Introduction: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of accounting professionals. With its commitment to maintaining examination integrity and ensuring a fair assessment process, ICAI regularly updates its stakeholders on important matters. This announcement pertains to the rescheduling of the May 2024 examinations due to the overlap with the Lok Sabha Election schedule.
Detailed Analysis: In a previous announcement made on January 25, 2024, ICAI had provided a detailed schedule for the May 2024 and June 2024 examinations. However, considering the possibility of clash with the Lok Sabha Election dates, it was clarified that the examination dates might be subject to rescheduling.
Now, with the Election Commission unveiling the schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha Elections, it has been confirmed that the elections will span from April to June 2024, with seven phases of polling. Commencing from April 19, 2024, and concluding on June 1, 2024, the counting of votes will occur on June 4, 2024.
In response to this, ICAI has announced that it will release the revised schedule for the May 2024 examinations on March 19, 2024 (Evening) on its official website, www.icai.org. This move aims to ensure that the examination dates do not clash with the electoral process, thereby avoiding any inconvenience to the candidates.
Conclusion: For students preparing to appear for the Chartered Accountants Examinations in May 2024, it is crucial to stay updated with the latest announcements from ICAI. The rescheduling of examination dates due to the Lok Sabha Election underscores the institute’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and fairness of the examination process. By adhering to the revised schedule provided by ICAI, students can ensure smooth planning and preparation for their examinations. Stay connected with the institute’s website, www.icai.org, for further updates and information regarding the May 2024 examinations.
THE INSTITUTE OF THE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
Examination Department
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
16th March 2024
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
No. 13-CA (EXAM)/MAY/2024
This is in continuation to Important Announcement dated 25th January 2024 in which detailed schedule of May 2024 and June 2024 Examinations were informed. In the said announcement, it was stated that in case Chartered Accountants Examination dates coincide with the Lok Sabha Election dates, the examination will get rescheduled.
The Election Commission today have announced schedule of Election to the 18th Lok Sabha in the month of April – June 2024. It is observed that the aforementioned Lok Sabha Election, which will be held in 7 phases, will commence from 19th April 2024 and conclude on 1st June 2024. Counting for all phases will be done on 4th June 2024.
Accordingly, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will issue the detailed revised schedule of May 2024 Examinations on 19th March 2024 (Evening) on www.icai.org.
Students writing their Chartered Accountants Examinations, May 2024 may kindly note the same and bear with us for the time being.
The students are advised to note the above and stay in touch with the website of the Institute, www.icai.org.
(S. K. GARG)
DIRECTOR (EXAMINATIONS)
