ACCA Course Fees 2026: Total Cost in India (₹)
ACCA Course Fees in India 2026: Full Fee Structure in ₹
Every ACCA fee for Indian students in 2026 — registration, annual subscription, per-paper exam fees, exemption fees and the Ethics module — in both GBP and INR, converted at £1 = ₹129. Includes the total cost and the fastest ways to bring it down.
In 2026, ACCA fees paid to ACCA total about ₹3 lakh for a student sitting all papers — that is initial registration £30 (₹3,870), annual subscription £140 (₹18,060) a year, session exam entry fees of about ₹2.25 lakh, and the Ethics module £83 (₹10,707). Add books and coaching and the all-in cost is roughly ₹3.5–4.5 lakh. All figures use £1 = ₹129; exemptions and early (standard) entry can cut the total by ₹50,000 or more.
1. What is the total ACCA course fee in India?
The fees you pay directly to ACCA come to about ₹3 lakh across the qualification — registration, two to three years of subscription, exam entry fees for the session papers, and the Ethics module. Books and coaching are extra, taking the all-in figure to roughly ₹3.5–4.5 lakh. Your exact cost depends on three things: how many papers you sit (13 with no exemptions, fewer with a B.Com or CA background), whether you enter at the standard or the much higher late deadline, and how many resits you need.
| Cost component | GBP | INR (₹129) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial registration (reduced) | £30 | ₹3,870 |
| Annual subscription (per year) | £140 | ₹18,060 |
| Applied Knowledge exams (BT, MA, FA) | centre-set | set by your CBE centre |
| Applied Skills exams (6 papers) | £906 | ₹1,16,874 |
| Strategic Professional exams (4 papers) | £841 | ₹1,08,489 |
| Ethics & Professional Skills Module | £83 | ₹10,707 |
| ACCA fees subtotal (+ 3 yrs subscription) | £2,280 | ~₹2,94,000 |
| Study materials (BPP/Kaplan books) | — | ₹40,000–₹1,20,000 |
| Coaching (optional) | — | ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 |
| Estimated all-in total | — | ₹3,50,000–₹4,50,000 |
Applied Knowledge exams (BT, MA, FA) are on-demand computer-based exams whose fee is set by your local CBE centre, so they are not a fixed ACCA charge — budget separately and confirm with your centre. And you only sit 13 papers: at Strategic Professional you take the two Essentials (SBL, SBR) plus two of the four options, which is the £841 shown above.
2. ACCA registration and annual subscription fees
Registration is a one-off £30 (₹3,870) at the current reduced rate (the standard rate is £89), and the annual subscription is £140 (₹18,060), due by 1 January every year you remain a student — whether or not you sit exams that year.
| Fee | GBP | INR (₹129) | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial registration (reduced) | £30 | ₹3,870 | One-off, at signup |
| Re-registration (if removed) | £89 | ₹11,481 | Only if you lapse |
| Annual subscription (2026) | £140 | ₹18,060 | By 1 January, every year |
Miss the 1 January subscription and ACCA can remove you from the register — getting back on costs another £89 (₹11,481) in re-registration plus the arrears. Set a December reminder. Most students take 2–3 years, so budget for £280–£420 (₹36,120–₹54,180) of subscription across the journey.
3. ACCA exam fees 2026 in India (per paper, in ₹)
Exam entry fees run from centre-set Applied Knowledge CBEs up to £268 (₹34,572) for Strategic Business Leader. Late entry costs far more than standard — often more than double — so entering early is the single biggest fee saving you control. Deadlines for the September 2026 session are standard entry 27 July 2026 and late entry 3 August 2026.
Applied Knowledge — BT, MA, FA
These three are on-demand computer-based exams. The remote on-demand fee is set by ACCA, and fees for exams sat at a CBE centre are set by the centre itself — so confirm the current price with your local Pearson VUE centre before booking.
Applied Skills — LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM
| Paper | Standard entry | Late entry |
|---|---|---|
| LW — Corporate & Business Law | £151 / ₹19,479 | £387 / ₹49,923 |
| PM — Performance Management | £151 / ₹19,479 | £387 / ₹49,923 |
| TX — Taxation | £151 / ₹19,479 | £387 / ₹49,923 |
| FR — Financial Reporting | £151 / ₹19,479 | £387 / ₹49,923 |
| AA — Audit & Assurance | £151 / ₹19,479 | £387 / ₹49,923 |
| FM — Financial Management | £151 / ₹19,479 | £387 / ₹49,923 |
| All 6 Applied Skills papers | £906 / ₹1,16,874 | — |
Strategic Professional — Essentials + Options
| Paper | Standard entry | Late entry |
|---|---|---|
| SBL — Strategic Business Leader | £268 / ₹34,572 | £430 / ₹55,470 |
| SBR — Strategic Business Reporting | £191 / ₹24,639 | £430 / ₹55,470 |
| AFM — Advanced Financial Management | £191 / ₹24,639 | £430 / ₹55,470 |
| APM — Advanced Performance Management | £191 / ₹24,639 | £430 / ₹55,470 |
| ATX — Advanced Taxation | £191 / ₹24,639 | £430 / ₹55,470 |
| AAA — Advanced Audit & Assurance | £191 / ₹24,639 | £430 / ₹55,470 |
| 4 papers sat (SBL + SBR + 2 options) | £841 / ₹1,08,489 | — |
Late entry is the costliest mistake. A late Applied Skills entry is £387 vs £151 standard — an extra ₹30,000 on one paper. Across a few papers, missing standard deadlines can add ₹1 lakh+ to your total. Track every cut-off in the ACCA exam dates & deadlines guide.
