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Can I do CA or CS alongside my regular university degree?

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Updated on03/27/26

Doing a professional course like Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) while you are in a regular university is a very popular choice in India. Students frequently inquire about its permissibility and difficulty. Yes, you can do it, but you must follow some rules.

Is it allowed by ICAI and ICSI?

Yes, both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) allow students to pursue graduation alongside their professional studies. However, there is a catch.

While you are doing your article (practical training), you have to get permission from the institute. For CA, you need to fill out Form 112 to inform ICAI that you are also doing a regular degree. They want to ensure your college timings do not clash with your office hours.

The Benefit of "Overlapping" Syllabus

One big advantage is that the syllabus of B.Com or BBA matches a lot with the CA Foundation and Intermediate levels. Subjects like accounting, business law, economics, and taxation are common. So, if you are studying hard for your CA or CS exams, your college exams will feel much easier for you. You don't have to study separately for them.

Challenges You Might Face

  1. Attendance Issues: Regular colleges usually ask for 75% attendance. If your college is very strict, it becomes difficult to attend CA/CS coaching classes or focus on self-study.

  2. Exam Clashes: Sometimes, university exams and professional exams happen in the same month (like May or December). This can be very stressful because both exams are important.

  3. Articleship Pressure: CA articleship is very demanding. You have to work in an office from 10 AM to 6 PM. If you are in a regular college, managing these hours is the biggest hurdle.

What do most students do?

Many students choose correspondence (distance learning) from universities like IGNOU or Delhi University (SOL) to save time. But if you have joined a reputed regular college like SRCC or Hansraj, you should not leave it. A regular degree from a top college helps a lot in personality development and networking, which professional courses alone might not give.

In 2026, the competition is getting tougher. Companies now look for "all-rounders." Having a regular degree plus a professional tag like CA or CS makes your resume outstanding. It indicates that you have great time management skills.

So, if you can handle the pressure and manage your schedule properly, doing both is a fantastic decision for a high-salary career. Just make sure to keep your college and the institute informed about your dual studies.

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Updated on03/25/26

Yes, and this is actually one of the most common paths Indian commerce students take. ICAI explicitly allows students to pursue CA Foundation and Intermediate while enrolled in a BCom or BBA programme. Many students register for CA Foundation right after class 12 and balance both simultaneously. It is demanding, but very doable with proper time management.

Similarly, the ICSI permits CS Foundation and Executive level enrolment alongside a degree programme. The real advantage here is time efficiency as by the time you finish your three-year degree, you could already have cleared CA Intermediate or CS Executive, putting you a full year ahead of peers who wait. Just be realistic about your schedule before committing to both.

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