Free Career Counselling Programs by ICAI

For Commerce & School Students (Class 9th Onwards)

Organized by: Board of Studies (Academic), The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Objective: To spread awareness about the CA course, its structure, opportunities, and how to pursue it.

Feature Details

• Eligibility Class 9–12 students, commerce aspirants, teachers & parents
• Cost Completely Free of Charge
• Mode Offline (at schools/colleges) and Online (via Zoom/Webinar platforms)
• Organized by ICAI Regional Councils, Branches, and Empanelled Counsellors
• Content Covered CA course structure, eligibility, fees, duration, career prospects, scholarships
• Languages English, Hindi, and Regional Languages

Topics Covered in Sessions:

• Why Choose CA as a Career?
• How to Register for CA Foundation after Class 12
• Steps in the CA journey: Foundation → Intermediate → Articleship → Final
• Subjects & Study Pattern
• Skills Required to Become a CA
• Job Opportunities in India & Abroad
• ICAI’s Support Structure for Students
• Scholarships and Fee Waivers
• Interaction with Qualified CAs or Senior CA Students
• Guidance on Balancing School and CA Prep

Where These Sessions Are Conducted:

• Schools (Class 9–12), especially CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards
• Junior Colleges and Commerce Coaching Institutes
• NGO-supported Education Centers
• Career fairs and youth fests
• Online via ICAI YouTube and Webinar Platforms

How to Organize a Free ICAI Career Counselling Session:

1. Contact the Nearest ICAI Branch or Regional Council (e.g., WIRC, SIRC, EIRC, NIRC branches)
2. Request a session through the ICAI Career Counselling Portal or official email.
3. ICAI sends trained career counsellors or arranges a webinar.
4. Sessions may also include free ICAI booklets, brochures, and videos.

Useful Links:

• ICAI Career Counselling Website
• Career Portal for Students
• ICAI Regional Councils & Branch Directory

Collaboration with NGOs and Schools

Arthasadhana Social Financial Literacy Foundation can collaborate with ICAI under this initiative by:

• Hosting group sessions for 9th–12th students across India
• Using trained ICAI Career Counsellors
• Adding a module on “CA as a Profession” during financial literacy camps
• Reaching underserved students who may benefit from ICAI scholarships

Both NSE and BSE are aggressively working toward spreading financial and investor literacy through structured programs, digital media, and community initiatives. They both align with SEBI’s national objective of informed investing and fraud prevention.