Chartered accountancy is the most preferable course that Commerce students choose after completing their class 12th. To become a chartered accountant students need to appear In the National level exam conducted by ICAI. The duration of the CA Course is 5 years. The common concern that arises in the student’s mind is What’s the Total CA Course fee for 5 years. For the complete details regarding the CA Course fee, read the article below.
CA students can get themselves register for any CA Course starting from CA Foundation and ending with the CA Final course by filling the Online Registration Form available on the ICAI website in course registration forms under the student’s tab then you will come to know about CA Registration fees and ICAI fees structure. The minimum CA course duration is supposed to be 5 years if you clear all the levels in a single attempt.
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Total fees for CA Course- Foundation, Intermediate, and Final
The 5 years CA Course Total fee is ₹ 87,300 and the fee for direct entry candidates is ₹76200, which includes the registration and exam form fee.
| CA Course fees | Indian Student | Foreigner Student |
| CA Foundation | ₹11,300 | $1105 |
| CA Intermediate- Single Group | ₹28,000 | $925 |
| CA Intermediate- Both Group | ₹34,200 | $1500 |
| CA Intermediate- Direct Entry | ₹34,400 | $1500 |
| Articleship Fee | ₹2,000 | |
| CA Final | ₹39,800 | $1650 |
| Total | ₹87,300 | $4255 |
CA Foundation Course Fee Structure
The total CA Foundation Course fee is ₹11300 for Indian Students and $1105 for foreign Students.
| Details of CA Fees | Rupees(₹) | For Foreigner students (in US$) |
| Cost of Foundation Prospectus (Compulsory) | ₹200 | $20 |
| CA Foundation Registration Fees (Compulsory) | ₹9000 | $700 |
| CA Foundation Subscription fees for Student’s Journal (Optional) | ₹200 | $20 |
| CA Foundation subscription fees for Member’s Journal (Optional) | ₹400 | $40 |
| CA Foundation Exam Form Fee | ₹1500 | $325 |
| Total | ₹11300 | $1105 |
Now, let us know, why ICAI charges the following CA Foundation fees in 2022:
CA Foundation Registration Fees
CA Foundation registration fee is charged from the students to get register for the CA Foundation course. After paying the registration fees, students get many benefits from ICAI. After the registration is completed ICAI provides study material to students, also, students will get an advantage from a varied program sponsored by ICAI. Moreover, the Registration fee for CA Foundation Exam is ₹9000.
CA Foundation Fees for Journal Membership
CA Foundation Journal Membership fees are optional, the fee is charged because ICAI provides useful knowledge enriching content to the students. The same is available in a form of a printed copy as well as in the form of an E-Journal. ICAI charges Rs 200 for CA Foundation student journal and Journal Membership.
CA Foundation Fees for Application Form
After registering in the course, students get a 4months study period to prepare for the CA Foundation exam. The students have to the Examination or application fee to appear in the exam and to get the admit card for the CA Foundation exam. ICAI charges Rs1500 as CA Foundation examination from/application from the fee.
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CA Intermediate Course Fee Structure
The total fee for the CA Intermediate course for both groups is ₹20700 and for a single group is ₹14500.
| Details of Fees | Both Groups (₹) | Both Groups (US $) | Single Group (₹) | Single Group (US $) |
| CA Intermediate Registration Fees | ₹15000 | $1000 | ₹11000 | $600 |
| Student’s Activity Fees for CA Intermediate | ₹2000 | ₹2000* | ||
| CA Intermediate Registration Fees as an Article Assistant | ₹1000 | |||
| CA Intermediate Exam Form | ₹2700 | $500 | ₹1500 | $325 |
| Total CA Intermediate Fees | ₹20700 | $1500 | ₹14500 | $925 |
* To be paid once.
Candidates who are pursuing the CA course through the normal route means to say entered through CA Foundation have an option whether they can register for CA Intermediate to pay ICAI registration fees to a single group or both groups at a time at their option.
But the candidates who are entered in the CA Course through the Direct Entry Route have to get register themselves for both groups at one time. Besides the below-given CA Intermediate fees, students from the Direct entry route will also have to pay the Prospectus Cost.
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CA Intermediate Registration Fees
CA Intermediate registration fee is charged from the students to get register for the CA Intermediate course. After paying the registration fees, students get many benefits from ICAI. After the registration is completed ICAI provides study material to students, also, students will get an advantage from a varied program sponsored by ICAI. Moreover, the Registration fee for CA Intermediate Exam for both groups is ₹15000 and for a single group is ₹11000.
