CA Entry Routes

Category	Eligibility / Requirements	QAT Requirement	Exemptions / Progression
HSSC / A-Level / Equivalent	• At least 60% marks in Intermediate or equivalent• A-Level (three subjects) with 60% equivalence	Required if marks 50%–59%	• After PRC → Eligible for CAF, then CFAP & Strategic Case Study
Associate Degree Holders (14 years education)	• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% marks	Exempted	• Direct registration & practical training• Can attempt PRC directly → then CAF
16-Year Graduates (SDAI / Higher Ranked International Universities)	• From a Specified Degree Awarding Institute (SDAI) or Higher Ranked International University	Exempted	• Direct entry into CA training program• CAF exemptions (conditions apply)• Can appear directly in CFAP & Strategic Case Study
16-Year Graduates (RDAI / Higher Ranked Local Universities)	• From a Recognized Degree Awarding Institute (RDAI) or Higher Ranked Local University	Exempted	• Up to 5 CAF paper exemptions• After CAF → Eligible for CFAP & Strategic Case Study
Other 16-Year Graduates	• Must complete Graduate Conversion Course (GCC) and required modules	Depends on marks / qualification	• After GCC → Can attempt CFAP & Strategic Case Study
Professional Qualification Holders	• Holders of ICMAP, PIPFA, ACCA (UK), CIMA (UK), or other approved professional bodies	Exempted	• Exempt from PRC & specific CAF papers• After CAF → Eligible for CFAP & Strategic Case Study

🎓 CA Entry Routes & Eligibility Criteria (ICAP)

•HSSC / A-Level / Equivalent

•Passed A-Level, three subjects with aggregate minimum 60% equivalence

•Must have at least 60% marks in Intermediate or equivalent.

•If marks are between 50%–59%, student must pass QAT (Qualifying Assessment Test).

•After PRC → eligible for CAF level, then CFAP & Strategic Case Study

Associate Degree Holders (14 years education)

•Must have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 45% marks).

•Eligible for direct registration and practical training.

•QAT exempted.

•Can attempt PRC directly and then move to CAF level

16-Year Graduates from SDAI or Higher Ranked

•specified degree awarding institute (SDAI) or

•a prescribed higher-ranked international university

•Direct entry into CA training program.

•Exempted from CAF exams (conditions apply).

•Can appear directly in CFAP & Strategic Case Study after fulfilling requirements.International Universities

16-Year Graduates from RDAI or Higher Ranked Local Universities

•Eligible for training registration.

•Exempt from QAT & PRC, and can get up to 5 CAF paper exemptions.

•After CAF, eligible for CFAP & Strategic Case Study.

Other 16-Year Graduates

•Must complete Graduate Conversion Course (GCC).

•After completing GCC and required modules, can attempt CFAP & Strategic Case Study.

Professional Qualification Holders

•Candidates who have completed:

•ICMAP, PIPFA, ACCA (UK), CIMA (UK), or other approved bodies.

•Eligible for CA registration.

•Exempt from PRC and specific CAF papers.

•After CAF completion, can move to CFAP & Strategic Case Study.