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Professional courses: CA, CS, CMA
Professional course
Self-paced professional qualifications in accounting, company law and cost accounting. They need hard work but have low tuition costs compared with many degrees.
Who can join
Registration after 12th (foundation level) or after a degree for later levels. Check each institute's rules.
Courses and options inside this path
- Chartered Accountant (CA) by ICAI
- Company Secretary (CS) by ICSI
- Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) by ICMAI
Entrance exams and entry routes
What you can do after this
- Auditor, tax consultant, finance manager
- Company secretary and compliance jobs
- Cost accountant in manufacturing
- Own practice
Next steps
- Read the registration and exam schedule on the institute's website.
- Study the syllabus before you commit to one course.
Official links
Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is Professional courses: CA, CS, CMA?
Self-paced professional qualifications in accounting, company law and cost accounting. They need hard work but have low tuition costs compared with many degrees.
Who can join Professional courses: CA, CS, CMA?
Registration after 12th (foundation level) or after a degree for later levels. Check each institute's rules.
Which exams or entry routes are used for Professional courses: CA, CS, CMA?
ICAI exams; ICSI exams; ICMAI exams. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website.
What can you do after Professional courses: CA, CS, CMA?
Auditor, tax consultant, finance manager; Company secretary and compliance jobs; Cost accountant in manufacturing; Own practice.