| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on filling up MAY, 2015 CA Exam forms, on-line |
Please note that this paper is merely an attempt to provide answers to questions on the subject, posed to us, by the candidates from time to time, to the extent possible and with reference to the extant scheme of examination. However, this compilation is neither exhaustive not does it purport to be a source of complete information on the subject. Hence, candidates are advised, in their own interest, to refer to the “Guidance Notes” on this site, besides referring to the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.
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1. What is the cost of on-line form for MAY, 2015 exam?
On-line exam forms for MAY, 2015 CA exam are free. Candidates are not required to pay the cost of exam application form for MAY, 2015 CA exam, if they apply on-line.
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2. What is the cost of physical form for MAY, 2015 exam?
The cost of physical forms of Intermediate (IPC) Exam/Final exam MAY, 2015 is Rs 1000/-
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3. I do not have regular access to internet or computer? Is it compulsory to fill the on-line form? Or can I use the physical form?
Though it is not compulsory to fill the on-line form, it is strongly recommended that you may fill the on-line form.
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4. Why should I use the on-line form when I can fill the physical form?
- On-line form is free whereas physical forms cost you Rs 1000/-.
- In the case of on-line forms, payment of examination fees is also to be made on-line, through credit/debit cards. When you use on-line forms, you save on bank commission on the demand drafts that you would otherwise be paying, in the case of physical forms.
- Ease of convenience. You can apply from anywhere, any time at your convenience,( within the stipulated dates). No need to go to bank to buy DDs etc.
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5. How do I register on-line?
The steps involved in on-line registration are detailed on the home page on the portal under "Apply Online for MAY, 2015 >> How To Apply Online for Exams".
Do take care of the following:
DO NOT OPEN MORE THAN ONE SESSION AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME COMPUTER WHILE FILLING THE ONLINE FORM. ie; do not fill more than one form at the same time on the same computer even if you are filling the two applications using different browsers or different tabs of the same browser.
Clear the temporary internet files and cookies before filling up each form.
Fill up the form at a suitable time and from a location where you have a good bandwidth available using browsers Internet Explorer versions (7.0 onwards), Mozilla Firefox(4.0 onwards), Google Chrome(8.0 onwards) or Safari(3.2 onwards). Do NOT fill the form using mobile phones.
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6. Do I need an email address for filling in an on-line application?
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7. Can I use my friend’s email ID?
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8. Can I start filling in the on-line exam form and complete the same later?
Yes, you can do so, until you make successful payment, after which stage you cannot make changes.
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9. I have not received any email or SMS indicating my log in ID or password?
Please check the bulk/spam mail folder for a recent mail with the subject “login ID password for ICAI examination”. Else you can contact the Help Desk at 18004192929 or 0120-3054851, 3054852, 3054853, 3054835, 4953751, 4953752, 4953753, 4953754 or send an email to onlineexamforms@icai.in. Do quote your Student Registration number, Name, Fathers Name and Date of Birth while seeking these details. As per new TRAI regulations SMS will not be delivered on the same day to those candidate who register after 7 PM. SMS related to their User ID / Password will be delivered to the mobile number next day morning after 7 AM.
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10. I am already registered with ICAI in the on-line exam registration portal, when I applied for an earlier attempt. Can I use the same log in ID and password this time?
No. You cannot use the user ID and password that you used during an earlier attempt since they change from exam to exam.
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11. I forgot / did not get my password. What should I do?
Click on the “Forgot/did not get password” on the login screen. After selecting the exam applied and entering your registration number and date of birth, the email will be resent to you. If you continue to experience difficulties, you may contact the Help Desk at 18004192929 or 0120-3054851, 3054852, 3054853, 3054835, 4953751, 4953752, 4953753, 4953754 or send an email to onlineexamforms@icai.in. Do quote your Student Registration number, Name, Fathers Name and Date of Birth while seeking these details.
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12. I am not able to login and fill up the form even after getting the login-id and password.
- Check the opening page to see if there are messages or alerts that inform you that the on-line system is temporarily unavailable.
- Check that you are using the correct login ID and password to access your account.
- Check your acknowledgement e-mail for your login-id and password ( including the suffix such as FNL, IPC etc) and password to ensure that you are using the correct one.
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13. While creating the user ID, I am directed to submit a provisional application? Why is it so?
Your identity as a student of ICAI is validated through your ten digit registration number ( like NRO0123456) , name of the course and your date of birth that you had entered while creating the user ID. If these fields do not match with that in the Institute’s database, the system would not provide you with user ID and password for submitting your on-line exam form.
Hence, please ensure that you fill in your student registration number as per the registration letter sent to you. You are advised to keep a copy of the letter from Board of Studies, ICAI registering you as a student of ICAI ready so that you can fill your registration number correctly.
