CA Foundation Registration 2026, Fee, Last Date, Eligibility, Online Process, ICAI Application, Documents

CA Foundation Registration 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) offers a dynamic and challenging course in Chartered Accountancy (CA). The CA course is divided into three levels – Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. In this article, we will provide an overview of the CA Foundation level and its registration process.

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About CA Foundation Course

CA Foundation Course is the entry level for Chartered Accountancy Course. Students after appearing in class 12th exam conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Govt. as equivalent thereto, can register for CA Foundation Course.

Students after registration to the CA Foundation course are required to complete a minimum of 4 months study period from the date of registration in order to be eligible to appear in the Foundation Examination, i.e., students registered on or before 30th June/ 31st December will be eligible to appear in November/ May examination, as the case may be.

Eligibility for CA Foundation Registration

To register for the CA Foundation course, a candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The candidate must have passed Class 10th or any other equivalent examination conducted by any recognized board.
2. The candidate must have registered for the course on or before the last date of registration.
3. There are no minimum marks required for registration.
4. There is no age limit for registration.

Registration Fee for CA Foundation

The registration fee for the CA Foundation course is as follows:

• For Indian Students – Rs. 9,000/-
• For Foreign Students – US$ 700

The fee includes the cost of the registration form, study material, and the registration fee.

Last Date for CA Foundation Registration

The registration for the CA Foundation course is open throughout the year. However, to be eligible to appear for the CA Foundation exam, a candidate must register at least four months before the exam date. The exam is conducted twice a year in the months of May and November.

• Last Date for CA Foundation Registration for May 2026 attempt :  February 2026
• Last Date for CA Foundation Registration for November 2026 attempt : June 2026

How to Register for ICAI CA Foundation 2026 (Step by Step Guide)

• Step 1 – First, Go to ICAI Website icai.org or Open this Registration form

Note : If you are a existing student ho already registered for CA Foundation but wants to Re-validate Click this Link

• Step 2 : Now Fill the asked details like Name, Date of Birth, Email, Mobile Number, Aadhar Number and Set a password.
• Step 3 : After creation of the Account, Go & Login to Registration Portal Here (Link : http://13.126.80.200/icaionlineform/defaul.aspx)
• Step 4 : Fill necessary details
• Step 5 : Upload / Submit Required documents
• Step 6 : Make payment
• Step 7 : Save and Print the Application
• step 8 : Sign & Attest the Application
• Step 9 : Send the application to ICAI

CA Foundation Registration Link 2026

1. New student (never enrolled for any course with ICAI) >>click here<< to register with this portal
2. Existing student (already enrolled for any course with ICAI) >>click here<< to register with this portal

A candidate has to register for Foundation Course by filling Online Registration Form available on ICAI website (www.icai.org) in “Course Registration Forms” under “Students tab”. While filling the online form, candidates should take care of the following:

• After filling the Online Form pay the required fees online using the payment gateway.
• On successful payment, system will automatically generate the Form, which is to be printed.

Required Documents for CA Foundation Registration

Following documents are to be submitted to concerned Regional Office within 7 days of the date of online registration along with the print out of the online registration form, duly signed by the candidate.

• The duly signed printout of online successful registration form in hard copy
• Attested copy of Admit Card / Mark sheet of Class 12 examination issued by the respective Board
• One recent colour photograph (affixed on the printout of the online successful registration form)
• Attested copy of proof of Nationality, if student is a foreigner
• Attested copy of proof of special category certificate i.e SC/ST, OBC, Differently abled
• Attested copy of the 10th Marksheet/ Admit Card of 10th class indicating the Name & Date of Birth

On completion of the registration process, the study material will be sent to the candidates through Centralized Dispatch System (CDS).

CA Foundation Registration Fee

CA Foundation / CPT Registration Fee as follows for various candidates

For Indian Students

• Cost of Foundation Prospectus – Rs.200
• Foundation Registration fee – Rs.9,000
• Subscription for Students’ Journal (For One Year) (Optional) – Rs.200
• Subscription for Members’ Journal (For One Year) (Optional) – Rs.400
• TOTAL – Rs.9,800

For Foreign Students in $

• Cost of Foundation Prospectus – $20
• Foundation Registration fee – $700
• Subscription for Students’ Journal (For One Year) (Optional) – $20
• Subscription for Members’ Journal (For One Year) (Optional) – $40
• TOTAL – $780

Instructions before ICAI Registration

1. New student means students who has never applied for any course in ICAI, and never ever received Student Registration Number starting with NRO/SRO/ERO/WRO/CRO New students can only apply for Foundation Course and Intermediate through Direct Entry route
2. Existing student means student who has applied for any course in ICAI, and have received Student Registration Number starting with NRO/SRO/ERO/WRO/CRO
3. Existing users will be verified by their Student Registration Number starting with NRO/SRO/ERO/WRO/CRO and birth date.
4. Use your own email id and mobile number, future communication related to this portal will happen on them only.
5. Once registered an OTP (one time password) will be sent on your registered email id/mobile number. Enter this detail in User verification screen.
6. Once registered, you will be allowed to apply for various courses.
7. If OTP not received immediately then do not panic, it may receive after some time.
   After some time,you need to login again with your registered emailid and password.
   Once verified you will be diverted to OTP verification screen, now enter received OTP and submit.
   If not received then click “Resend New OTP” button, a new OTP will be sent on your registered emailid/mobile number
8. In your dashboard, list of application form which you have applied will be displayed with status and form acknowledgement number.
9. If you click on the acknowledgement number, the form submitted by you will be displayed (of which you can take printout and submit to ICAI Regional Office)

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• CA Inter Registration Procedure 2026 – Fee, Due Date, Required Documents
• CA Foundation Study Material for 2026

FAQs – CA Foundation Registration

Becoming a Chartered Accountant through the CA course is a highly respected and rewarding career path in India. The first step towards this journey is the CA Foundation course. Eligible candidates can register for the course by following the above-mentioned registration process, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria, and have the necessary documents and fee ready. The CA Foundation exam is conducted twice a year, and candidates must register at least four months before the exam date to be eligible to appear for it.

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