CA Final · exam guide
CA Final Registration
Checked against ICAI's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
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Register for the Final Course on the ICAI Self Service Portal (eservices.icai.org) and choose your Set C and Set D modules on the same form. Fill a separate exam form for each attempt.
Steps to register
- 1Log in to the Self Service Portal at eservices.icai.org.
- 2Register for the Final Course (both groups) and pay the fee online. Pick one Set C elective and one Set D multidisciplinary subject on the registration form.
- 3Order the Final and Set A and Set B study material through the CDS portal; Set C and Set D material is on the BoS Knowledge Portal.
- 4Complete the prescribed learning hours for each Self-Paced Online Module and book its test on the SPMT portal (spmt.icai.org).
- 5Complete practical training and AICITSS (including the Advanced IT test) by the dates ICAI sets for your attempt.
- 6Fill the online exam form during the window ICAI announces, pay the exam fee, and download the admit card from eservices.icai.org.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Final Course registration fee (both groups) | Rs 22,000 | ICAI FAQ last updated 27 September 2024 |
| Self-Paced Online Modules registration | No separate fee | ICAI FAQ last updated 27 September 2024 |
| Exam fee, Indian centres, single group | Rs 1,800 | November 2026 exam |
| Exam fee, Indian centres, both groups | Rs 3,300 | November 2026 exam |
| Exam fee, overseas centres (Dubai, Bahrain) | US$ 325 single group, US$ 550 both groups | November 2026 exam |
| Exam fee, Kathmandu (Nepal) centre | INR 2,200 single group, INR 4,000 both groups | November 2026 exam |
| Late fee for the exam form | Rs 600 (US$ 10 at overseas centres) | November 2026 exam |
| Revalidation fee | Rs 500 | every ten years; ICAI FAQ last updated 27 September 2024 |
Validity: Final registration is valid for ten years from the date of registration and can be revalidated every ten years on payment of Rs 500. ICAI's November 2026 guidance notes say revalidation is done through the concerned Regional Office.