Also ensure that you fill in your date of birth, as per the documents submitted by you to the Institute at the time of registration.
In case your details do not match with our records, we shall still issue the user ID and password, you will be permitted to submit a provisional application, subject to verification of documentary evidence.
Some of the errors committed by candidates while filling the on-line forms are as follows:
- Your unique registration number typed on the on-line form may be different from the one that is communicated to you by the Board of Studies of the Institute.
- Your unique registration number consists of 10 digits, i.e 3 alphabetical characters and 7 digits prefixed, of which the first digit is a “0” (zero). If you type “O” instead of “0” (zero), your identity cannot be validated by the system.
- The date of birth you enter in the form may be different from the date of birth on the records of the Institute.
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14. Who do I contact for technical support for my on-line application?
If you have successfully logged into the on-line application and need technical support, you can contact the Help line numbers mentioned on the home page or send an email to onlineexamforms@icai.in. They will respond via email as soon as possible ( and within one business day). Please note that the Technical Help Desk can only answer technical questions; they cannot answer questions related to the exam, eligibility etc. Do quote your Student Registration number, Name, Fathers Name and Date of Birth while seeking these details.
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15. I logged into my application and all the information I had previously entered is gone. What do I do?
This has most likely happened because you created two accounts (which is technically a very remote possibility) and have logged into the wrong one. Please make sure you have used the correct login-id and password to access your account.
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Payment related queries: |
16. What is the exam fees?
| Details | Final | Intermediate (IPC) |
| Single group | Rs.1250 | Rs. 1000 |
| Both groups | Rs.2250 | Rs. 1600 |
| Any of the units 1 to Unit 8 of Intermediate (IPC) Exam | Not applicable | Rs. 1000 |
| Unit 9 of Intermediate (IPC) Exam | Not applicable | Rs. 1600 |
| Overseas centres(Whether single or both groups) | $400 | $350 |
| Nepal | INR 3000 | INR 2250 |
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17. I do not have credit/debit cards. What do I do?
Someone else can pay your exam fees, as long as you have their permission to do so.
Take care to give your details when filling in the on-line form. When paying for your exam, we'll ask you for the cardholder's details.
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18. Can I use internet banking? How do I pay the exam fees on-line?
No. Payment of exam fees through internet banking is not permitted. You can make payment of exam fees by using master/visa/maestro credit/debit cards.
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19. Can I make payment of exam fees by DD along with on-line forms?
No. Payment of exam fees by DD is not permitted along with on-line forms. You have to make on-line payment by using master/visa/maestro credit/debit cards only. However, you can make payment of exam fees by DD while you use physical OMR forms.
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20. What is the late fee?
In addition to the exam fee as mentioned above, you will have to pay a late fee of Rs 500/-(USD 11/- as the case may be), if the form is submitted during the period from 25-02-2015 to 03-03-2015.
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21. I filled in the on-line form and also paid the exam fees. However, when I saw the credit card/bank statement, I realized that the amount of the exam fees has been debited more than once in my account. It appears that I might have paid the exam fees more than once. Can I get a refund of the excess amount paid by me? What is the procedure for claiming the excess exam fee payment arising on account of multiple payments/lost transactions etc?
Multiple payments received by us, if any, for a single student (with same registration number), will be identified by the system and are refunded for the credit of the respective accounts from where they originated, by the office, within 45 days of the last date for submission of forms.
In case you have made payment of exam fees more than once and that is received by us for the same student registration number and you do not get a refund within 45 days from the last date for submission of forms, you can claim a refund of the excess amount paid by you, by writing to us within 60 days from the last date for submission of forms, along with documentary evidence, such as bank/credit card statement, of having paid the exam fees more than once. ICAI will verify the same and refund the excess amount, if any, paid by you.
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Important dates: |
22. What is the last date for submission of forms?
Last date for submission of on-line/physical forms without late fee – 24-02-2015
Last date for submission of on-line/physical forms with late fee – 03-03-2015
Last date for receipt of the on-line PDF document (without late fee) – 03-03-2015
Last date for receipt of the on-line PDF document (with late fee) – 09-03-2015
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23. Does on-line registration close at 5.30 P.M. on the last date or at midnight on the last date?
On-line registration closes at 5.30 P.M. on 3rd March, 2015 for May-2015 exams. Hence, take care to see that you fill in your on-line form early enough and do not rush at the last minute.
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Generation of PDF: |
24. The word PROVISIONAL is appearing on the PDF. Why is it so?
The word provisional is appearing because while creating your login-id the date of birth did not match with particulars in our database. for now, you just need to attach the copy of latest registration letter with the PDF for us to verify your registration number. Do get in touch with your regional office to confirm and get your particulars corrected in the database so that you do not face this issue next time
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25. How do I know that my on-line registration is successful? Do I get any acknowledgement upon submission of on-line form?
