ICAI CA Intermediate Registration Sept 2025: Process, Fees & Last Date

CA Intermediate Registration Sept 2025 – Students who have cleared the CA Foundation exams are eligible to register for the CA Intermediate Course. The ICAI CA Inter registration process involves logging in to the SSP portal, selecting the student cycle, filling in the required details, uploading the documents, and paying the fees.

Students may note that as per the above eligibility criteria –

• The last date for registration in the Intermediate Course for appearing in the Sept 2025 Examination is 1st Jan 2025 through both routes.
• It may be noted that students who registered in the Intermediate Course either through Foundation Route or Direct Entry Route up to 1 January 2025 are eligible to take the September 2025 Intermediate Examination.

CA Intermediate is the second stair to becoming a Chartered Accountant. The CA Intermediate syllabus is categorized into Six Subjects: Accounting, Law, Taxation, Financial Management, and Auditing.

In this article, you’ll find details about the ICAI CA Inter Registration for the Sept 2025 attempts, including eligibility criteria, last date, process, required documents, fees, registration letter, and how to check the registration status.

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ICAI CA Intermediate Registration Sept 2025

CA Intermediate Registration Eligibility

The two paths to register for the CA Intermediate Course are;

1. CA Foundation Route – Clear the CA Foundation course to be eligible for the CA Intermediate registration through the foundation route.
2. CA Direct Entry Route – Graduated or post-graduate students with a minimum required percentage can directly register for the CA Intermediate exam without giving CA Foundation.
3. The last date for registration in the Intermediate Course for appearing in the Sept 2025 Examination is 1st Jan 2025 through both routes.
4. It may be noted that students who registered in the Intermediate Course either through Foundation Route or Direct Entry Route up to 1 Jan 2025 are eligible to appear in the Sept 2025 Intermediate Examination.

The CA Intermediate eligibility criteria through the Direct entry route are:

• Commerce student graduate or postgraduate should have scored a minimum of 55% marks, and non-commerce graduate or postgraduate students should have scored a minimum of 60% marks.
• Candidates must have cleared the intermediate level of the institute of company secretaries of India and the institute of cost Accountancy in India.

Students registering for the CA Intermediate through the foundation route can choose between both groups or a single group. However, for the direct entry route, students must register for both groups together.

ICAI CA Inter Registration Fees:

1. The registration fee for CA Intermediate is $1000 for both groups and $600 for a single group for foreign students.
2. The students who are entering the CA Course by the direct entry route have to pay Rs 200 (US $20) as a cost of the prospectus in addition to the above fees.
3. Direct entry students also need to register for the ITT and OP training programs before registering for the 15-day practical training.
4. The fee for the ITT(Information Technology Training) Program is Rs 6500/—, which includes the Study Material and tea/refreshments provided by the ICAI.
5. The fee for the OP (Orientation Program ) is Rs 7000, including study materials and tea/refreshments provided by the ICAI.

Students can check the total CA course fees in this detailed article.

ICAI CA Intermediate Registration Process Sept 2025

1. Visit the ICAI website and click on the Service Portal Link or go to the ICAI portal. Enter your username and password to log in to your self-service portal.
2. After authentication, click on “Click Here to access the Student SSP Portal.“
3. Click on the student cycle.
4. Now, the foundation route, students have to click on “Intermediate through Foundation”. However, in the direct entry route, students can click on Intermediate.
5. Afterward, direct entry route students have to fill in their details. However, the personal details of the CA Foundation student will be filled in automatically. Verify the details and click on “Save and Next“.
6. Next, you need to enter your Qualification details.
7. Upload all the required documents, provide the details, and click on “Save and Next”.
8. Now upload your Photo/ Signature. The image must be of size up to 100KB.
9. Click on Generate OTP. You will receive the OTP on your registered number, or the ICAI will send a verification link to your email ID.
10. Now enter the OTP & the Captcha code and click on the Submit button.
11. Lastly, pay the CA Inter registration fees. The submitted application will be verified by ICAI and thereafter authorized accordingly.

After the successful payment, the system will generate a CA Intermediate registration form. Students are required to save the form and take its printout. Moreover, sign the form and submit it to the concerned regional office within 7 days along with the documents.

ICAI CA Intermediate Registration Validity – The validity of the CA Inter registration form is for 4 years. If the candidate can’t qualify for the exam within four years, he has to revalidate his registration.

ICAI has introduced the CA New Scheme of Education and Training 2024. Here, the institute has increased the registration validity from 4 years to 5 years.

What are the Documents Required for CA Inter Registration?

1. Attested copy of the class 12th mark sheet or its equivalent Central Govt. recognized examination.
2. For the direct entry scheme students – Attested copy of the Graduation / Post Graduation Marksheet or Mark statement of Intermediate level Examination of ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) or ICWAI (Institute of Cost Accountants of India)
3. Colored and latest photograph.
4. Proof of Nationality if a student is a foreigner.
5. Proof of special category certificate, i.e. SC/ST/OBC or Differently abled.

Make sure that you have all the above documents with you while filling out the CA Intermediate registration form.

Once the above formalities are completed, CA Intermediate Study Material will be dispatched to the students within one month through the Centralized Dispatch System.

How to Check CA Intermediate Registration Status?

Once the registration is completed, students generally get bothered about whether their CA Intermediate registration is done or not. Follow these simple steps to check your CA Inter registration status:

1. Go to the ICAI website (www.icai.org).
2. Click on the E-services.
3. This will take you to the page where you will find the “Reprint Letter”. Click on it.
4. Enter the required details and then it will generate a letter showing your registration status.
5. This process takes 30 – 40 days to update, so you must visit the site regularly.
6. However, if the above time has passed and your registration status is not updated, then you should inquire with your concerned regional office on any working day.

Note: The students are requested not to wait for the Foundation marks statement from the examination division; rather, they should download a copy from the internet and register themselves as soon as possible.

What After CA Intermediate Registration Sept 2025?

The exams will be conducted after 6 months of CA Intermediate registration. Before, it was 9 months, but the main examination division made some amendments to the CA examination pattern. You also have to fill out the CA Inter exam form. After filing the exam form, you’ll get the CA Inter admit card.

Now, as there are 6 subjects in the CA Intermediate, it will be going to be tough for you to clear this exam. So, complete the syllabus on time and solve CA Intermediate papers such as past year papers and mock test papers. This way, you can achieve a good CA Inter result.

FAQs

Q 1. What is the last date for CA Intermediate Registration?

Ans: The CA Intermediate registration’s last date for the Sept 2025 attempt is Jan 1, 2025.

Q 2. How do you register for the CA Intermediate Course in Sept 2025 through the Direct Entry Route?

Ans: For direct entry route students, go to the ICAI website and register with the SSP portal. Then select the student cycle, fill in all the required details, submit the documents, and pay the registration fees.

Q 3. What is the validity of the CA Inter registration form?

Ans: Intermediate registration forms are valid for 4 years. After that, you have to renew your registration.

Q 4. What is the ICAI CA Inter registration fee?

Ans: Indian candidates have to pay Rs. 18000 for both groups and Rs. 13000 for a single group. However, for foreign students, the registration fee is $1000 for both groups and $600 for a single group.

Q 5. What are the Documents required for ICAI CA Inter Registration?

Ans: Submit the attested copy of the mark sheet of class 12th or its equivalent Central Govt. recognized examination pass Mark statement. For the direct entry scheme students – Submit the attested copy of the Graduation / Post Graduation Marksheet  OR Marksheet or Mark statement of Intermediate level Examination of ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India).

Q 6. What is the mode of application submission for CA exams?

Ans: The application form submission mode for CA exams is online. Candidates have to fill and submit ICAI CA exam forms on the official website of the exam agency only. The ICAI does not host the exam form on any other website.

Q 7. What is the time duration of the ICAI CA exams?

Ans: The time duration of ICAI CA exams varies for each paper. Some papers are three hours long, whereas others are two hours long. The time limit of CA Foundation papers 3 and 4 is two hours, and for the rest of the papers across levels, it is three hours.

Q 8. When is the last date to register for CA Intermediate Jan 2025?

Ans: Candidates could register till, May 1, 2024, for the Jan 2025 session exams of CA Intermediate.

Q 9. I have done graduation. Do I need to enroll for the CA Foundation exam?

Ans: Candidates who have a graduation degree can register for the CA Intermediate program through direct entry, as per the eligibility criteria.

Q 10. Can I register for the CA Intermediate course anytime during the year?

Ans: Yes, registration for the CA Intermediate course is open throughout the year. However, candidates need to remember the cutoff dates before registering.

Q 11. What is the minimum age limit to register for the CA Inter exam?

Ans: ICAI does not restrict candidates based on their age. Candidates belonging to any age can register for the CA course.

Q 12. What is the validity period of CA Intermediate 2024 registration?

Ans: Registration is valid for five years from the date of registration. After this period, candidates must revalidate their registration by paying additional fees.