CA is one of the reputed courses in India, even though it is the dream of many to become a Chartered Accountant. ICAI has implemented Direct Entry Route w.e.f. 1st August, 2012. That’s why ICAI has given two ways for pursuing CA course in India
- CA can be pursue after clearing 12th Exams
- It can be pursued after doing Graduation or Post Graduation.
- Students who have cleared the Intermediate Level of ICSI and ICWAI.
In this article we will tell you how to become CA after Graduation or Post Graduation and CA after Graduation Course Details. This is also called the Direct Entry Scheme in CA.
Eligibility for CA Course after Graduation
If any student want to CA course after Graduation, he/she have to fulfill below mentioned conditions-
- Students who have cleared their Graduation or Post Graduation from commerce and secured minimum 55% or more are eligible.
- Students who have cleared their Graduation or Post Graduation from other than Commerce and secured 60% or more are eligible for pursuing CA.
- Students who have passed Intermediate Level of Institute of Company Secretary of India and Institute of Cost Accountant of India.
After fulfilling the above mentioned conditions, students can register themselves for CA Intermediate Exams on provisional basis with proof of cleared the Graduation or Post Graduation Exams.
Procedure for How to Pursue CA after Graduation or Post Graduation
Step 1- Students need to register themselves to BOS for Intermediate level.
Step 2- Before starting their practical training, students need to complete their 4 weeks of ICITSS
Step 3- After completing the 4 weeks ICITSS, get yourself registered for the 3 years of practical training.
Step 4- After completion of 9 months of practical training, then students are eligible to appear in CA Intermediate Exams for both Groups.
Step 5- After clearing CA Intermediate, students should get register for CA Final.
Step 6- Students need to complete their remaining 2 years of training before appearing in CA Final Exams.
Step 7- Appear in CA Final Exams, clear it, and become member.
Duration of CA Course after Graduation-
Generally when students pursue CA after 12th, it takes a minimum of Four and half years (4.5 years) to become a Chartered Accountant.
But any student who pursues CA after Graduation or CA after Post Graduation, it takes a minimum of Three years (3 years) to become a CA through Direct Entry Scheme.
As such there is no duration of completing CA Course and becoming a Chartered Accountant as ICAI has removed the limit on Number of attempts and on Age.
Comparison of Duration of CA Course from CA Foundation route and CA After Graduation(Direct Entry Scheme)
| S.No | Events | CA Foundation Route | Direct Entry Scheme |
| 1 | Eligibility | After Class 12th | After Graduation or Post Graduation |
| 2 | Minimum Duration for CA Course | 4.5 Years | 3 Years |
| 3 | Exempted From | – | CA Foundation |
| 4 | Eligible for CA Articleship | After clearing 1st group of CA Intermediate | Immediately after registering for CA Intermediate |
| 5 | Eligible for CA Intermediate Exams | After 9 months of Registering for CA Foundation | After 9 Months of Practical Training i.e. Articleship |
Percentage required for CA after Graduation
Students who do CA after Graduation need to attain a minimum of 55% if they done their graduation in Commerce or minimum 60% required if they have done their graduation in non commerce.
| Students | Percentage Required |
| Commerce | Minimum- 55% |
| Non Commerce | Minimum- 60% |
Fees for CA Course After Graduation and Post Graduation
Students who are registering for CA after Graduation and Post Graduation through direct entry scheme needs to pay the required fees for registration for CA Intermediate level.
Below we have mentioned CA Intermediate Total Registration Fees-
| Registration Options / Various Charges | Both Groups (INR) | Both Groups (US$) |
| Registration Fee | 15,000 | |
| Student Activities Fee | 2,000 | |
| Registration fee as an articled assistant | 1,000 | |
| Total Fees | 18,000 | 1,000 |
If you are willing to or curious to know how to do CA course after Graduation or Post Graduation, you are required to fulfill certain conditions that have been mentioned above. In past years, it has been seen that students who have done CA after Graduation from VSI has cleared their CA in First attempt, as VSI Study pattern and Mock Test Papers are best for achieving good results in CA. With this VSI is the only CA Institute in India which has given 6 AIR 1 in the last 8 years and highest cleared Chartered Accountants in India.
If you join CA after your graduation or post graduation, you don’t need to give exams of CA Foundation, or if you want to get All India Rank 1st in CA exams, Join VSI.
