CA Foundation Registration June 2025 (Open): Last Date & Fees

The Chartered Accountancy course is one of the most rewarding professions, and every year, several aspirants sit for this prestigious exam to gain the title of CA. The CA Course has three levels—Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. The CA Foundation level is the entry-level of the CA course, and to sit for the exams, students must complete the registration first.

As per the ICAI’s new scheme, the CA Foundation exam will now be conducted thrice a year – January, May/June, and September. So, as the first step, students must complete the CA Foundation Registration by the last date given by the registration so that they can sit for the exams and not miss the attempt. The CA Foundation exam has four papers and students need to prepare well to clear the exams, 

This post will discuss the important dates, fees, eligibility criteria, and the steps to complete the registration. 

CA Foundation Registration June 2025

Registration for the CA Foundation Exam for June 2025 with the Board of Studies is open now. The last date to register is 1 February 2025. To register, visit ICAI’s official website, icai.org. To complete the registration for the CA Foundation, students must pay the required fees online so that the process is successful. So, the CA Foundation exam registration’s last date is February 1, 2025. They won’t be able to appear for that attempt if they fail to register.

CA Foundation June 2025 Exam Important Dates 

The table below highlights some of the important Registration dates that aspirants can note:

CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria

Before aspirants proceed with the registration for the CA Foundation, it is important that they are aware of the eligibility criteria and also fulfill them. So here are the eligibility criteria that aspirants must fulfill:

• Students must have passed or appeared for 12th examinations established or conducted under Law or by an examining body recognized by the Central Government.
• Before February 1, 2025, they must complete the CA Foundation Registration in June 2025 and should complete the mandatory 4-month study period.
• Students also must register with the Board of Studies (BoS).

ICAI has recently introduced provisional registrations for students who have passed their 10th class. So, instead of providing their 12th Marksheet, they only need to submit a scanned copy of their admit card. Students who have completed their exams but are waiting for the results may also register under Provisional registrations.

How to Register for CA Foundation June 2025 Exams?

• Visit the ICAI Exam website – icaiexam.icai.org, enter all required details, click Generate OTP, and then wait to receive it via mobile number or email ID registration.
• Enter this OTP to complete validation; your login credentials will then arrive by either SMS or Email.
• Log into the ICAI website using the credentials you received.
• Next, you will see two options: choose the Student Cycle on the left-hand side.
• Choose “Apply for Foundation”.
• Next, a form will appear with some details that have already been prefilled for you. Then, you just need to complete it by filling in some other details yourself and then click on ‘Save and Next.’
• Now, you must upload all the necessary documents in the scanned format.
• Next, you must also upload your photograph and signature.
• After you complete the registration form, you must then pay the required registration fees.
• Now that you have paid the fees and the registration is successful, the system will generate a CA Foundation form.
• You need to print the form, attach the necessary documents, and then send them to the ICAI postal address.

After successfully registering, ICAI will dispatch the CA Foundation study material through their Centralized Dispatch System (CDS). As soon as registration has been completed, students should begin preparing for exams immediately.

Important Documents for CA Foundation Registration

When completing the registration for the CA Foundation exam, candidates must ensure that they have scanned copies of a few important documents. So these documents are as follows:

1. Class 12th Admit Card/ Marksheet issued by the respective board.
2. The candidate’s recent coloured photograph
3. Proof of Nationality if the student is a foreigner.
4. Special category proof certificate, i.e. ST/ SC/ OBC or differently-abled.
5. Class 10th marksheet or the admit card of the 10th class showing the Name and Date of Birth.

CA Foundation Registration Fees

The registration fee for June 2025 ICAI CA Foundation exams for Indian students is Rs 9800, while for international students, it’s $780; fees must be paid online via net banking or credit/debit cards at registration time. Also, the CA Foundation course registration fee is non-refundable.

Below is the breakdown of the fees:

CA Foundation Registration June 2025 Validity

CA Foundation exams are held thrice each year in January, June, and September. Once registered, your registration remains active for three years (six attempts), after which time it can be renewed by paying Rs 300 as revalidation fees.

What After CA Foundation Registration June 2025?

• Once students register on time for CA Foundation courses, ICAI provides them with study material through CDS, and there is a mandatory four-month study period to prepare.
• Students registering must also fill out the CA Foundation June 2025 exam form to sit for exams.
• Students can download the CA Foundation admit cards online and print them before going to an examination center.
• After completing your exams, the results for CA Foundation exams generally get published approximately two months after the examination.
• Students must consider joining a good CA coaching if they wish to clear the exams in a single attempt. 
• To pass the CA Foundation exams, students must score at least 40% in each subject and a total of 50% aggregate in all subjects. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. When can I register for the CA Foundation in June 2025 Exams?

Ans: The last date for the CA Foundation June 2025 registration is 1st February 2025. 

Q2. Can Students Now Register for the Jan 2025 Exam Now?

Ans. The last date to register for the CA Foundation Jan 2025 is 1 September 2024. Students can not register for the CA Foundation Jan 2025 exam after 1 September 2024.

Q2. Are 4 Months enough for the CA Foundation?

Ans: Yes, students have a minimum of months to study for the CA Foundation exam after registration.

Q3. How many attempts of the CA Foundation can you give?

Ans: Maximum 6 attempts in Three years.

Q4. When will the CA Foundation admit cards will be released?

Ans: The CA Foundation admit cards will be released 14 days before the commencement of the exam.

Q5. Can I register for the CA Foundation exam without the 12th mark sheet?

Ans: Yes. If you don’t have a 12th mark sheet, you can submit a 12th admit card and register for the CA Foundation exam

Q6. When will the CA Foundation examination/application forms be released?

Ans: ICAI will release the CA foundation examination/Application form one and a half months before the exam on its website https://www.icai.org/