CA Course Fees: Foundation vs Intermediate vs Final

In India, alongside other highly regarded professional qualifications, the CA course is held in high esteem, with its governing body being the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Every year, innumerable students aspire to be Chartered Accountants and, as such, register for the CA program.

What is the total fee for the course is perhaps the very first and most common question that students as well as parents seem to ask. To respond, one would have to analyze the CA course in its individual components, namely, the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and the CA Final.

This blog aims to improve your planning concerning the professional journey that you seek to undertake, and as such, provides a comprehensive overview of the course fees for each of the three levels.

 

Table of Contents CA Foundation Course Fees Quick Video Summary on CA Foundation CA Intermediate Course Fees Video Summary on CA Intermediate Course CA Final Course Fees Table on CA Course Fees in India Related Blogs FAQs on CA Course Fees

 

CA Foundation Course Fees

Here's a quick video on the CA Foundation overview. 

 

 

The entry-level, CA Foundation, is available to students who have sat for Class 12. In this exam, candidates are taught the fundamentals of Accounting, Business Law, Economics, and Mathematics. Fee Structure for CA Foundation:

• Registration Fees: ₹9,000
• Exam Form Fees: ₹1,500
• Prospectus Fees: ₹200
• Total (excluding coaching): ₹10,700

Depending on the institute and faculty chosen, the total fees, including coaching classes, can range from ₹35,000 to ₹60,000.

CA Intermediate course fees

A very quick video summary on CA Intermediate Course Fees

 

Students who pass the Foundation (or those who simply graduate and opt for the Direct Entry pathway) register for CA Intermediate, which has 2 groups comprising tax, audit, accounting, corporate law, and costing. 

Fee Structure for CA Intermediate:

• CA Intermediate Registration Fees (Both Groups): ₹18,000
• CA Intermediate Registration Fees (Single Group): ₹13,000
• Exam Form Fees: 2,700 (both groups) / 1,500 (single group)
• Student Activity Fees: ₹2,000
• ICITSS Training Fees: Approximately ₹7,000
• Total (excluding coaching): ₹27,700 (for both groups)

The total fees, including coaching, which is almost always taken for both groups, can range from ₹70,000 to ₹1,50,000.

CA Final Course Fees

After the articleship training, the Final stage can be taken, which encompasses the last tier of CA. This stage includes advanced topics such as Financial Reporting, International Taxation, Strategic Financial Management, and Business Laws.

Fee Structure for CA Final:

• Registration payment for CA Final: ₹22,000
• Exam Form’s Fees: ₹3,300 (both groups) / ₹1,800 (one group)
• Advanced ICITSS payment: ₹7,500
• Total (without coaching): ₹32,800

The cost of CA Final coaching is between ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,50,000 based on teaching style and lecturer.

Key Comparative Table of CA Course Fees in India

The fee structure of the CA course in India caters to students of all economic backgrounds. From the CA Foundation to the CA Intermediate to the CA Final, all three levels are inexpensive when considering the career opportunities made available to a successful Chartered Accountant.

Students can invest approximately ₹3 lakh, which includes coaching, to obtain a world-recognized qualification. This can open opportunities in the fields of auditing, taxation, corporate finance, and consulting. If you are planning to pursue a CA, then it is best to know the fee structure at all levels in order to prepare yourself effectively both financially and in terms of academics.

Here’s a comparative table for CA Course fees in India:

 

Level	Registration Fees	Exam Fees	Other Costs	Total (Excluding Coaching)	Approx. with Coaching
CA Foundation	₹9,000	₹1,500	₹200	₹10,700	₹35,000–₹60,000
CA Intermediate	₹18,000	₹2,700	₹2000 + ₹7000	₹27,000	₹70,000–₹1,50,000
CA Final	₹22,000	₹3,300	₹7,500	₹32,800	₹1,00,000–₹1,50,000

 

The accumulated CA course fees in India without additional coaching are roughly:

• Without coaching, approx. ₹71,000
• With coaching, approx. ₹2.5–₹3.5 lakh with coaching

In this regard, the CA course is one of the cheapest professional qualifications in India, particularly in relation to MBA or foreign accounting certificates.

In addition to the normal fees, students should consider the extra costs of

• Revalidation Fees: ₹500 (if the registration validity ends)
• ICAI Membership Fees: 2,000 Rs. After qualifying, you become a chartered accountant.

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FAQs on CA Course Fees

What is the total fee charged for the CA course in India?

The fee at all three levels is approximately ₹71,000, excluding coaching. While coaching can vary anywhere between ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh.

Which level of CA is the most expensive?

The CA Final level has the most expensive official registration and training fees; however, the volume of subjects in the CA Intermediate coaching makes it the most expensive level.

In comparison to other professional courses, is the CA course priced reasonably?

Absolutely. In comparison to an MBA course, which is between ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh and even foreign courses like CPA or CFA, the CA course is reasonably priced and offers equally prestigious career opportunities.