ACCA Eligibility in India 2026: Who Can Apply? (After 12th, B.Com, CA)
ACCA Eligibility — Who Can Register?
ACCA is one of the most accessible global finance qualifications. You can start as early as after 12th class. Here's everything about eligibility and exemptions.
Eligibility After 12th
You can register for ACCA right after 12th if you meet these criteria:
- Stream: Commerce or Science (with Maths/Accounts)
- Marks: 65% in Maths/Accounts AND 50% overall in best 5 subjects
- Age: No minimum age requirement
You'll start from Level 1 (Applied Knowledge) — all 13 papers.
Eligibility After B.Com
B.Com graduates are eligible with up to 5 exemptions:
| Exempted Papers | Paper Code |
|---|---|
| Business and Technology | BT |
| Management Accounting | MA |
| Financial Accounting | FA |
| Corporate and Business Law | LW |
| Taxation (if Tax was in curriculum) | TX |
This means B.Com graduates can skip 5 papers and start directly from Applied Skills level — saving 1-2 years.
Note: Exemptions depend on your university. ACCA evaluates each case individually. Ikshana Learning offers free exemption assessment — contact us.
Eligibility After CA Inter
CA Intermediate students get the maximum exemptions — up to 9 papers:
| Exempted Papers | Paper Code |
|---|---|
| Business and Technology | BT |
| Management Accounting | MA |
| Financial Accounting | FA |
| Corporate and Business Law | LW |
| Performance Management | PM |
| Taxation | TX |
| Financial Reporting | FR |
| Audit and Assurance | AA |
| Financial Management | FM |
With 9 exemptions, you only need 4 more papers (all Strategic Professional) to complete ACCA. This can be done in 6-12 months.
Eligibility After MBA / M.Com
- MBA (Finance) — Typically 2-5 exemptions depending on university
- M.Com — Similar to B.Com exemptions (3-5 papers)
- Each university is evaluated separately by ACCA
Eligibility for Working Professionals
ACCA is designed for working professionals:
- No age limit — You can start at any age
- Flexible schedule — Study online, 4 exam windows per year
- Part-time friendly — No mandatory full-time articleship during study
- PER can be done alongside work — Your current finance job may qualify
How to Check Your Exemptions
- Visit the ACCA Exemptions Calculator on acca.com
- Enter your qualification and university
- See which papers you're exempt from
- Or contact Ikshana Learning for a free assessment
Registration Process
- Go to myACCA on acca.com
- Create an account
- Upload your academic documents
- Pay the registration fee (£79)
- Get your exemptions approved
- Start studying!
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