CA Foundation Application Form 2025 (Till Nov 23): Apply @icaiexam.icai.org

CA Foundation application form 2025 for the January session is in process from Nov 10, 2024. The form-filling is being commenced on the official website in online mode at icaiexam.icai.org. The CA Foundation 2025 application form-filling last date without late fee is Nov 23, 2024.

However, applicants can fill the application form till Nov 26, 2024 by paying the late fees. Students will have to provide the details required carefully. They will first have to create their login ID and then based on that the form-filling will be done.

Furthermore, the CA Foundation 2025 form correction window will be activated between Nov 27 - 29, 2024. The correction window will be activated on the official website for a limited time period. Thus, students must be very careful with the details while filling out the application form.

CA Foundation enrollment fee is INR 9000 for Indian students and $700 for US students. Candidates must finish their CA Foundation registration 2025 within the scheduled date, else will not be able to appear for the exam.

CA Foundation Application Form Link 2025

CA Foundation application form 2025 has been released by ICAI on Nov 10, 2024 for the January 2025 session. The form-filling will last till Nov 23, 2024 without late fee and till Nov 26, 2024 with late fees submission.

The form for the January 2025 session exam has been released on the official website. Applicants are required to visit the official website or can refer the direct link provided in the table below to apply for the CA Foundation 2025 application form.

Particulars	Link
CA Foundation 2025 Form Direct Link	Click Here

Stages of CA Foundation 2025 Registration Process

Following are the stages for CA Foundation 2025 registration process.

• Create Profile: Make your profile on the ICAI website icaiexam.icai.org.
• Login Details: Log in with your CA Foundation Registration ID and Password, Enter your details, and upload images/scanned copies into CA Foundation application form 2025.
• Payment: Pay online to conclude CA Foundation form.

CA Foundation Registration 2025 Process

The step-by-step procedure for registering for CA Foundation 2025 is as follows. The detailed steps provided will the students to fill their more easily.

Step 1: Register to Obtain CA Foundation User ID and Password

• Go to the ICAI's students' portal at icaiexam.icai.org.
• To start, click on “Register Now” and create your profile. CA Foundation registration form will be as follows.

• To register online, the aspirants need to enter details such as their CA Foundation Registration Number, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, etc.

• Submit CA Foundation registration details and the login credentials will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.

Step 2: Filling the Application Form

• Once you receive CA Foundation login credentials, use those details to log in. Then, proceed to fill in the details in the CA Foundation application form as shown below.

• After entering the details, click the "save and proceed" button to create the profile.
• By creating the profile, you have finished step 1 out of 2 and are only one step away from completing the profile as shown below:

• Step 2 of the profile is entering your complete address details. Make sure the details entered are correct before clicking "validate the details" first and then click "select details".

• Your given information will now be saved. This will effectively complete the 2nd step and also your profile. You will now be taken to the completed profile as shown in the sample below:

Step 3: Uploading the Documents and Submission

• You need to upload the scanned copy of your photograph, signature, 12th mark sheet, 10th mark sheet and attested Declaration in JPEG format within the 100 – 300 KB size.
• After uploading the above documents, it is now time to "Review" the information entered so far.
• You have to now carefully read the "Declaration" and tick the checkbox "I Agree" if you agree and then click "Final Submit" appearing in the bottom right corner. This will essentially finish your CA Foundation application form.
• In case you want to make any changes in the already filled CA Foundation 2025 application form then click the "Back To Form" button on the bottom left corner of the page. After making the necessary changes, submit CA Foundation application form 2025.
• In case you face any difficulty in filling out CA Foundation online application form, feel free to call any one of the ICAI helpline numbers 0120-3054851/852/853/854/835,4953751/752/753/754.

Step 4: Payment of Fees

• You can refer to the table above to know CA Foundation 2025 fee based on your exam centre location.
• CA Foundation fee amount will appear on the screen according to the test centre you have chosen. Enter Captcha correctly and click the "Make Payment " button to pay the fee.

• CA Foundation form fee can be paid using Visa/Master/Maestro Credit/Debit Card/Rupay Card/Net Banking mode.
• On successful payment of CA Foundation application fee, you will be taken to a confirmation page acknowledging the same.
• Make sure you download the filled CA Foundation application form 2025 by clicking the "Download PDF" button on the bottom right corner. You should keep this copy safe at least until the admit card is released.
• After saving CA Foundation 2025 application form, you can now proceed to go to your Dashboard by clicking the button mentioning the same on the bottom left corner.