4. ACCA exemption fees in India
Exemptions let you skip papers you have already covered through a B.Com, CA or MBA — but ACCA still charges a fee per exempted paper, lower than the exam entry fee: £84 (₹10,836) per Applied Knowledge paper and £111 (₹14,319) per Applied Skills paper.
| Level | Exemption fee per paper | Papers you can be exempt from |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Knowledge | £84 / ₹10,836 | Up to 3 (BT, MA, FA) |
| Applied Skills | £111 / ₹14,319 | Up to 6 |
A B.Com graduate from an ACCA-accredited Indian university typically receives 4–6 exemptions, and a qualified CA (ICAI member) can receive up to 9. You pay the exemption fee instead of the exam fee, so exemptions still save money overall — a B.Com student saves roughly ₹80,000–₹1,00,000 in combined exam and book costs. Check your exact position with the ACCA Exemptions Calculator.
5. Ethics & Professional Skills Module fee
The Ethics and Professional Skills Module is a compulsory online course costing £83 (₹10,707). It is not a sit-down exam, but it must be completed to finish the qualification — start it during your Applied Skills stage so it never holds up your Strategic Professional progression. Students often forget this fee when budgeting, so factor it in early.
6. How to reduce your total ACCA cost in 2026
Indian students routinely save ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 with a few deliberate choices:
A B.Com or CA background can remove several papers. Confirm eligibility with the ACCA Exemptions Calculator before you register.
Late entry is 2–3× the standard fee. One late Applied Skills paper alone costs about ₹30,000 more than needed.
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What is the total ACCA course fee in India for 2026?
ACCA fees paid to ACCA total about ₹3 lakh — registration, 2–3 years of subscription, exam entry fees for the session papers and the Ethics module, at £1 = ₹129. Including books and coaching, the all-in cost is roughly ₹3.5–4.5 lakh.
What is the ACCA registration fee in India?
Initial registration is currently a reduced £30 (₹3,870), a one-off charge when you create your ACCA account. The standard rate is £89. The annual subscription of £140 (₹18,060) is then due every 1 January.
How much is each ACCA exam fee in India?
At standard entry: Applied Skills papers (LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM) are £151 (₹19,479) each; SBR and the options (AFM, APM, ATX, AAA) are £191 (₹24,639) each; SBL is £268 (₹34,572). Applied Knowledge CBEs (BT, MA, FA) are set by your local centre. Late entry is much higher — £387 for Applied Skills and £430 for Strategic Professional.
What are the ACCA Strategic Professional exam fees?
SBL is £268 (₹34,572) at standard entry; SBR and each option (AFM, APM, ATX, AAA) are £191 (₹24,639). You sit four Strategic Professional papers — SBL, SBR and two options — totalling £841 (₹1,08,489) at standard entry. Late entry is £430 (₹55,470) per paper.
How much are ACCA exemption fees, and how much do they save?
Exemption fees are £84 (₹10,836) per Applied Knowledge paper and £111 (₹14,319) per Applied Skills paper. A B.Com graduate with several exemptions typically saves ₹80,000–₹1,00,000 in combined exam and book costs versus sitting those papers.
Is ACCA more expensive than CA in India?
Yes. ACCA fees total around ₹3 lakh (₹3.5–4.5 lakh with books and coaching), while CA (ICAI) costs roughly ₹0.8–1.5 lakh. But ACCA is completed in 2–3 years versus 4–5 for CA, is recognised in 180+ countries, and lets you work full-time while studying.
What happens if I miss my ACCA annual subscription?
Missing the 1 January deadline can get you removed from the student register. Getting back on requires the £89 (₹11,481) re-registration fee plus any arrears, so set a December reminder to pay on time.
How do I pay ACCA fees from India?
Pay in GBP through the myACCA portal by international debit/credit card (enabled for overseas use), or by SWIFT bank transfer. Compare your bank, card and a forex card first — a small difference in the GBP rate adds up across 13 papers.
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Register with Eduyush Explore books & coachingFees sourced from ACCA Global's official India fees & charges page and converted at £1 = ₹129 (July 2026). ACCA fees are set in GBP, so your rupee cost moves with the exchange rate — always confirm the current figure in myACCA before you register or book. Applied Knowledge CBE fees are set by local centres.
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