Upon successful completion of on-line registration, a message appears on the computer screen stating that your transaction is successful and giving further instructions on how to take a print out of your on-line application and send us. You can take a print out of the same and keep on your record. You can also check the status of your application on-line.
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26. I have filled the on-line form and paid the exam fee on-line. Do I still have to take a print out and send it to ICAI and if yes, where should I submit it?
Yes. Even if you have filled the exam form on-line, you will be required to take a print out of your on-line application form, affix your photograph and specimen signature on the same at the appropriate place, get the same attested by a Chartered Accountant/Principal.
Intermediate (IPC) Exam candidates can get their forms certified by a Gazetted Officer, also.
Submission by Hand : You may submit the print out of the application (PDF) within the given dates as above at any of the following offices on working days between 10am to 5:00pm.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
123, Sardar Patel Colony,
Nr. Usmanpura Underbridge,
Naranpura,
Ahmedabad - 380014
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
'ICAI BHAWAN'
No. 16/0, Millers Tank Bed Area,
Vasanth Nagar,
BANGALORE – 560052
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
122, Mahatma Gandhi Road
Post Box No. 3314, Numgambakkam
CHENNAI - 600 034.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
Indraprastha Marg, Post Box. No. 7100,
New Delhi - 110 002
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
52, 53 & 54, Vishwas Nagar, Sahadra,
Near Karkarduma Court Complex,
NEW DELHI - 110032
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
11-5-398/C, Red Hills,
HYDERABAD – 500 004
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
'ICAI Bhawan', Plot No. 19-B,
Scheme No. 78, Part-II, (Near M. P. Pollution Control Board)
INDORE - 452 010
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
D-1, Institutional Area,
Jhalana Doong ri,
JAIPUR - 302004
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
16/77-B, Civil Lines,
Behind Reserve Bank of India,
KANPUR - 208 001, (U P.)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
'ICAI Bhawan', Diwan's Road,
Ernakulam, KOCHI - 682 016
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
Anandilal Poddar Sarani, 7 (Russell Street)
KOLKATA - 700 071.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
'Anveshak' 27. Cuffe Parade
Coloba, P. B. No. 6081,
MUMBAI - 400 005.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
‘ICAI Bhawan’ 20/1, Dhantoli,
NAGPUR - 440 012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
"ICAI Bhawan", Plot No.8, Parshwanath Nagar,
CTS No.333, Sr. No.573, Munjeri, Opp. Kale Hospital,
Near Mahavir Electronics, Bibawewadi,
PUNE – 411 037
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
2nd Floor, Saifee Building, Dutch Garden Road,
Near Makkaipul, Nanpura,
SURAT - 395 001
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
A-4, Laxmi Mahal Coop. Hsg. Soc., 2nd Floor, LBS Marg,
Near Hotel Parimala, Above Amar Chemist, Charai Naka Signal,
THANE (W) - 400 602
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
‘ICAI Bhawan’
Kalali-Tandalja Road, Atladara,
VADODARA - 390 012
Submission by Post : You may send printout of the form by SpeedPost/Registered Post (not courier) without folding and Superscribing the envelope as “Exam Application Form for Final/Intermediate (IPC) – MAY, 2015” so as to reach us before the cut-off dates given above. The address for posting is as under:
Deputy Secretary (Exams)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ICAI Bhawan, Indraprastha Marg,
New Delhi - 110 002.
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27. Incorrect particulars are appearing in the PDF. What do I do ?
The PDF reflects what is filled up. We request you to be careful while filling and saving the form. If you have made the successful payment you can seek correction of the same. You can highlight the area wrongly entered/appearing in the PDF and mark the correction without disturbing any other area. Also SEPARATELY send a signed application quoting the registration number and control number intimating the correction required. Superscribe the envelope with as "Request for Correction Final-MAY, 2015" / "Request for Correction Intermediate (IPC) Exam-MAY, 2015" ) this is only for such case where centre/group are not wrongly entered hence please do not take is as general correction procedure.
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28. Myself and my friend were applying from the same computer and now my details are also appearing in my friend’s PDF.
You have been advised on the portal, in the registration email and through SMS to not to open more than one session at the same time on the same computer. Though abundant precaution is taken to avoid such mishaps, you will now have to get in touch at 0120-3054851, 3054852, 3054853, 3054835, 4953751, 4953752, 4953753, 4953754 to have this resolved before you send the corrected and signed PDFs to the Institute.
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29. My payment was successful. But I am not able to generate the PDF document? What should I do now?
This situation, may, sometimes, occur due to variety of technical reasons beyond ICAI’s control, in which case, you may start all over afresh and also make payment once again. As to refund of the earlier payment made by you, please refer to the answer given earlier for refunds.
