- CA Foundation is the first stage to become a Chartered Accountant.
- After completing 12th class exams, candidates can register for the CA Foundation exam at icaiexam.icai.org.
- The last date for CA Foundation registration under the new scheme is January 1, 2025.
- Click here for icaiexam.icai.org Foundation registration 2025 for January/ May/ September session
CA Foundation Registration 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has started accepting the CA Foundation 2025 registration in online mode. ICAI allows the candidates to register for CA course through their official website, icaiexam.icai.org.
CA Foundation Registration Date May 2025 (Going on)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of registration | Open |
| Last date of CA Foundation Registration 2024 | January 1, 2025 |
| CA Foundation Exam date 2024 | May 2025 |
CA Foundation Registration Date January 2025 (Closed)
| Particulars | January 2025 |
|---|---|
| CA Foundation registration Status | Closed |
| CA Foundation registration last date | September 1, 2025 |
CA Foundation Registration Date September 2025 (Closed)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CA Foundation registration Status | Closed |
| Last date of CA Foundation Registration 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| CA Exam date 2024 for Foundation level | September 2025 |
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CA Foundation Registration Eligibility 2025
The candidates must check the eligibility criteria before proceeding with the CA Foundation Exam registration 2025. They should check the details related to the educational qualification, qualifying marks & age limit which are given in the CA Foundation eligibility criteria.
For the convenience of candidates, the following are some points which they should keep in mind before filling CA Foundation application form 2025 –
- There is no age limit restriction for CA Foundation exam registration 2025.
- One of the basic eligibility of CA Foundation registration is that the candidates have to register with the Board of Studies.
- Candidates should also remember the CA Foundation registration 2025 date. They have to register on or before May 1, 2025, for September 2025 exams.
Note: Some revised provisions in 25E, 25F & 28F of the CA regulations by ICAI allow the candidates to register through the provisional route. They can register themselves after class 10 also & appear in the exam after passing in their class 12 exams.
Documents Required for CA Foundation Registration 2025
The candidates should have scanned copies of the following documents before filling the CA Foundation application form 2025:
- Attested copy of the class 12 examination admit card/mark sheet
- Attested proof of nationality (for foreigners)
- A recent coloured photograph of the candidate
- Attested proof of special category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates )
- Attested class 10 exam admit card/ certificate with name & date of birth of the candidate
CA Foundation 2025 Registration
The first thing which a candidate has to do is that he/she has to register himself/herself with ICAI. CA Foundation Registration is open throughout the year. The candidates should keep an eye on the registration dates. The CA Foundation exam 2025 form is available on the official ICAI website i.e. icaiexam.icai.org
| Steps | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Register |
| Step 2 | Login |
| Step 3 | Document uploading |
| Step 4 | Fee Payment |
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Detailed Steps for ICAI Foundation Registration 2025
Below, we have elaborated the steps to register online for CA exam 2025:
Step 1 – CA Foundation Registration 2025 Online
- Go to the official website of ICAI (icaiexam.icai.org) to fill out the application form for the CA Foundation course online mode. Keep in mind the above-mentioned CA Foundation Registration cutoff dates before registering.
- Go to the option E-services visible on the menu bar & click it. Then, select ‘Student Services.’
- Now, go to the link ‘entry-level forms’ & click it. Then the candidate will be redirected to the CA Foundation registration form. Fill in the required information carefully.
Step 2 – Login
- After finishing the registration procedure, a registration number & password will be sent on the mobile number & email ID of the candidate if given.
- Login using the credentials & fill in the basic details required by the ICAI.
- It should be kept in mind that the candidate should have a valid email address & mobile number for completing the OTP registration process.
Step 3- Document uploading
- There is no need for a candidate to submit the physical documents personally by visiting the office of the ICAI. The soft copy of the documents are submitted online.
- After finishing the details requirement, upload the scanned documents.
- Click on the save option & then click on the apply now.
Step 4 – Fee payment
- The last step of CA Foundation registration is to submit the fee.
- After paying the registration fee, a system-generated CA Foundation 2025 application form is generated on the screen.
- Download the copy & take a printout of it for future reference.
CA Foundation Registration 2025 Fee
| Particulars | Fee for Indian students (Rs) | Fee for Foreign students ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Foundation prospectus | Rs. 200 | $20 |
| CA Foundation Registration Fees 2024 | Rs. 9000 | $700 |
| Subscription for student’s Journal (for one year ) (optional) | Rs. 200 | $20 |
| Subscription for member’s Journal (for one year ) (optional) | Rs. 400 | $40 |
| Total | Rs. 9800 | $780 |
What to Do After CA Foundation Registration 2025?
After the registration dates, ICAI will provide the CA Foundation exam form 2025. Candidates who desire to appear in the foundation exam, should fill out the exam form within the deadline dates.
If the candidates apply before the deadline, they do need not to pay the late fee but if they apply after the deadline, they have to pay the late fee. So it is good to apply before the deadline.
After completing the whole procedure of the exam form, the ICAI will release the CA Foundation admit card 2025 for the registered candidates.
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