who want to become CA. To enrol for the CA Foundation course, first of all, students have to fill out the registration form. In addition, you can also check the CA Course Complete details to get a better understanding of the course.

In this article, you’ll learn how to register for the CA Foundation June 2024 exam, fees, last date, documents required, & validity.

CA Foundation Registration September 2024

Check the table to know the last date to register for the CA Foundation 2024 exams:

The Institute has decided that from May/June 2024 onwards, Intermediate & Foundation course Examinations will be held thrice a year in the months of May/June, September and January from the existing practice of twice a year. The CA Final course examination will continue to be held twice a year, in May and November. 

Students may note that as per the above eligibility criteria –

The last date for registration in the Foundation Course to appear in the September 2024 Examination is 1 May 2024. Furthermore, the ICAI will release the CA Foundation exam dates for the June 2024 attempt. The exams will be conducted between June 20, 2024, and June 26, 2024.

CA Foundation Dec 2022 Papers Solutions

Eligibility for CA Foundation Registration September 2024

The eligibility criteria for the CA September 2024 Registration are as follows:

• Students must have passed or appeared in the 12th examinations constituted by Law or conducted by an examining body recognised by the Central Government.
• Students have to register before May 01, 2024, and complete the study period of four months.
• They also need to register with the Board of Studies (BoS).

Furthermore, According to the recent notification, Students may note that the November/December 2023 CA Foundation Examination will be held under the Existing Scheme of Education and Training.

ICAI has also started provisional registrations for students who have cleared their 10th class. So, in place of the 12th Marksheet, they have to submit a scanned copy of their admit card. Students who have taken their exams but whose results are awaited can also register under Provisional registration.

How do you register for the CA Foundation Exams in September 2024?

1. Go to the ICAI website – icaiexam.icai.org or click here.
2. Enter the required details and click on Generate OTP. The OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.
3. Enter the OTP received to complete the validation. Afterwards, you’ll receive the login credentials via Email/SMS.
4. Next, log in to the ICAI website with the credentials received.
5. Now, you’ll see 2 options, from which select the Student Cycle on the left side.
6. Then, select ‘Apply for Foundation‘.
7. You’ll see the form in the next window, where some details will be auto-filled. You have to fill in the rest of the details and click on ‘Save and Next‘.
8. Submit the required documents in the scanned format.
9. Then, upload your photograph and signature.
10. After submitting all the details and documents, you have to pay the CA Foundation registration fees.
11. Print out the registration form, attach the required documents, and post them to the ICAI postal address.

Upon completing the registration process, ICAI will send the CA Foundation study material to the candidates through the Centralized Dispatch System (CDS).

As the registration process is completed, students should start preparing for the exams. Moreover, students looking for good coaching can join the CA Foundation classes at VSI Jaipur.

ICAI CA Foundation Registration Fees for 2024 Exams

The ICAI CA Foundation registration fee for September 2024 exams is Rs. 9800 for Indian students and $780 for US students. Students have to pay the fees online through net banking or credit/debit cards at the time of registration. Furthermore, the ICAI registration fee for the Foundation course is non-refundable.

The below table mentions the complete CA Foundation registration fees for the 2024 exams:

Important Update regarding Registration Fee: 

ICAI has made an exception to the CA foundation fees. The ICAI has allowed a 75% fee concession for the newly formed Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and the 8 Northeastern states. Thus, students residing in these areas have to pay the CA Foundation registration fee of only Rs 2250.

Must Check: Total CA Course Fees

Documents Required for CA Foundation Registration

Check the documents needed to register for the CA Foundation exams:

1. Admit Card/ Marksheet of class 12th exams issued by the respective board.
2. A coloured photograph of the candidate.
3. Proof of Nationality if the student is a foreigner.
4. Proof of special category certificate, i.e. ST/ SC/ OBC or differently-abled.
5. Class 10th marksheet or the admit card of the 10th class indicating the Name and Date of Birth.

CA Foundation Registration Validity

The CA Foundation exams are conducted two times a year. Once registered, the CA Foundation registration is valid for three years, which means six attempts. And after three years, you can revalidate your registration by depositing Rs 300/- as revalidation fees.

What after CA Foundation Registration in September 2024?

1. After the students register for the CA foundation course on time, ICAI provides them with study material through CDS.
2. Students take compulsory study leave for 4 months for CA Foundation preparation as scheduled by ICAI.
3. After registration, students also have to fill out the CA Foundation Nov 2023 exam form in order to sit in the exams.
4. CA Foundation admit cards are also issued online, which must be printed and carried to the examination centre. After taking exams, you will get your CA Foundation result within 2 months of the day your exams are over.

Students can also check the CA Foundation question papers, including RTPs, MTPs, and Previous year’s papers, with solutions for better preparation.

In this article, you have read about the CA Foundation registration process, eligibility, last date, fees, documents required, and what after registering for the CA Foundation September 2024 exams.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques 1. Can I Register for the CA Foundation September 2024 Exam Now?

Ans: Yes, the registrations for the September 2024 exams are open till May 1, 2024.

Ques 2. For the CA Foundation June 2024 exams, students must register before Jan 1, 2024.

Ans: Yes, there must be a gap of 4 months. According to the ICAI, every student must undergo a study period of 4 months before the exams.

Ques 3. How do you check the ICAI Foundation Registration Status online?

Ans: At the end of the registration procedure, you receive a confirmation mail including your registration number and password. It confirms your registration.

Ques 4. Why do you need the Foundation Registration Letter Before the Exam?

Ans: In the absence of admit cards, if a student has a registration letter, they can appear in the examination after some procedures.

Ques 5. Can I register for the CA Foundation exam without the 12th mark sheet?

Ans: Yes. If you don’t have the 12th mark sheet, you can submit the 12th admit card for the CA Foundation registration.

Ques 6. How to become a CA in 2024?

Ans: The first step to becoming a CA in India is to register for the CA Foundation course and clear the exams. Then, you need to register and clear the exams of CA Intermediate and Final. You also need to complete the CA Articleship training of 3 years. Check our detailed guide on How to become a CA in India in 2024.

Ques 7. What are the subjects in the CA Foundation Exam?

Ans: CA Foundation papers cover the following subjects: 

• Principles and Practices of Accounting 
• Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting 
• Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning & Statistics 
• Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge

Ques 8. Do I need to send the application form and documents in physical form to the institute office?

Ans: No, you are not required to send the application form and documents in physical form to the institute office. You are only required to fill out the form online by paying the requisite fees and uploading the desired documents.

Ques 9. What is the last date for CA Foundation Registration for the Sept 2024 Exams? 

Ans: The Last Date for registration in the CA Foundation Course for the Sept 2024 exam is May 1, 2024.