CA Fee Structure 2026-27: ICAP Registration, Exam and Exemption Fees
ICAP's CA fees effective 1 July 2026: Rs 22,000 to register as a full-time student (Rs 26,700 as Training on Probation), Rs 6,500 annual subscription, Rs 6,400 for the QAT. Exam fees per paper: PRC Rs 7,500; CAF Rs 7,000 for the first paper and Rs 4,600 for each additional; CFAP Rs 14,400 and Rs 5,700; Strategic Case Study Rs 31,900. Tuition at an academy is extra.
These are ICAP's own numbers, from the schedule it labels W.E.F. 1 July 2026 / Autumn 2026 and "revised for 2026-27". All amounts are in Pakistani rupees. If you've seen lower figures elsewhere, they're from an earlier schedule.
Registration and annual fees
|
Item |
Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
Qualifying Assessment Test (QAT) |
6,400 |
|
Annual subscription |
6,500 |
|
Registration as full-time student |
22,000 |
|
Registration as Training on Probation |
26,700 |
|
Transfer fee for trainee student |
26,400 |
Annual subscription arrears must be cleared, except for years when a student was barred from exams. For the steps, see CA registration process.
Exam fees
|
Level |
First paper (Rs) |
Each additional paper (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
|
PRC |
7,500 |
7,500 |
|
CAF |
7,000 |
4,600 |
|
CFAP |
14,400 |
5,700 |
|
Multi Subject Assessment (MSA-1) |
20,500 |
n/a |
|
Strategic Case Study |
31,900 |
n/a |
The "additional paper" rate applies to papers taken in the same sitting, so how you group your papers changes what you pay.
Other assessments and courses
|
Item |
Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
Hands-on course (per course, registration) |
7,500 |
|
Presentation and Personal Effectiveness assessment |
7,500 |
|
MS Office for Business assessment (per paper) |
7,700 |
|
Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics module |
7,500 |
|
Governance & Ethics module |
7,500 |
|
English Communication Skills: ICAP lab / remote proctoring |
16,500 / 24,800 |
|
Professional Values, Ethics and Attitudes course |
1,430 |
Exemption fees
If you hold another qualification, ICAP charges for each exemption claim.
Per paper, when you claim an exemption: PRC Rs 6,100, CAF Rs 7,400, CFAP Rs 11,300.
By professional qualification:
|
Qualification |
Exemption fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
PIPFA |
7,400 |
|
CIMA |
37,000 |
|
ICMAP |
59,200 |
|
ACCA: exemption from three papers |
22,200 |
|
ACCA: exemption from four papers |
29,600 |
|
ICEAW / ICAI / ICAS / CA ANZ / CPA Canada |
200,500 |
Common service fees
|
Service |
Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
Review of answer script (per paper) |
2,400 |
|
Examinee Assessment Scheme: CAF (per paper) |
9,200 |
|
Examinee Assessment Scheme: CFAP, MSA and SCS (per paper) |
12,500 |
|
Duplicate exam certificate |
6,400 |
|
Duplicate registration card |
500 |
|
Transcript |
1,000 |
|
Attestation (per copy) |
200 |
|
Bonafide trainee or full-time student certificate |
800 |
What CA really costs: a worked example
Take a graduate entering at CAF who passes everything first time. Say they sit four CAF papers twice, three CFAP papers twice, and the Strategic Case Study once.
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CAF: each four-paper sitting is Rs 7,000 + 3 × Rs 4,600 = Rs 20,800. Twice: Rs 41,600.
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CFAP: each three-paper sitting is Rs 14,400 + 2 × Rs 5,700 = Rs 25,800. Twice: Rs 51,600.
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Strategic Case Study: Rs 31,900.
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Exam fees total: Rs 125,100.
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Registration: Rs 22,000.
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Annual subscription: Rs 6,500 × 4 years = Rs 26,000.
That's about Rs 173,100 paid to ICAP. It excludes hands-on courses, integrated modules, the English communication course, any retake and any exemption. It's an illustration, not a quote. How you group papers changes the total.
The much larger cost is tuition at an academy or tuition provider. It varies by city and provider, and I haven't found a reliable published range, so check directly with providers (see CA preparation institutes). Third-party guides that estimate the all-in cost put it at roughly Rs 5 to 8 lakh, depending on tuition and retakes.
Scholarships and financial help
ICAP's Student Excellence and Support Fund, effective January 2026, groups three programmes: a High Achievers scholarship (CAT-HA), Students Financial Support (CAT-SFS) and an interest-free loan facility. ICAP's navigation also still lists the Edhi CA Talent Program and the Students Endowment Fund. Eligibility and applications are on ICAP's scholarships page.
Training stipends
Trainees receive a stipend during training. ICAP publishes the rates on its stipend rates page, so check the current figures there.
How to pay
Generate your voucher on ICAP's student fee voucher page, then pay at an authorised branch. Always check the official fee page before you pay, because ICAP issues a revised schedule for each year.
Next steps
Check eligibility, see the CA syllabus, or read the full CA guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the CA registration fee in 2026?
ICAP's fee schedule effective 1 July 2026 lists Rs 22,000 for registration as a full-time student and Rs 26,700 for registration as Training on Probation. Students also pay an annual subscription of Rs 6,500, and the QAT fee is Rs 6,400 if your marks require that test.
What are the CA exam fees per paper?
Under ICAP's 2026-27 schedule, a PRC paper costs Rs 7,500. CAF costs Rs 7,000 for the first paper and Rs 4,600 for each additional paper in the same sitting. CFAP costs Rs 14,400 for the first paper and Rs 5,700 for each additional paper. The Strategic Case Study costs Rs 31,900.
How much does CA cost in total in Pakistan?
ICAP's own fees are only part of the bill. As an illustration, a graduate entering at CAF who sits four CAF papers twice, three CFAP papers twice and the Strategic Case Study once would pay about Rs 125,100 in exam fees, plus Rs 22,000 registration and Rs 6,500 a year in subscription. Tuition, study material and retakes come on top, and third-party guides estimate the all-in cost at roughly Rs 5 to 8 lakh.
Is the AFC exam fee still charged?
No. ICAP no longer lists AFC in its 2026-27 fee schedule, and its Trainee Scheme page marks the AFC route as not applicable anymore. Entry-level students pay for QAT (if required) and PRC instead.
How much is the exemption fee for ACCA-qualified candidates?
ICAP's 2026-27 schedule lists Rs 22,200 for exemption from three papers and Rs 29,600 for exemption from four papers for ACCA-qualified candidates. Other bodies have their own rates, such as Rs 37,000 for CIMA and Rs 59,200 for ICMAP.