CA Intermediate fees for Journal Membership
CA Intermediate Journal Membership fees are optional, the fee is charged because ICAI provides useful knowledge enriching content to the students. The same is available in a form of a printed copy as well as in the form of an E-Journal. ICAI charges Rs 200 for CA Intermediate student journal and Journal Membership.
Application Form Fee for Intermediate level
After registering for the course, students get a 10 months study period to prepare for the CA Intermediate exam. The students have to the Examination or application fee to appear in the exam and to get the admit card for the CA Intermediate exam. ICAI charges Rs1500 for a single group and Rs2700 for both groups as CA Intermediate examination from/application from the fee.
Student’s Activity Fees for Intermediate Level
The student’s activity fee is paid by students to get access to visit different seminars and Workshops, conducted by ICAI during the CA Intermediate study period. ICAI charges Rs. 2000 as CA Intermediate student’s activity fees.
ICITSS fees for Intermediate Level
Besides the above-mentioned CA Course fees, a student is also required to get himself register for the ICITSS after clearing both for either a single group of Intermediate but before the commencement of Articleship Training. It consists of the Information Technology and Orientation Program.
The fee for the Information Technology program is Rs 6500/- including the tea/refreshment.
However, the Fee for the Orientation Program is Rs 7000/- including the tea/refreshment.
CA Final Course Fee Structure
The total CA Final course fee for both groups is ₹39800 and for a single group is ₹38300.
| Particular | Both Group (₹) | Single Group (₹) | Overseas Students (US$) |
| CA Final Registration Fees | ₹22000 | ₹22000 | $1100 |
| CA Final Exam Form Fee | ₹3300 | ₹1800 | $550 |
| Total | ₹39800 | ₹38300 |
$1550 |
CA Final Registration Fees
CA Final registration fee is charged from the students to get register for the CA Final course. After paying the registration fees, students get many benefits from ICAI. After the registration is completed ICAI provides study material to students, also, students will get an advantage from a varied program sponsored by ICAI. Moreover, the Registration fee for CA Final Exam for both groups is ₹22000.
Exam Form fee for CA Final
After registering for the course, students get a 10 months study period to prepare for the CA Final exam. The students have to the Examination or application fee to appear in the exam and to get the admit card for the CA Final exam. ICAI charges Rs1800 for a single group and Rs3300 for both groups as CA Final examination from/application from the fee.
Articleship/Training Practical Fee for CA Final
Articleship fees of Rs 2000 are paid during the time of registration or on the commencement of Practical Training. The student also needs to Pay Rs 500 for the assessment test scheduled by ICAI.
AICITSS Training Fee for CA Final
A student during his last two years of practical training but before appearing in the Final Examination has to get register himself for the Advance ICITSS. It consists of the Advance Information training program and Management and Communication Skills Program.
The fee for the Advanced Information Technology Program is Rs 7500/- inclusive of course material and tea/refreshment.
The fee for the Management and Communication Skills is Rs 7000/- inclusive of course material and tea/refreshment.
Four-Week Residential Program on Professional Skills Development
The students who have passed the Chartered Accountancy Final or Intermediate examination and are pursuing the third year of practical training can join this course.
The students who undergo this program will be exempted from MCS(Management and Communication Skills) Under AICITSS.
The fee for this course is Rs 60,000/- per student on a residential basis.
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CA Course Fee Structure 2022- Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Total Registration and Examination fee for CA?
Ans: The total fee for 5 years of CA registration and Examination fee is Rs. 87,300.
Q2. What is the duration of the CA Course?
Ans: The minimum duration of the CA Course is at least 5 Years.
Q3.What is the Total fee for CA Coaching Classes?
Ans: The total CA Coaching fee for 5 years of a well-reputed Institute is around 2- 2.5 Lakhs.
Q4. What are the total amount CA aspirants have to pay for the foundation courses?
Ans: For different categories, CA aspirants have to pay the fees which are explained clearly above on this page. But the cumulative fees which aspirants have to pay for CA foundation fees are Rs. 98,000.
Q6.How much amount a candidate must pay for the four-week residential program on Professional skills development?
Ans: An amount of Rs. 60,000 has to be paid by the CA aspirant for the four-week residential program on professional skills development.