1. Intermediate (Science & Commerce) 2. A-Level
  • Minimum 50% is required to start CA Qualification
  • 50% – 59% QAT (Qualifying Assessments Test)
  • 60% & above: Direct enrollment to CA Qualification
  • A-Level: Minimum 03 subjects passed
Exemptions Criteria for exemption shall be as follows:
    1. For graduates with 14 years of education:
      1. Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grades in aggregate;
      2. Minimum 75% marks or equivalent grades in the relevant subject(s) from which the person is seeking exemption; and
      3. The syllabus contents and learning outcomes of the subject match at least 70% with that of the prescribed syllabus and learning outcomes of the Institute or are of a more advanced level.
    2. For persons with HSSC or other equivalent qualifications:
      1. Minimum 70% marks or equivalent grades in aggregate;
      2. Minimum 75% marks or equivalent grades in relevant subject(s) from which the person is seeking exemption; and
      3. The syllabus contents and learning outcomes of the subject match at least 70% with that of the prescribed syllabus and learning outcomes of the Institute or are of a more advanced level.
    3. For persons with A-Levels:
      1. Minimum two B Grades;
      2. Minimum B Grade in the subject(s) from which the person is seeking exemption; and
      3. The syllabus contents and learning outcomes of the subject match at least 70% with that of the prescribed syllabus and learning outcomes of the Institute or are of more advanced level. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Directive 1.21 EXEMPTIONS 3
    4. Persons with HSSC, A-Levels or other equivalent qualification who have enrolled in PRC after passing QAT shall not be eligible to obtain any exemption.