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30. Do I need to send any documents along with the print out?
Yes. You need to send the following along with the print out of your on-line application form, with photo, signature and attestation as required.
- Certificate of service ( applicable to Final candidates only)
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31. What does submitting a provisional application mean to me, as a candidate? Will I be able to sit for the exam?
In case you have submitted a provisional form, you will still be permitted to sit for the exam, provided you are eligible otherwise to write the exam. In case you are ineligible, ICAI will send you a separate communication.
However, in addition to the above documents referred to in the previous answer, you will be required to submit a copy of the registration letter from the Institute, indicating your registration number, along with the print out of the on-line application. Please do quote the control/Bar Code/Reference No of the on-line form in your correspondence.
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32. What happens if I forget/omit to send the print out and the annexures required through oversight?
Absence of your photograph and signature, will create difficulties in issue of your admit card and pass certificates. Hence you are advised to send the print out of your on-line application along with your photo, signature, attestation etc, in your own interest, so as to avoid these difficulties/correspondence at a later date.
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33. Can I change the particulars ( such as centre opted, medium opted or group opted etc) after submission of the on-line form?
No. Change of centre, medium or group is not permitted at this stage. Hence, it is suggested that you may check whether the details filled in by you are correct, before you submit the on-line form. You are also advised to keep a copy of the on-line form submitted by you, for your record, in your own interest. Please refer Guidance Notes and Institute's web site www.icai.org for announcements regarding 'Correction Window'.
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34. Is it alright if the print out of the on-line form is attested by any member of the Institute or should it be attested by my Principal only?
Your photo and signature and data on the on-line form submitted by you has to be attested by a member of the Institute or your Principal in the case of Final candidates. However in the case of Intermediate (IPC) Exam candidates, it may be got attested by a Gazetted Officer also.
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General queries: |
35. What is “Unit Scheme”
“Unit scheme” refers to different combinations of papers of Intermediate (IPC) Examination which are required to be passed in one sitting (like a Group), meant for the candidates who have passed one of the groups in Intermediate Examination under the syllabus specified under Paragraph 2A of Schedule B of Chartered Accountants Regulations 1988 ( i.e. Nov. 1994 or later) /PE II/ PCE in order to complete either one or both the groups of Intermediate (IPC) Examination. For more details visit www.icai.org in the students-examination section or the Guidance Notes for Intermediate (IPC) candidates on the home page (http://icaiexam.icai.org).
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36. What are the exam dates:
You may refer to the announcement in this regard in the Students/Examination section of our website www.icai.org or the Guidance Notes on this site, for complete details.
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37. When do I get admit card and how?
Physical admit cards in respect of those candidates who are found eligible will be sent to the candidates, generally 21 days prior to the commencement of examination. Physical admit cards will be sent to only those who had submitted physical OMR exam forms and are found eligible, by post, generally 21 days prior to the commencement of the examination. No physical admit cards will be sent to those who applied online. They will be required to print their admit cards from the above mentioned website. Admit cards with photograph and signatures of the candidates will also be hosted on http://www.icai.nic.in generally 21days prior to the commencement of the examination. You can print your admit card from the from this website, which will be valid for admission to the examination.
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38. What do I do, in case the details in the admit card differ from those in my application form?
On downloading of admit card, please do verify your name, registration number, centre, medium, group etc. In case of any discrepancy, you can contact us at following phone numbers / email-ids :
Helpline Numbers: 0120-3054851, 3054852, 3054853, 3054835, 4953751, 4953752, 4953753, 4953754
For Intermediate (IPC)E/ATE/Units : intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in
For Final: final_examhelpline@icai.in
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39. What are the rules regarding exemption:
You may refer to the announcement in this regard in the Students/Examination section of our website www.icai.org or the Guidance Notes on this site, for complete details.
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40. What are the rules regarding verification of marks?
You may refer to the announcement in this regard in the Students/Examination section of our website www.icai.org or the Guidance Note on this site, for complete details.
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41. I am a physically challenged candidate. Can I get relaxation in time or can I appoint a scribe/writer for writing the exam?
You may refer to the announcement in this regard in the Students/Examination section of our website www.icai.org or the Guidance Notes on this site, for complete details.
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42. Contact details:
a) E-mail:
onlineexamforms@icai.in (Only for technical queries about on-line forms)
intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in
final_examhelpline@icai.in
b) Phone:
18004192929
0120-3054 851
0120-3054 852
0120-3054 853
0120-3054 835
0120-4953 751
0120-4953 752
0120-4953 753
0120-4953 754
c) Fax: 0120-3054 841, 3054843
d) By post:
The Deputy Secretary (Exams)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ICAI Bhawan
Indraprastha Marg
New Delhi 110 002
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