ICAI has announced in the Notification BoS/Announcement/227/13 Dated 7th January 2013 that students who are pursuing PCC (Professional Competence Course) will be required to convert in Intermediate Professional Course (IPC) after November 2012 examination. So, this means November 2012 was the last attempt of CA PCC. ICAI further clarified that it will not conduct PCC examination from May 2013 exam sessions. So, PCC students who failed in November 2012 CA PCC examination will have to convert in Intermediate Course (IPC) by conversion from PCC to IPCC exam to be eligible for upcomin CA exams. So, check below for the Simple Procedure to Convert from PCC to IPCC to Appear in Nov 2013 & later IPCC exams.
Note: IPCC (Integrated Professional Competence Course) is renamed to Intermediate (IPC = Intermediate Professional course) from May 2013 exam onwards.
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A. Procedure of PCC to Intermediate (IPC) Conversion:
Below Simple Procedure to Convert from PCC to IPCC to Appear in upcoming IPCC examination is given.
> Fill and submit the prescribed form along with Conversion Fee as specified above for shifting from Professional Competence Course (PCC) to Intermediate (IPC) Course. Form for switchover to Intermediate (IPC) Course can be downloaded from the following link:
Download PCC to IPCC Conversion Form: http://220.227.161.86/14650IPCC_Converson_Form.pdf
PCC to IPCC Conversion Fees: If you want to convert from PCC to IPCC then you will have to pay Rs.500 as conversion fee (for both groups) from PCC to IPCC.
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Particulars of fee |
Fee |
Fee |
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(Rs.) |
($) |
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Conversion Fee for Both Groups (including Study Material) |
500 |
30 |
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ATC (Optional ) Fee |
1000 |
60 |
Note: The 500Rs amount should be paid by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of “The Secretary,The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India” payable at Mumbai/ Chennai / Kotkata / Kanpur/ New Delhi [as the case may be].
Documents to be Enclosed with Conversion Form:
> Enclose a copy of certificate issued by the ICAI having undergone Compulsory Computer Training (CCT)/ Information Technology Training (ITT), if already completed, for ready reference.
>Enclose a copy of Articled/ Audit Training Registration/ Completion Certificate issued by the Institute.
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B. Eligibility Requirement to appear in Intermediate (IPC) Examination after conversion:
Professional Competence Course (PCC) students would be eligible to appear in the Intermediate (IPC) Nov 2013 Examination on fulfilling the following requirements:
(a) Undergo 100 hours Information Technology Training (ITT), if not completed earlier;
(b) Completion of nine months practical training (which include concurrent study course for a period of eight months) – students who are not fulfilling the above requirement (i.e. has served less than 9 months of articled training), shall be required to re-register for practical training and complete nine months so as to become eligible for appearing in the Intermediate (IPC) Examination;
It is clarified that students who are converting from PCC to Intermediate (IPC) Course are required to undergo articled training for a period of three and half years (3½);
(c) Orientation Course is exempted for PCC students converting to Intermediate (IPC) Course.
So PCC students who converts to IPCC will not have to do the Orientation Training.
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Sir,
Thank you for the informative post. I had a query regarding the time period after which one can write the final exams, for PCC to IPCC converted students. ICAI had issued a clarification in 2010, stating that such students can appear for the final exam 6 months prior to the completion of articles, meaning after completion of 3 years. Does this still hold now?
Yes its still in rule but if you were a PCC student and had finished articleship then you can appear for Final in next attempt even.
I have completed my Articleship during 1999-2002 and appeared for the intermediate exams.After this break up of 11 years can i appear for the exams now..pls advice
Yes, you can. You will have to register for CA Intermediate in order to appear in any exam of upcoming CA Inter.
Sir,
do we get a new registration no. if we convert from pcc to ipc course??…and one more thing sir – what is the last day conversion for appearing in nov 2013 exams….waiting for your answer sir..plz reply soon
No, your registration number will be same. And no update about last date for conversion but I will recommend to give conversion form before 20th August 2013, to be at safe side. Stay tuned with CAcracker for updates !!!
Sir,
Thankyou for the previous answer.
I have converted from PCC to IPC course.But i was given no document by the Institute except a study material collection slip. This means that I have no proof to show that i have submitted the form for conversion.
If i have to submit exam form with Provisional registration i have no registration letter to sumbit with the form.
I hope i could make my query clear sir.
Waiting for your early reply as always.
Sir,
Before the amendment passed i have registered for CPT .
I have completed my B.com and i would like apply for conversion. The problem is i’m getting confused while filling the form.
The 6th,7th and 8th boxes/columns are very confusing. please can u help me?
Sorry, but I am not remembering what was 6th, 7th or 8th boxes asking for… You can visit ICAI office without worrying, ask any counselor there or other CA students at there will also help you for sure.
i had dropped PCC in nov 2010. now i wanna to give exams so i have to convert fron PCC to IPCC, if yes than what is process and fees of that.
plz reply me by mail.
regards
RAJ
Sir,
Thankyou for the previous answer.
I have converted from PCC to IPC course.But i was given no document by the Institute except a study material collection slip. This means that I have no proof to show that i have submitted the form for conversion.
If i have to submit exam form with Provisional registration i have no registration letter to sumbit with the form.
I hope i could make my query clear sir.
Waiting for your early reply as always.
Hi,
I completed my training but not able to submit those documents(3.5 yrs of training). Now I am in India and want to continue again with my studies.
Would any one guide me, How to continue with this.I completed that in Jun 2012.
Please suggest.How much i need to pay as fine.
Thanks & Regards,
Aditya
Ok, in this case, you will have to follow just conversion procedure as given above and then you will be eligible for next IPCC attempt without any problem.
I’ve completed my 3.5yrs article training. I’ve submitted completion certificate along with conversion form & ITT completion certificate sign Would I again do the same after conversion in IPC.
Sir,
I applied vor pcc to ipcc conversion in Aug’13. I received all the material but have not yet received my conversion letter. I called up ICAI chennai but they are not properly telling the details about when my letter will be received. Is it mandatory to send a photocopy of the conversion letter with the exam form!? And what should i do if i wont receive the letter
Thanks in advance
sir i need your fast reply
sir i gave nov 2013 ipc exam and also i have complete b.com(hon).so i want know that if i got exsemption in 1 or 2 subject in comming result of ipc, then can i convert in direct entry system which is gradution level.
Hello sir ,
my query is..I havnt cleared ny grup bt If I hv scored more den 40% in a subject… will dt b exemptd aftr conversion from pcc to ipcc?
Hello guys,
i have completed my articleship decade ago, i would like to whether i can appear for exams for CA with the same materials or changed? or do i have to fill in some forms, please advise. i have been to ICAI website couldnot find any information.
sir, i registered for pcc in apr 2007 and left the course in july 2007, means i completed only 3 months of article training only. however i m interested in doing ca now i’m working in a govt as clerk, so i cant do practical training. my question is if i convert from pcc to ipcc then can i appear in ipcc exams pass group1 and then register for practical traininga/articleship? Thanks in advance..