Are you CA old registration student?
And, are you trying to convert from CA old syllabus (CPT, IPCC and Final) to CA new syllabus (CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final)?
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has revised CA syllabus which is applicable from 1st July 2017. So, old registration students have some doubts that
- whether CA new syllabus is applicable for us or not?,
- Up to which attempt we can write their exams in old syllabus?,
- how to switchover from old course to new course?,
- how much fee we have to pay?
Therefore, we are going to discuss all these queries here. Also check step by step process to convert from CA old syllabus to CA new syllabus.
Let’s check it below.
Transition Scheme: Foundation
For Common Proficiency Course Students:
1 | a) All students registered in Common Proficiency Course and are pursuing Class 11th / Class 12th | Such Students may appear for all available attempts, i.e, June 2019 under old scheme Or After appearing in Class 12th exam, students may convert to Foundation Course under revised scheme at any point of time w.e.f 1st July, 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts, i.e, June 2019 under old scheme, by paying conversion charges of Rs.500/- (US$ 40) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
2 | All students registered in Common Proficiency Course and appeared in Class 12th Exam / qualified Class 12th Examination / appeared for CPT but not qualified | Such Students may appear for all available attempts, i.e, June 2019 under old scheme Or They may convert to Foundation Course under revised scheme at any point of time w.e.f 1st July, 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts , i.e, June 2019 under old scheme, by paying conversion charges of Rs.500/- (US$ 40) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
Such students would be eligible to appear in immediate Foundation Examination to be held after switching provided that the student has passed class 12th Examinations.
Implementation Schedule of CA Foundation Revised Course from 2018.
S. No | Particulars | Date/Attempt | |
1 | Last date for CPT Registration | 30th June, 2017 | |
2 | Date of commencement of registration for Foundation Course | 1st July, 2017 | |
3 | First Foundation Exam to be held in | May, 2018 | |
4 | Last CPT Exam to be held in | June 2019 | |
5 | Three Parallel attempts | Foundation | CPT |
May 2018 | June 2018 | ||
Nov 2018 | Dec 2018 | ||
May 2019 | June 2019 |
B. Transition Scheme: Intermediate (IPC) Course
Through CPT Route:
1 | Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course and are eligible to appear for Intermediate (IPC) Examination but have not appeared / appeared but could not pass any Group | Such Students may appear for all available attempts , i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts i.e till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
2 | Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course and passed Group-I | Will undergo ICITSS (ITT)/ICITSS (OC)/ICITSS (ITT & OC), to the extent not undergone ITT/OC/ITT & OC under old scheme. Thereafter, may commence Practical Training. Such Students may appear for Group-II under old scheme for all available attempts , i.e, till May 2019. Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts, i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
3 | Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course and passed Group-I and commenced Practical Training | 1. Continue with Practical Training 2. May appear for Group-II under old scheme for all available attempts , i.e, till May 2019. Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
4 | Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course and passed Group-II | 1. Will undergo ICITSS (ITT)/ICITSS (OC)/ICITSS (ITT & OC), to the extent not undergone ITT/OC/ITT & OC under old scheme. Thereafter, may commence Practical Training. 2. Such Students may appear for Group-I under old scheme for all available attempts , i.e, till May 2019. Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts i.e till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
Through Direct Entry Route:-
1 | Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course provisionally and are eligible to appear for Intermediate (IPC) Examination have not appeared / appeared but not passed any Group- Such students will be treated as the students under existing scheme even if they submit their mark sheets of Graduation / PG after 1st July 2017 | Such Students may appear for all available attempts , i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts, i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students |
2 | Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course and passed Group-I/Group II | Such Students may appear for the remaining group for all available attempts , i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts, i.e, till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. |
Already registered for Intermediate (IPC) course – provisionally or otherwise through CPT route or Direct Entry Route, but ineligible to appear in Intermediate (IPC) examination may appear for Intermediate (IPC) Examination for all available attempts i.e till May 2019 under old scheme after being eligible
Or
May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 and appear for Intermediate Examination after being eligible or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts i.e till May 2019 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /-(US$ 50)and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students.
