ACCA Course Fees in India 2025: Complete Cost Structure
Published on: July 10, 2025
The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a globally recognised accounting qualification in more than 180 countries that prepares students for careers in finance, auditing and business. The course consists of 13 exams divided into Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional levels, along with an Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM). ACCA offers flexibility with self-study or coaching options and allows certain exemptions depending on the graduation or other professional certifications one possesses. The total cost of the course covers fees for registration, exam fees, study materials, and annual subscriptions. Being an international course, one needs to know the breakdown of the fee structure of the course.
(Note: Here, £ 1 has been taken as Rs. 115.19)
The ACCA course fees can be summarised as below:
| PARTICULARS | DESCRIPTION | FEES (in £) | FEES (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Registration and subscription fees | |||
| Initial registration | A one-time fee that students must pay when registering with ACCA. | £30 | Rs. 3,455.70 |
| Re-registration | ACCA students who fail to pay fees when due will have their names removed from the ACCA register and must pay a re-registration fee (plus any unpaid fees) to be reinstated as students. | £30 | Rs. 3,455.70 |
| Annual subscription 2025 | An annual subscription fee is required to maintain your student status. | £137 | Rs. 15,781.03 |
| II. Exemption fees: An exemption fee is charged for each ACCA exam you are awarded an exemption. | |||
| Applied Knowledge exams | The fee is chargeable per exemption awarded. | £84 | Rs. 9,675.96 |
| Applied Skills exams | The fee is chargeable per exemption awarded | £111 | Rs. 12,786.09 |
III. Exam Fees
An exam entry fee must be paid for each exam you enter.
Please note, if you are taking examinations at a special centre, you will be required to pay any additional local invigilation and accommodation fees involved.
| SL NO. | LEVELS OF ACCA | FEES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Applied Knowledge exams | The papers of Knowledge Level exams may be available as remote on-demand exams and/or at your local Computer Based Exam (CBE) centre depending on your location. Fees for remote on-demand exams can be found in the related links, while fees for exams taken at CBE centres are set by the centres themselves |
| 2 | Applied Skills exam fees | £147 (The fee is chargeable per exam.) ie, Rs. 16,932.93 |
| 3 | Ethics and Professional Skills Module | £81, ie, Rs. 9,330.39 |
| 4 | Strategic Professional (essentials) (i) Strategic Business Leader exam fees (ii) Strategic Business Reporting exam fees | £252, ie, Rs. 29,027.88 £185, ie, Rs. 21,310.15 |
| 5 | Strategic Professional (options) Options exam fees | £185, ie, Rs. 21,310.15 |
V. Annual subscription fees 2025
An annual subscription fee is due each year to keep the student status active. Currently it is £137, ie, Rs. 15,781.03
