ICAI has started CA Foundation registration for 2019 and students can register themselves by following some simple steps and in this article, we have mentioned those steps.

CA Foundation is the first level in CA Course to enter in CA foundation, students have to register themselves for this level & also follow the CA final study routine.

CA Foundation is an entrance test (earlier known as CPT) which is conducted by ICAI. Students can register for CA Foundation after clearing 12th exams, Earlier students can register themselves for CPT after 10th, 30th June 2017 ICAI replaced CPT with Foundation and now students can only register for CA Foundation course after clearing 12th exams.

In this article, we will tell you the process of ICAI CA Foundation registration, documents required for CA foundation course registration, CA Foundation eligibility for CA foundation and important dates regarding registration for CA Foundation to become chartered accountant in India.

ICAI CA Foundation Registration 2019

Students who are eligible can online apply for registration through ICAI website, so first you should know that what is the eligibility criteria for CA foundation.

CA Foundation Course Eligibility Criteria

The student who has appeared for 12th exams of the respective board. So if you have appeared for 12th class or have passed 12th examination then you register yourself for CA Foundation before the last date.

CA Foundation Registration Last Date 2019

The last date for CA Foundation registration for May 2019 attempt is 31 December 2019 and for November 2019 attempt is 30th June 2019.

CA Foundation Registration Process

CA Foundation Online Registration process is mentioned below

1. Click on the given link – Click here
2. Now click on ‘new user registration
3. After clicking on ‘new user registration’ a new window will open in your screen with two options first is for existing users and second is for new users.
4. Select one of them
5. Now enter some basic details like your name, mobile number, DOB, etc
6. Again check your details and click on submit
7. After this you will get an OTP on your number, now enter the OTP and click on submit
8. Now login with your ID and password
9. Fill other details like – Your father’s name, mother’s name, pin code, city, address
10. After this, you have to upload scanned passport size photograph, signature, and school leaving certificate.
11. Now click on save
12. After this, you have to pay fees through online mode.

After payment system will generate CA Foundation Exam registration form and you have to submit this form to the concerned regional office within 7 days along with required documents and the required documents are mentioned below.

Documents required for CA Foundation Registration

Students have to submit these document to the concerned regional office and the documents are

• Attested copy of 12th class marksheet/ admit card
• One colored photograph affixed on the hard copy of registration form
• If the student is foreigner then he has to submit an attested copy of nationality proof
• Attested copy of special category certificate i.e. SC, ST, OBC
• Attested copy of 10th class admit card/ marksheet (including DOB and Name)

After completing this process foundation study material will be sent to your registered address.

CA Foundation Registration Fees

Registration fee is Rs 9000. Students also have to pay the cost of prospectus fees (Rs 200) and if you want to get journal membership then you have to pay Rs 200.

How to Check CA Foundation Registration Status

You can check the registration status by two methods

1. After registration, if you have got a registration confirmation mail which includes your password and registration number, it means your registration is done.
2. If you are able to access your registration letter online, it means your registration done.

ICAI CA Foundation Registration Letter

After registration, ICAI will send you a registration letter to your registered address within one month of registration. If you don’t receive a registration letter you can inquire with the regional office.

Students can also get the registration letter online by following these steps

1. Go to the ICAI website
2. Click on e-services > reprint letter
3. Now select the type of letter i.e. registration of CA foundation
4. After this select student in candidate type
5. Now enter your registration number and DOB
6. Now click on submit to get an acknowledgment letter

After this, you can get a print the acknowledgment letter

Why You Need a Registration Letter

It’s advisable for students to carry registration letter to the examination center along with admitting card. In the case, if you forget to carry your admit card to examination center or have lost it somewhere then you appear for exams after some procedures.

Now we have told you complete details about the CA foundation classes and CA Foundation registration like registration process, required documents for registration, registration date, registration fees, registration letter and how to check the registration status of CA Foundation.

Hope like this article and If you have any query, then please tell us in the comment box.

Author Bio:

Amit Sharma is a chartered accountant and helping CA Students from last 6 years by providing useful information for all level of CA course like CA Foundation registration process, important dates, Amendments, CA Intermediate Course detail, etc and if you like this article then comment yes and if you have any query, please tell us in the comment box.