Correction of Application

• The ICAI also provides an opportunity for you in case you want to make any corrections to CA Foundation 2025 application form, through a correction window on the dashboard.
• This facility for making corrections will be available, in two separate sessions. The first opportunity will be free of cost, whereas, in the second opportunity, you will need to pay a late fee of Rs.600 or USD 10 (depending on your test centre location) to edit the details.
• Refund of Fee: Multiple payments made online, if any, received by the Institute, due to systemic error, for a single student (using the correct CPT registration number), will be identified by the system and the excess fee received will be refunded to the credit of the respective accounts from where they originated, by ICAI, within 21 days of the last date for submission of forms.
• In no other condition, the fee once paid will be refunded.
• If Not Reached in Time: In case/hardcopy of your so-filled Online Application Form, complete in all respects, does not reach the ICAI’s Office in New Delhi within the stipulated last date, you will not be permitted to appear at CA Foundation 2025.

Step 5: Submission of Printout of Online Application Form to ICAI

• You have to now send the printout of the CA Foundation Online Application Form without folding and Superscribing the envelope as "Online Application Form for May CA Foundation Exam" by Speed Post/Registered Post to the ICAI address.
• The ICAI address: Joint Secretary (Exams.), Examination Department, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 'ICAI Bhawan', Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi – 110 002, so reach before the deadline.

Note:

• In case your image does not appear or if you wish to change your photograph and signature (after the final submission of the application form online), then before sending the hard copy,
  • You will be required to print the PDF of your application form.
  • Affix your photograph and signature at the specified place on the physical printout.
  • You then need to get them attested by a Chartered Accountant or Head of an Educational Institution or a Gazetted Officer and submit it in the normal course, in the specified format.
• If your photograph and signature appear on the PDF, then you need NOT send the printout of the PDF to the Exam Department.

Also Refer: CA Foundation Exam Pattern

CA Foundation Application Form 2025 Dates

CA Foundation Exam Event	CA Exam Dates 2025
Upcoming Events
Last Date for Form Submission without Late Fee	Nov 23, 2024
Last Date for Form Submission with Late Fee	Nov 26, 2024
CA Foundation Form Correction Starting Date	Nov 27, 2024
CA Foundation Form Correction Ending Date	Nov 29, 2024
CA Foundation Exam Date	Jan 12, 14, 16, and 18, 2025
Past Event
CA Foundation Registration Starting Date	Nov 10, 2024 (Ongoing)

Must Check: CA Foundation Exam Dates

CA Foundation Application Fees 2025

The application fee for CA Foundation is tabulated below. The fees varies for students based on their centres. Applicants must check the fees and accordingly apply and pay while filling out the form.

CA Foundation Application Fee

Exam Centre	Application Fee
For Indian Centres	INR 1500
For Katmandu (Nepal) Centre	INR 2200
For Overseas Centres (Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Muscat)	USD 325

Must Refer: CA Foundation Syllabus

CA Foundation Application Form 2025 Documents

Candidates are advised to check if they carry the following documents before applying for the exam.

• Declaration (in the prescribed format) attested by your parents /Guardian and Head of Educational Institution / Member of ICAI / Gazetted Officer
• A scanned copy of the Class 12 Marksheet
• Scanned copy of Proof of Special Category (If any)
• A scanned copy of the Passport size Photograph
• Scanned copy of 10th Marksheet or Birth Certificate.

Must Refer: CA Foundation Admit Card

Instructions for Students Taking up CA Foundation 2025

Candidates are required to follow the instructions during CA Foundation 2025.

• You should not submit more than ONE application form for CA Foundation. If more than one application is submitted, one or all of them will be rejected.
• CA Foundation 2025 exam fee once paid is Non-Refundable / Non-Adjustable.
• CA Foundation Application Forms that are incomplete/ unsigned/ non-attested will be rejected.
• You can submit the Filled CA Foundation Application form in person at the Head Office or any of the Offices of the Institute.
• You should download the Declaration from the ICAI website. Then get it attested by a Chartered Accountant or a Gazetted Officer or Principal of School/College and Parent/ Guardian and upload its scanned copy.
• Candidates will be allowed to change the Centre/ Medium of the CPT examination as per the schedule above. For this, you need to upload a scanned copy of a handwritten/typed application for change of Centre/Medium duly signed by the Candidate.
• If the photograph uploaded by the Candidate does not appear in the Application Form pdf, you can paste two latest passport photographs (size – 3.5 X 4.5 cm)– One attested and one non-attested.
• If the Signatures are not appearing in the pdf then Sign at specified places.

Read More: CA Foundation Exam Centres

ICAI CA Foundation Statistics

Candidates must check the CA Foundation statistics for different zones provided in the tabular below.

Zone	Number of students	Percentage of students
East	15771	6.60%
West	65852	27.57%
North	31940	13.37%
South	64520	27.01%
Central	60804	25.45%

Also Read: CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria