ICAI Online Facility to Surrender Exemption (incl. Permanent): CA Inter 5 Aug, CA Final 30 Sep 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced an online facility to apply for the surrender of exemption obtained — including Permanent Exemption. This makes the process fully online and easier for candidates, removing the need for offline requests.

What is "surrender of exemption"?

When a student scores 60 or more marks in an individual paper, ICAI grants an exemption in that paper for the following attempts. Surrendering an exemption means voluntarily giving it up so the candidate can re-appear in that paper (for example, to attempt a better score). A Permanent Exemption can now also be surrendered through this same online facility.

How to apply online

1. Log in to your SSP (Self Service Portal) dashboard on the ICAI website using your credentials.
2. Go to Exam Functions.
3. Choose the option to surrender the exemption obtained and submit before the applicable cut-off date above.

Source: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Examination Department — announcement dated 30 July 2026, issued by the Joint Secretary, Examinations. Please confirm all details and apply on the official ICAI website (www.icai.org). Conferenza is not affiliated with or endorsed by ICAI; this is an informational summary prepared for students.