Implementation Schedule of CA Intermediate Revised Course from 2018
S. No | Particulars | Date/Attempt | |
1 | Last date for Registration in Intermediate (IPC) Course | 30th June, 2017 | |
2 | Date of commencement of registration for Intermediate Course – (Both Routes) | 1st July, 2017 | |
3 | First Exam for Intermediate (Both Routes)in | May, 2018 | |
4 | Last Exam for Intermediate (IPC)in | May, 2019 | |
5 | Three Parallel attempts | Intermediate | IPCC |
May 2018 | May 2018 | ||
Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | ||
May 2019 | May 2019 |
C. Transition Scheme: Final Course
1 | Already registered for Final Course are eligible to appear for Final Examination have not appeared / appeared but not passed any Group/ appeared and passed either Group I or Group II | Such Students may appear for all available attempts , i.e, till Nov., 2020 under old scheme Undergo AICITSS (Adv. ITT)/AICITSS (GMCS) / AICITSS (Adv.ITT & GMCS), to the extent not undergone Adv. ITT / GMCS / Adv. ITT & GMCS under old scheme. Have to undergo before applying for Membership of ICAI. Or May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts , i.e, till Nov., 2020 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/- /- (US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students. Such students will undergo ICITSS (ITT)/ICITSS (OC)/ICITSS (ITT & OC), to the extent not undergone ITT/OC/ITT & OC under old scheme before appearing for Final Examination under Revised Scheme. |
Already registered for final (under existing scheme) course but ineligible to appear in Final examination may appear for Final Examination for all available attempts i.e till Nov., 2020 under old scheme after being eligible
Or
May convert under revised scheme at any point of time wef 1st July 2017 and appear for Final Examination after being eligible or compulsorily have to convert after completion of the available attempts i.e till Nov., 2020 under old scheme by paying conversion charges of Rs.1000/-/-(US$ 50) and the study material for revised scheme will be provided free of cost but shipping charges will be borne by the students.
Implementation Schedule of CA Final Revised Course from 2018.
S. No | Particulars | Date/Attempt | |
1 | Last date for Registration in existing Final Course | 30th June, 2017 | |
2 | Date of commencement of registration in Final (new) Course | 1st July, 2017 | |
3 | First Exam for Final (new) Course in | May, 2018 | |
4 | Last Exam for existing Final Course in | November 2020 | |
5 | Six Parallel attempts | Final (New) | Final (Existing) |
May 2018 | May 2018 | ||
Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | ||
May 2019 | May 2019 | ||
Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | ||
May 2020 | May 2020 | ||
Nov 2020 | Nov 2020 |
All the students while converting to Intermediate or Final course will get the study material free of cost on converting but the shipping charges are to be borne by the students.
The announcement relating to the criteria of the grant of exemptions under revised scheme for existing students in respect of the group/paper qualified by them under the old scheme will be hosted separately.
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How to Convert From CA Old Syllabus to New Syllabus?
Step by step procedure to switchover from CA old syllabus to CA new syllabus.
Go to ICAI official website: http://13.126.80.200/icaionlineform/defaul.aspx
Click on the link “ Existing student (already enrolled for any course with ICAI) ”
Then you have to enter your registration number and date of birth.
If you enter your details correctly, then your details will appear on the screen.
Then, you have to fill your Email, Phone number. Also, you should set a password.
When you click on the link REGISTER, ICAI will send a OTP to your mobile.
If you submit your OTP, then a notification will appear on the screen that “ Your Verification Completed ”
Again, Go to ICAI website: http://13.126.80.200/icaionlineform/defaul.aspx
Login with your Email and Password.
Once login, you can see an application form which you have to fill your Father’s name, Mother’s name, address.
You should also upload scanned copies of your photo, school/college leaving certificate and signature.
After successful payment, you should print out your application form and submit to ICAI regional office.
Important Instructions:
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 email id 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 email id/mobile number
8. In your dashboard, list of application form which you have applied will be displayed with status and form acknowledgement number.
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).
Payment Gateway Instructions
- Always verify details entered before clicking on “Save and Pay” button, once clicked you will diverted to payment gateway screen.
- Enter payment gateway details and then proceed for payment(Here do not refresh or go back to last page).
- After payment is done you will be diverted to screen where details of your form will be displayed.
- After payment is done, we will confirm receipt of payment only after payment is received in our bank account (this may take 2-4 working days)
- The status of your payment will be displayed as “Payment not verified/confirmed” else transaction details (amount, bank txn number, etc) of payment will be displayed.
- In case even after 2-4 days, the status of your application is displayed as “Payment not verified/confirmed”, then confirm with your bank first and then contact us.
I hope you got full information about procedure to convert from CA old syllabus to CA new syllabus.
Still, if you are facing any issue, let me know in the comments section.
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