ICAI Makes Major Announcement, Final CA Exams to be Held Thrice a Year
Shruti
28/03/2025
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ICAI Opens Three Exam Cycles for CA Final Aspirants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has made an announcement regarding a major alteration in the schedule of CA final examination, adding three examination cycles in a year instead of two. This is done to support examinees with additional chances and time to clear the exam.
Other Highlights Related To Change In Final Examination By ICAI
- Now A New Exam Cycle: CA Final exams will have the new routine of being conducted thrice a year.
- For The Year: Set to roll out in 2025.
- Reason Behind The Change: To assist students with increase in attempts per year and reduce stress of less exam chances.
- Current Cycle: Currently, the CA Final is held two times a year in May and November.
What Is The Reasons ICAI Strives For Three Cycles Of Examination?
The change made by the ICAI came about because of the increasing queries from existing CA aspirants who face issues with limited attempts every year. This is likely to:
- Decrease the downtime for students who wish to retake the exams.
- Facilitate clearing the exam in lesser time.
- Comply to global accounting standards set, which has many exam cycles.
- Relieve the strain of exams on candidates by making it less rigid.
What Ramifications Does This Have For CA Aspirants?
Shifting to a three exam cycles a year policy entails:
- Students will have greater chances of passing the exam in a shorter timeframe.
- The preparation strategy is likely to change and require effective and more extensive time management.
- ICAI is likely to make changes in registration timelines and exam patterns to cater to the additional cycle.
Candidates preparing for the CA Final exams in 2025 and beyond will have to keep tabs on ICAIs notifications for change details.
What’s Next for CA Aspirants Final Students?
These changes mean that CA final students will have to change their preparation strategy. Here’s what students need to do:
- Follow up ICAI notifications for official dates and syllabus changes.
- Try syncing plans to the new exam schedule study.
- Be prepared for any of the three exam cycles through constant revision.
- Adjust the understanding of the system through guidance from experienced personnel changes.
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