Will the CA Foundation November 2021 Attempt Be Postponed?
The Indian Chartered Accountancy (ICAIn) simultaneously confirms the rescheduling of the CA Foundation exam for the November 2021 attempt from November to December. This move aims to avoid undue hardship caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ICAI has also opened enrollment for the same for a limited period until 16th August, exclusively for the December 2021 attempt.
Current Status of the CA Foundation Exam
The ICAI has reassured that the decision to reschedule the CA Foundation exam is primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the gradual return to normalcy, it is less likely for the exam to be postponed. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, however, the ICAI retains the option to further reschedule the exam.
Past Trends and Future Projections
Based on previous experience, there is a high probability of the November 2021 attempt being further rescheduled to the end of November or the first week of December. This step is taken to ensure that students who failed the July attempt get adequate time to prepare for the November rescheduled attempt. The exact timing will depend on the prevailing circumstances and the ICAI's assessment of the environment.
It is also noteworthy that the ICAI has recently postponed the Foundation exams for the June 2021 cycle from June 24 to July 24. Similarly, the Inter and Final examinations are scheduled to begin from July 5, 2021, as per the latest notification from the ICAI. These decisions are reflective of the ongoing and expected control over the COVID-19 situation.
Court Filings and Additional Concerns
Recently, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking prior exam vaccination for students and other relief measures, such as the option to opt-out of the exam if necessary. The ICAI has clarified that the November 2021 attempt is currently on schedule, and it will be conducted under controlled conditions.
Given the current educational body trends of either cancelling or rescheduling exams, there is a possibility of further rescheduling. However, the prevailing trend is that the situation is gradually improving, which suggests that the exams will likely be conducted under some conditions.
For more information and updates, students are advised to regularly check the official ICAI website and other reliable educational resources.