CA Course Fees in Kerala: Comprehensive Fee Structure for 2025

Chartered Accountancy is one of the toughest courses in India, administered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It has three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. While Final exams are conducted twice a year (May and November), Intermediate and Foundation exams are conducted thrice a year (January, May, and September). Students must pass the papers individually as well as score 50% in aggregate to clear the respective levels.

There are two ways to approach this course:

1. Foundation Route
   Under this route, a Class X passed student may register with the Board of Studies (BoS) of the Institute for the Foundation Course, but they can attend the exams only after appearing for  Class XII board exams.
2. Direct Entry Route
   The ICAI allows the following candidates to enter directly into its Intermediate Course:
   • Commerce Graduates/Postgraduates with a minimum of 55% marks.
   • Other Graduates/Postgraduates with a minimum of 60% marks.
   • Intermediate-level passed candidates of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Candidates pursuing their Final Year Graduation/Post Graduation Course are eligible for provisional registration for the Intermediate Course, which shall be confirmed only upon submission of satisfactory proof of having passed the graduation/post graduation examination with the minimum marks mentioned above, before applying for admission to the Intermediate Examination.

LEVEL 1: CA FOUNDATION FEES STRUCTURE

CA Foundation is the first level of the CA course. Candidates who wish to pursue the Chartered Accountancy Course can register for the Foundation Course after passing the Class X examination, but they can attend the exams only after appearing for  Class XII board exams. Foundation level consists of 4 papers which are : Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics.

LEVEL 2: CA INTERMEDIATE FEES STRUCTURE

Candidates can register for the Intermediate level of the CA Course through two routes:
i. After qualifying for the Foundation Course, or
ii. Through Direct Entry, if they meet one of the following criteria:

• Graduates/Postgraduates with the prescribed percentage of marks.
• Qualified the Intermediate Level examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

DIRECT ENTRY ROUTE

The ICAI allows the following candidates to enter directly into its Intermediate Course:
a. Commerce Graduates/Postgraduates with a minimum of 55% marks, or other Graduates/Postgraduates* with a minimum of 60% marks.
b. Intermediate-level passed candidates of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

The Intermediate level consists of two groups, with three papers in each group.

SELF-PACED ONLINE MODULES (SPOM)

In the current dynamic economic scenario, it is critical for the Institute to adopt a new approach to developing, updating, and delivering professional accountancy education and training. The process of developing a Chartered Accountant must centrally involve critical and interdisciplinary thinking, research, and innovation.

To address this need, four Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) [SETS A, B, C, and D], encompassing different fields, have been introduced for the first time in the Scheme of Education and Training. As the name suggests, students can learn and qualify for the modules at their own pace after qualifying for the Intermediate Level Examination.

• SET A and SET B comprise mandatory online modules:
  • SET A: Corporate and Economic Laws
  • SET B: Strategic Cost & Performance Management
• SET C and SET D offer flexibility, providing a basket of options for each set. Students can choose one module under each set from the available options.
• The minimum marks required to qualify for each module are 50%.
• There is no restriction on the number of attempts for any module.
• Exam Fees: ₹500 per module.

LEVEL 3: CA FINAL FEES STRUCTURE

After successfully passing the Intermediate Examination, students must register for the Final Course and Self-Paced Online Modules. The Final Course consists of two groups: Group I & II.

NOTE:
 Registration Fees for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final Levels:

  The above mentioned registration fees are inclusive of book fees

• Candidates from Union Territories of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, North-East States:
  A 75% concession in the Registration Course Fee for the Foundation level was initially applicable for candidates registering between September 20, 2019, and March 31, 2022. This concession has been extended from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025.

  • The concession also applies to candidates from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands registering between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2025.

     

• Wards of Deceased Members:
  A 75% concession in the Registration Course Fee for the Foundation level has been applicable since April 1, 2022.

INTEGRATED COURSE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOFT SKILLS (ICITSS)
 Information Technology & Orientation Course

Students must successfully complete the ICITSS, consisting of Information Technology Training (IT) and the Orientation Course (OC), before commencing Practical Training. The classes are conducted for a minimum of 6 hours per day over 15 working days.

1. Course on Information Technology

   • Objective: To equip students with skills to face the challenges of a globalized, competitive business environment.
   • Fees: ₹6,500 (inclusive of course material and tea/refreshments).

    

2. Orientation Course
   • Objective: To develop communication and presentation skills and foster professional values like integrity and transparency.
   • Fees: ₹7,000 (inclusive of course material and tea/refreshments).

ADVANCED INTEGRATED COURSE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOFT SKILLS (AICITSS)

Students must successfully complete the Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS), consisting of Advanced Information Technology (Advanced IT) and the Management and Communication Skills (MCS) Course, after completing the Practical Training period but before appearing in the Final Level Examination. The classes are conducted for a minimum of 6 hours per day over 15 working days.

1. Advanced Information Technology Course
   • Objective: To equip students with advanced IT skills for effective and efficient use of IT tools.

   • Fees: ₹7,500 (inclusive of course material and tea/refreshments).

      

2. Management & Communication Skills (MCS) Course
   • Objective: To develop interpersonal and leadership skills for a globally competitive environment.
   • Fees: ₹7,000 (inclusive of course material and tea/refreshments).

SCHOLARSHIPS & FEE CONCESSIONS

The Board of Studies grants various scholarships to students. Eligible students must submit an online application. The automated scholarship process selects students under the following categories:

• Merit-Based
• Merit-cum-Need-Based
• Need-Based for Economically Weaker Students
• Endowment Scholarship

TOTAL COURSE FEES

Let us now conclude the course fees at a glance

Note : The above mentioned course fees is excluding the exam fees and the coaching fees of private institutes.

FAQs

1. Is the CA course very expensive?

No, it is comparatively cheaper than other topmost commerce courses.

2. What are the exam fees of CA course?

INR 1500 for foundation papers and each group of Intermediate and Final.

3. What are the exam fees for the Self-Paced Online module?

It is Rs. 500 for each module

4. Is the registration fees inclusive of book fees?

Yes, the registration fees are inclusive of book fees.

5. Where do I register for a CA course?

It is done in the Self-service portal of www.icai.org

6. What are the registration fees for CA Final?

It is Rs. 22,000 for both groups.