CA Foundation Registration 2022: Check Steps to Apply Online

CA Foundation Registration 2022: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened online registration for the November session of the CA Foundation 2022. Candidates are able to apply to ICAI through their official website, icai.org. The CA Foundation November/December 2022 exam registration started on August 1 and the last date to fill the form without late fee is August 31, 2022.

The CA Foundation programme is the first step on the path to becoming a Chartered Accountant. Candidates who have completed their class 12 exams and want to pursue a career in accounting can take the CA Foundation exam.

Latest Update:
– July 31, 2022: The last date to register for the ICAI CA November/December session is August 31, 2022. Click here for the direct link to fill out the application form.
– August 1, 2022: Candidates can pay the late fee and submit their application form by September 7, 2022.

ICAI CA Foundation Registration 2022: November/December Session

To apply online for CA Foundation, candidates will first register with the Board of Studies (BoS) and complete the four-month study period. Candidates have to apply before the deadline. The last date to fill out the CA Foundation application is August 31, 2022.

CA Foundation course is conducted twice a year in the offline mode. Once registered, it will be valid for three years. You can also revalidate it for the next three years by paying the revalidation fees.

CA Foundation Correction Window

Candidates appearing for the CA Foundation 2022 exam scheduled in the November/ December 2022 session will have an opportunity to change their test city preference in the online application form. The application correction dates will be informed soon.

CA Foundation Online Application Dates 2022

CA Foundation November session online application dates have been released on the official website. Candidates can check the updated schedule from the table below:

November/ December

Timings of CA Foundation Exam

Note: In papers 3 & 4, no advance reading time of 15 minutes will be provided. In papers 1 & 2, advance reading time of 15 minutes will be given from 1.45 PM to 2 PM.

CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2022

Before applying for the CA Foundation, candidates need to know whether or not they are eligible for the exam. Thus, go through the CA Foundation eligibility criteria, which are given below.

1. Candidate must have passed or appeared this year for Class 12, or any equivalent examination carried out by a recognised board.
2. Candidates must have registered for the CA Foundation before the deadlines mentioned.
3. After successful registration, the candidate will have to undergo a minimum of 4 months of study period before appearing for the foundation exam.
4. There is no upper age limit for the candidates to apply for the CA foundation exam.

How to Register for CA Foundation 2022?

All the new candidates will have to register with ICAI to Apply for the CA Foundation 2022. The steps for the CA Foundation exam registration exam form 2022 are as follows:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website – icai.org.
• 2nd Step: Now click on the tab ‘Students’ and then click on ‘Course Registration Forms’.
• 3rd Step: Click on the ‘Application Form for Registration to Foundation Link’ on the new page.
• 4th Step: Now, if you are a new candidate, then click on the CA Registration First Time Link and for existing students, click on the respective link.
• 5th Step: Click on the new registration link, and you will be redirected to a new page. Now enter the essential details such as name, mobile number, date of birth, email ID, nationality, etc.
• 6th Step: Now click on the button Generate ‘OTP’. A captcha code appears to enter in the box provided and click on the button ‘submit’.
• 7th Step: OTP will be sent to your mobile phone. Enter the OTP and click on ‘Validate OTP’
• 8th Step: A confirmation message will appear. Read it and click on the button ‘OK’. A ‘User ID’ and ‘Password’ will be generated, check the mail sent by the officials, and make a note of the credentials for future login.
• 9th Step: Log in to the account using the ‘User ID’ and ‘Password’. Then click on ‘Student Cycle’ and then click on ‘Apply for Foundation’
• 10th Step: Enter your personal details such as your father’s name, your mother’s name, your address, PIN code, category, etc. Save and proceed to the next step.
• 11th Step: Upload the scanned images of your passport-size photograph, signature, and other original documents. Click on “Save” and proceed to the next step.
• 12th Step: Once you have successfully uploaded the images, you need to pay the prescribed fees. The payment of fees can be made online mode. After the successful payment of the fees, the system will automatically generate the CA foundation exam form with a successful transaction message. Save it for future reference.

CA Registration Fees 2022

The CA online registration fees for 2022 are as follows:

Note: Candidates belonging to the North-East states and the union territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have to pay INR 2250 for registering for the CA Foundation course between September 20, 2019, to March 31, 2022.

How To Fill CA Foundation Application Form 2022?

After successfully registering CA Foundation 2022, candidates must fill out the CA Application form. The steps to fill out the application form are as follows:

• – 1st Step: Visit the official website – icaiexam.icai.org
• – 2nd Step: Click on the tab ‘Login/ Register’.
• – 3rd Step: Enter ‘Login ID’ and ‘Password’ and click on ‘Login’ or for new users click on ‘New Users Register Here’.
• – 4th Step: Enter the basic details such as name, email ID, Mobile number, gender, etc and click on the button ‘Register’.
• – 5th Step: A ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Password’ will be generated. Make a note of it and click on the button ‘Complete Your Profile’.
• – 6th Step: Now continue to fill the application form with personal, educational, and other essential details. Click on the button ‘Save & Next’.
• – 7th Step: Now make the payment through online modes such as VISA or MASTER or MAESTRO credit card/ debit card/ Rupay card/ net banking/ BHIM UPI.
• – 8th Step: Now, take a print of the filled application form for future reference.

CA Foundation Application Fee 2022

Check the CA Foundation Application Fee details from the table below:

CA Foundation Online Application Late Fee

Candidates who do not apply online for the CA Foundation December session on or before January 1, 2022, will have to pay a late fee to apply online. The CA Foundation Late Fee Details are as follows:

Documents Required for CA Foundation Registration 2022

The following documents are required to be submitted by the students for CA Foundation Registration 2022:

1. Attested copy of Admit Card/ Mark Sheet of Class 12th examination issued by the respective board.
2. One recent colour photograph (affixed on the online successful registration form.)
3. An attested copy of proof of nationality for foreign students
4. Attested copy of proof of special category certificate, i.e. SC / ST, OBC, Differently abled.
5. An Attested copy of the 10th Marksheet/ Admit Card of 10th Class indicating the Name & Date of Birth.
6. The duly signed printout of the online successful registration form is in hard copy.

FAQs on CA Foundation Registration 2022

Candidates might have many questions regarding this topic. Here are a few commonly asked questions and answers.

Q.1: Can I fill out the CA Foundation registration form offline?
Ans: No. Candidates must only fill out the CA registration form on the official website. 

Q.2: What is the CA Foundation registration fee?
Ans: Candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs. 9000 to register for the CA Foundation course.

Q.3: How many attempts can I try for CA Foundation?
Ans: Candidates can give six attempts in three years for CA Foundation. 

Q.4: What is the upper age limit for CA Foundation?
Ans: There is no upper age limit for CA Foundation. Candidates who meet the educational qualification can try CA Foundation. 

Q.5: Can a student of Class 10 register for the CA Foundation course?
Ans: Candidates can register for CA foundation only after they have completed Class 12.

Q.6: How many papers are there in the CA Foundation exam?
Ans: CA Foundation exam has 4 papers. Candidates who clear those 4 papers get qualified for CA intermediate exam.

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