Updated 2026
Total CA Course Fees — Foundation to Final
Every rupee payable to ICAI across all three levels, plus the two mandatory training programs — no coaching fees included.
| Stage | Breakup | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation | Registration ₹9,000 + Exam fee ₹1,500 | 10,500 |
| CA Intermediate | Registration ₹18,000 + Exam fee ₹2,700 (both groups) | 20,700 |
| CA Final | Registration ₹22,000 + Exam fee ₹3,300 (both groups) | 25,300 |
| ICITSS before Articleship | Orientation Course ₹7,000 + IT Course ₹6,500 | 13,500 |
| Advanced ICITSS before Final exam | MCS ₹7,000 + Advanced IT ₹7,500 | 14,500 |
| Total ICAI Fees (excl. coaching) | ₹84,500 | |
⚡ Articleship is now 2 years, not 3
Under the ICAI New Scheme of Education and Training (effective 1 July 2023), practical training after clearing both groups of Intermediate has been reduced from 3 years to 2 years. This shortens the overall path to becoming a CA to roughly 4 years from Foundation registration.
Under the ICAI New Scheme of Education and Training (effective 1 July 2023), practical training after clearing both groups of Intermediate has been reduced from 3 years to 2 years. This shortens the overall path to becoming a CA to roughly 4 years from Foundation registration.
🎯 Where the two training costs fit
ICITSS (Orientation + IT, ₹13,500) must be completed after Intermediate registration and before Articleship begins. Advanced ICITSS (MCS + Advanced IT, ₹14,500) must be completed before appearing for CA Final exams. Both are compulsory — ICAI won’t let you register for the next step without them.
ICITSS (Orientation + IT, ₹13,500) must be completed after Intermediate registration and before Articleship begins. Advanced ICITSS (MCS + Advanced IT, ₹14,500) must be completed before appearing for CA Final exams. Both are compulsory — ICAI won’t let you register for the next step without them.