Summary: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Board of Studies (Academic), has extended the last date for stakeholders to submit feedback on the Chartered Accountancy Scheme of Education and Training up to 31st August 2026. The extension was announced on 18th August 2026 and follows the earlier announcement dated 31st July 2026 concerning the comprehensive review of the existing Scheme of Education and Training. Stakeholders who were unable to submit their feedback within the earlier timeline can now participate in the consultation process during the extended period. Feedback is to be submitted through the dedicated ICAI consultation portal. The announcement is issued by the Group on Academics of the Committee for Review of Education and Training (CRET) under the Board of Studies (Academic), ICAI. The extension provides additional time for stakeholders to contribute their views to the ongoing review process. ICAI has encouraged stakeholders to participate actively and provide inputs intended to contribute to the future direction of Chartered Accountancy education and training.
ICAI Extends Deadline for Feedback on CA Education and Training Scheme
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has extended the deadline for submission of stakeholder feedback on the Chartered Accountancy Scheme of Education and Training to 31st August 2026.
The announcement dated 18th August 2026 has been issued by the Board of Studies (Academic), in continuation of ICAI’s earlier announcement dated 31st July 2026 concerning the comprehensive review of the existing Scheme of Education and Training.
Extended Date for Submission of Feedback
Under the latest announcement, stakeholders who could not submit their feedback earlier have been given additional time to participate in the consultation process.
The revised last date for submission of feedback is:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Board of Studies (Academic), ICAI |
| Announcement date | 18th August 2026 |
| Subject | Review of the Chartered Accountancy Scheme of Education and Training |
| Extended last date | 31st August 2026 |
| Feedback platform | ICAI’s dedicated consultation portal |
Background to the Consultation
The present extension follows ICAI’s 31st July 2026 announcement relating to the comprehensive review of the existing Scheme of Education and Training.
The current review process provides stakeholders with an opportunity to submit their feedback concerning the Scheme. ICAI has now extended the submission window so that stakeholders who were unable to provide their inputs earlier can still participate.
The existing New Scheme of Education and Training was introduced by ICAI after consideration of stakeholder inputs and was brought into effect from 1st July 2023. TaxGuru had earlier reported on the implementation of the New Scheme of Education and Training and the related framework.
How Stakeholders Can Submit Feedback
Stakeholders who could not submit their feedback during the earlier period may use the consultation facility identified by ICAI for this review.
The feedback portal specified in the announcement is:
https://cretfeedback.icai.org/
The latest announcement does not prescribe any separate substantive eligibility condition for participation beyond inviting stakeholders to contribute to the consultation process.
Significance of the Extension
The immediate effect of the announcement is to keep the feedback process open until 31st August 2026. It therefore provides an additional opportunity for stakeholders who missed the earlier submission window to place their views before the review process.
The announcement itself concerns an extension of the feedback period. It does not, in the supplied material, announce any final revision to the Scheme of Education and Training or specify any particular change to the curriculum, examination structure, practical training requirements or other elements of the Scheme.
Accordingly, the extension should be understood as a continuation of the consultation process rather than as an announcement of substantive changes to the Scheme.
Earlier ICAI Material on the New Scheme
ICAI’s earlier FAQs on the New Scheme explain its structure and implementation framework, including the Foundation, Intermediate and Final levels and the transition from the earlier scheme. TaxGuru has previously published these FAQs on the New Scheme of Education and Training.
The implementation of the New Scheme has subsequently been accompanied by developments relating to examinations, learning resources and student support. For example, ICAI introduced Self-Paced Online Modules as part of the New Scheme, as reported in TaxGuru’s article on Self-Paced Online Modules for the CA Final Course.
ICAI has also continued to provide academic support under the Scheme through Board of Studies learning initiatives, including the more recent Live Virtual Classes for CA Foundation students.
What Stakeholders Should Note
Stakeholders intending to contribute to the review should take note of the revised deadline of 31st August 2026 and submit their feedback through the consultation process identified by ICAI.
The announcement specifically encourages active participation in the consultation, indicating that stakeholder inputs are intended to contribute to shaping the future of Chartered Accountancy education and training.
Conclusion
ICAI has extended the deadline for feedback on its comprehensive review of the Chartered Accountancy Scheme of Education and Training to 31st August 2026. The extension does not itself announce a revised Scheme; rather, it gives stakeholders additional time to participate in the ongoing consultation. Stakeholders who have not yet submitted their views can use the specified ICAI feedback portal within the extended period.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Board of Studies (Academic)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
18th August, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT
Extension of Last Date to 31st August 2026 for Submission of Feedback on the Chartered Accountancy Scheme of Education and Training
In continuation of the Announcement dated 31st July, 2026 regarding the comprehensive review of the existing Scheme of Education and Training, it is for the information of all stakeholders that the last date for submission of feedback is extended up to 31st August 2026.
The stakeholders who could not submit their feedback earlier may participate in the consultation process by submitting their feedback through the following link: https://cretfeedback.icai.org/
All stakeholders are encouraged to actively participate and contribute towards shaping the future of Chartered Accountancy education and training.
Group on Academics of CRET
Board of Studies (Academic), ICAI
