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Can you study CA with B.Com? Fees, study hours and details explained
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News18•18-10-2026, 13:16
Can you study CA with B.Com? Fees, study hours and details explained
  • •Students can pursue Chartered Accountancy along with B.Com or enter directly after graduation.
  • •Demand for Chartered Accountants in India is expected to reach around 50 lakh by the year 2050.
  • •Experts recommend dedicated daily study of eight to ten hours to succeed in the rigorous CA exams.
  • •The registration fee is Rs. 18,000 for the Intermediate course and Rs. 22,000 for the Final course.
  • •Coaching is not mandatory, and students with financial constraints can pass through self-study to reduce costs.

Key Questions Answered

B.Com students can join the CA course through the direct entry route, or they can register while studying in the final year of graduation provided they complete an eight-month theoretical study, as well as via the Foundation course after completing the 12th grade.inter_text

Professor Dr. Shobhana Goyal recommends studying eight to ten hours a day to succeed in CA exams. Additionally, students must complete a two-year articleship program to gain essential practical experience working alongside a Chartered Accountant.inter_text

The official registration fee is Rs. 18,000 for the CA Intermediate course and Rs. 22,000 for the Final course. Coaching classes cost extra, but students with limited financial resources can lower their expenses by choosing self-study.inter_text