Assessment Test for Fund Management at IFSC Certificate Course
ICAI Announces Online Assessment Test for Certificate Course on Regulatory Framework for Fund Management at IFSC
The Financial Markets and Investors’ Awareness Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the schedule for the Online Assessment Test (AT) for the Certificate Course on Regulatory Framework for Fund Management at IFSC.
The assessment will be conducted online through the ICAI Digital Learning Hub.
Assessment Test Schedule
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | 26 September 2026 (Saturday) |
| Paper | Paper-I |
| Examination Time | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (IST) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Pattern | 100 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Syllabus | All Chapters |
Face Authentication Deadline
Candidates are required to complete the face registration/authentication process no later than 2 days before the examination, i.e. by 1:30 PM on 24 September 2026.
ICAI has specifically stated that no additional extension will be granted for completing the face authentication process. Candidates should therefore complete the process well before the deadline.
Registration for the Assessment Test
For participants of the 2nd Virtual Batch, registration for the Assessment Test is available on the ICAI Digital Learning Hub dashboard without any examination fee.
For participants of the 1st Virtual Batch, the applicable Assessment Test fee can be paid through the designated ICAI payment facility.
Eligibility and Technical Requirements
Candidates intending to appear for the Assessment Test should ensure that they satisfy the prescribed requirements, including:
- An active ICAI Membership Number.
- Completion of the required professional training with at least 75% attendance.
- Access to a desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
- A working camera connected to the device.
- Active access to the ICAI Digital Learning Hub using SSP Portal credentials.
- Completion of the required face registration within the prescribed timeline.
- A recent photograph uploaded on the SSP dashboard.
At the time of starting the examination, candidates will be required to complete online face authentication along with a liveliness verification, such as blinking of the eyes.
Important Instructions for Candidates
The Assessment Test will be conducted online through the ICAI Digital Learning Hub on 26 September 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (IST).
Candidates are advised to:
- Verify their ability to log in to the Digital Learning Hub using their SSP credentials at least two days before the examination.
- Complete face registration/authentication within the prescribed deadline.
- Check that their camera and internet connection are functioning properly before the examination.
- Ensure that their recent photograph is available on the SSP dashboard.
- Complete the mandatory face authentication and liveliness check when launching the examination.
Login and Technical Issues
Candidates facing login-related difficulties should contact ICAI before the examination date at:
ICAI has clarified that assistance for login-related issues will not be available on the day of the Assessment Test.
Requests submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be considered, and affected candidates will have to appear in the next scheduled Assessment Test.
Examination Syllabus
The Assessment Test will comprise Paper-I, covering all chapters of the Certificate Course on Regulatory Framework for Fund Management at IFSC.
Contact for Further Information
For additional assistance regarding the Assessment Test, candidates may contact:
Financial Markets and Investors’ Awareness Committee, ICAI
Mobile: 9311337515
Phone: 0120-3045905
Email: fmifsc@icai.in
Key Date at a Glance
Assessment Test: 26 September 2026
Exam Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
Face Authentication Deadline: 24 September 2026 by 1:30 PM
Questions: 100 MCQs
Maximum Marks: 100
Syllabus: All Chapters
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