The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, on 1st July 2021 issued a modified Opt Out criteria with regard to the Supreme Court's judgement on 30th June 2021. The major change in the Opt Out criteria is that - any candidate who personally or whose family member residing in the same premises has been affected by COVID-19 and as a result of which, the candidate is unable to appear for the exams, can avail the Opt Out facility. In this case, no RT-PCR Report shall be required. However, a Medical Practitioner's Certificate shall be submitted. To read the official announcement, click here.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has opened the facility to opt out from the July 2021 CA Exams and sit for the November 2021 CA Exams.
Here is the Schedule for Opting Out
Final (Old) : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; | End Date 19-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST) |
Final (New) : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; | End Date 19-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST) |
Intermediate (IPC) : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; | End Date 18-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST) |
Intermediate : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; | End Date 20-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST) |
Foundation : Start Date 28-06-2021 (1100 hrs IST) ; | End Date 30-07-2021 (1900 Hrs IST) |
Criteria for Availing the Opt Out Facility
In case the examinee himself/herself or his/her grandparents, parents, spouse, children & siblings (residing in the same premises) are infected with COVID-19, such examinees will be provided “opt out option” to November 2021 examination cycle. The opt out can be exercised by login into the examination portal and submitting COVID-19 positive RTPCR Report, Aadhar Card and Self Declaration form (as prescribed by ICAI).
To read the complete criteria for Opting Out, click here.
TRENDING NEWS REGARDING THE JULY 2021 CA EXAMS
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ICAI modifies Opt Out Criteria after Supreme Court's Order |
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No RT-PCR Required for Opting Out of the July 21 CA Exams - Read SC's Order |
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SC suggests ICAI to Relax Condition of RT-PCR Certificate - Decision Regarding Opt Out to be given on 30th June 2021 |
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ICAI opens conditional Opt Out Window for July 2021 CA Exams |
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Submission by ICAI on the issues raised by CA Students in their PIL |
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6000 CA Students Write to the PMO to Postpone CA Exams |
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SC to hear PIL filed by CA Students on Monday, 28th June 2021 |
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6000 CA Students write to the CJI to hear their plea out regarding July 2021 CA Exams |
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Admit Cards released for July 2021 CA Foundation, Inter, and Final Exams |
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ICAI gives conditional Opt Out Option for July 2021 CA Exams |
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ICAI to not transfer CA Students to an examination centre in a particular zone of the city opted by them |
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PIL filed in the Supreme Court against CA Exams in July |
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Expecting conducive atmosphere around July 5 for holding exams, says ICAI President |
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Revised Schedule of May 21 CA Inter and CA Final Exams |
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Revised Schedule of June/July 21 CA Foundation Exams |
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Guidelines for Examination Centres, Examination functionaries and Candidates for July 2021 CA Examinations |