CA Application Level

Introduction

After successfully completing the Foundation level of the CA course under ICAN, students are required to move on to the next stage, which is the Application level (formerly known as CAP-II). This is the second of the three levels in the ICAN CA program. 

The Application level is not a standalone course; it is a direct continuation of the Foundation level. It takes the fundamental knowledge and basic skills students acquired in the initial stage and elevates them to a higher level. A key characteristic of this level is its focus on practical application. The students are not just learning theory but are taught how to use that theory to solve real-world business problems. The course material is designed to be relevant and practical, preparing students for the scenarios they will encounter in their professional careers and during their articleship. 

Duration of Application Level

The Application level is a nine-month course.

Eligibility criteria for registration in Application Level

• Passed the CAP-I/Foundation Level Examination, or

• Be a Graduate or Postgraduate and secured a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent marks

Provisional Registration

Students / candidates are eligible for provisional registration if they have appeared in the final year of their graduation or post-graduation examination. This means they have completed all their final year exams but are awaiting the official results. It is to be noted that this provisional registration will be converted into full registration only after the results are published and proof of essential documents are submitted within six months from the date of provisional registration and having complied with the eligibility criteria. The proof of such documents shall be uploaded through the student login portal in the website of ICAN. In case, the students are not able to submit required documents within stipulated timeframe or do not meet the eligibility criteria, it will result in the cancellation of provisional registration and the registration fees paid for provisional registration will not be refunded. This process is same as the provisional registration for Foundation level.

Registration Process

The registration for Application level is also opened throughout the year. Registration process is also similar to Foundation level. Details and documents (‘png’ format of documents in prescribed form) required for registration are as under:

1. All the documents as required in Foundation level.

2. Marks Sheet/Transcript and Certificate of CAP-I/Foundation Level. If you are applying for provisional registration, Grade sheet / Mark sheet of earlier levels, and exam admit card of final level. (Also provide information of Passed Year, Board/University, Marks Obtained, % or Grade, Division).

3. Prescribed Registration Fee (can be paid at installment basis). 

Fee Structure

The total fee structure of ICAN for the Application Level Course is as under:

This fee can be paid fully at the time of registration or also on installment basis as under:

At the time of registration: NRs. 23,200

After three months of registration: NRs. 18,000.

Application Level Registration Deadlines

Just like the Foundation level, the Application level’s registration is open year-round. However, to be eligible to appear for the exams, a student must register at least nine months before the examination date. The Application level exams are conducted twice a year, in June and December.

For December Exams: To be eligible to sit for the Application level exams in December, the last date for registration is the end of February of the same year. This provides the mandatory nine-month period (from March 1st to the end of November) required for eligibility.

Here is a crucial point for students who have just passed their Foundation exams. If a student takes their Foundation exams in December, their results are typically declared in mid-February. This leaves them with a very narrow window of less than 15 days to register for the Application level if they wish to appear for the December exams of that same year.

For June Exams: To be eligible for the Application level exams in June, the last date for registration is the end of August of the preceding year. This allows for the required nine-month period (from September 1st to the end of May) before the exams.

The same time constraint applies to students who have just passed their Foundation exams. If they take their Foundation exams in June, their results are generally published in mid-August. This also gives them a period of less than 15 days to register for the Application level and be eligible for the June exams of the following year.

In summary, while registration for the Application level is technically open all year, students must be mindful of the nine-month waiting period to be eligible for a particular exam session. The most critical takeaway is the extremely short registration window for students transitioning from the Foundation level, which requires them to act quickly once their results are announced to avoid missing the next exam cycle.

Course Structure of the Application Level

In the Application level, you have to study overall seven subjects converted into four examination papers. The Application level consists of six papers divided into two groups, each carrying 100 marks as under:

Eligibility Criteria for Application Level Examination

To be eligible to sit for the Foundation level exams, a student must meet the following three conditions:

1. Completion of Registration Period:

A student must have completed at least nine months from the date of their registration. This is a mandatory waiting period designed to ensure that students have sufficient time to study the curriculum before attempting the exams.

2. Passing the Eligibility Examination/Pre-Test Examination:

Students must pass an online Eligibility/Pre-Test conducted by ICAN.

• This is an online test, and the Institute provides criteria, rules, operational guidelines, and a video tutorial to assist students.

• The eligibility test must be passed at least 2.5 months before the final examination date.

3. Adherence to Deadlines:

• The pre-test must be completed within specific deadlines to be eligible for a particular exam session.

• For December Exams: The eligibility test must be passed by the middle of September of the same year.

• For June Exams: The eligibility test must be passed by the middle of March of the same year.

 A student must pass the eligibility test within three years from the date of their initial registration. If a student fails to pass the pre-test within this three-year period, their registration may be canceled.

What after appearing in CA Application Level examination?

After students appear in Application level examination, they shall undertake 60 hours IT (Information Technology) training as mandated by ICAN. Besides this, the students shall also participate in General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) training which is also mandated by ICAN. The process of registration and timeframe for these two trainings will be mandated by ICAN as per their discretion. These trainings will be conducted and completed within 2.5 months after the examination of Application level and before the results of the examination is made public.