CA Intermediate · exam guide
CA Intermediate 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 once for both groups on the ICAI Self Service Portal (eservices.icai.org), then fill a separate exam form for each attempt.
Steps to register
- 1Log in to the Self Service Portal at eservices.icai.org (create a login if you do not have one).
- 2Register for the Intermediate Course (both groups) through the Foundation route or the Direct Entry route and pay the fee online.
- 3Order the study material through the CDS portal using the login details ICAI emails after registration.
- 4Meet the eight-month cut-off: register on or before 1 May of the previous year for January, 1 September of the previous year for May, and 1 January for September.
- 5Fill the online exam form for the group or groups you want to attempt during the window ICAI announces, and pay the exam fee online.
- 6Download the admit card from eservices.icai.org, generally about 14 days before the exam.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Course registration fee (both groups) | Rs 18,000 | ICAI FAQ last updated 27 September 2024 |
| Exam fee, Indian centres, single group | Rs 1,500 | January 2027 exam |
| Exam fee, Indian centres, both groups | Rs 2,700 | January 2027 exam |
| Exam fee, overseas centres (Dubai, Bahrain) | US$ 325 single group, US$ 500 both groups | January 2027 exam |
| Exam fee, Kathmandu (Nepal) centre | INR 2,200 single group, INR 3,400 both groups | January 2027 exam |
| Late fee for the exam form | Rs 600 (US$ 10 at overseas centres) | January 2027 exam |
| Revalidation fee | Rs 400 | one-time revalidation for five years; ICAI FAQ last updated 27 September 2024 |
Validity: Intermediate registration is valid for five years from the date of registration (or conversion). It can be revalidated only once, for a further five years, on payment of Rs 400.