The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the Notification for the Online Assessment Test (AT) for the Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection (FAFD), scheduled for Saturday, 5th September 2026.

The announcement was formally published on the ICAI Official Website on 31st July 2026. [1]

The critical operational guidelines and key prerequisites based on standard ICAI FAFD assessment test regulations include:

• Test Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026.
• Test Timings: Typically conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon IST.
• Platform: Hosted entirely online through the ICAI Digital Learning Hub (DLH). [1, 2, 3]

To be eligible to log in and attempt the final online Assessment Test, members must fulfill the following criteria:

• Active Status: Possess an active, valid ICAI membership number.
• Minimum Attendance: Completion of at least 90% attendance during the virtual/physical FAFD Professional Training classes.
• Internal Passing Marks: A minimum score of 50% aggregate marks combined across all internal Module Tests and assigned Project Work.
• Face Authentication: Complete the mandatory Face Registration / Authentication process directly on the ICAI DLH Portal prior to the target exam date. Failure to complete face matching ahead of time locks candidates out of the assessment window. [2, 4, 5, 6]

• Device Exclusions: The exam platform strictly prohibits the use of Mobiles or Tablets.
• Allowed Hardware: You must use a working Desktop or Laptop outfitted with a functional webcam and reliable internet capability.
• Malpractice Policy: Attempting to log into the test via an unapproved mobile operating system triggers an automatic Unfair Means (UFM) system flag, causing paper cancellation and potential disciplinary action. [4, 5, 6, 7]

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The ICAI Financial Markets and Investors’ Awareness Committee has issued the schedule and requirements for the Certificate Course on Investment Banking (CCIB) Online Assessment Test (AT): [1]

• Test Date: Saturday, 8th August 2026. [1]
• Paper Code: Paper I. [1]
• Exam Timing: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Indian Standard Time (IST). [1]
• Host Platform: Remotely administered online via the official ICAI Digital Learning Hub. [1]
• Official Release: Formally published on 13th July 2026. [1]

• Question Format: The examination consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Scoring: Evaluated out of a maximum of 100 Marks.
• Syllabus Bounds: Incorporates a comprehensive evaluation covering all chapters included in the CCIB course curriculum. [1]

• Course Attendance: Members must have logged a minimum of 75% attendance during their Professional Training sessions to qualify for the test.
• Device Configurations: Candidates must utilize a stable desktop or laptop computer configured with a dependable internet connection and a functional web camera.
• SSP Record Check: Members must ensure their profile photograph on the official ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) is updated and accurate.
• Biometric Registration: Candidates must complete a mandatory face registration profile on the Digital Learning Hub platform at least two days prior to the test date.
• Exam Launch Verification: A live face authentication verification system (including liveliness checks like eye-blinking) will execute directly before granting access to the examination panel. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Based on the provided document, here are the key points for the ICAI Online Eligibility Test (ET) for Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit (ISA) scheduled for Saturday, 22nd August 2026:

• Timings & Duration: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM IST (Total duration of 150 minutes).
• Applicable Syllabus: Conducted strictly under the ISA 3.0 Syllabus. Note: The old ISA 2.0 Syllabus has expired; uncleared members must take the 3.0 version.
• Organized By: Digital Accounting and Assurance Board of ICAI.
• Cut-off Eligibility: Members who completed Professional Training (PT) and met eligibility criteria by 14th July 2026 can appear.

• First-Time Candidates: Registration is free. You must log in via the Digital Learning Hub (DLH) portal using SSP credentials and launch the specified August 2026 Eligibility Test product node.
• Subsequent Attempts: Re-assessment candidates must select the “Re-assessment Eligibility” product on DLH and pay a fee of ₹500.

• Timeline: Open from 15th July 2026 (11:00 AM) until 10th August 2026 (5:00 PM). Approval takes 24 to 48 hours, and no extensions will be given.
• Exemption: Members who previously completed face registration on DLH for an earlier ISA ET or exam do not need to re-register.
• Setup Rules: Requires capturing 5 distinct webcam images. The face must occupy over 50% of the frame, be well-lit, uncover eyeglasses/sunglasses, and have no other person present.

• Hardware Constraints: Must use a desktop/laptop equipped with a webcam and stable internet connection. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited; testing via mobile will withhold results.
• Mock Test Window: Scheduled on 19th August 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM (50-minute test duration, results will not be declared).

• Lockout Interruption Rules: The system strictly records screen minimizing, refreshing (F5), opening new tabs/windows, or pressing special keys (e.g., Windows key). Any such action instantly locks and auto-submits the exam, barring you from continuing.
• Webcam Line of Sight: Features a 5-minute maximum timeout. If a candidate moves out of camera sight or leaves the session idle for more than 5 minutes, the test disables and requires eye-blinking facial re-authentication.
• Timer & Submission Constraint: The “Submit” button only enables 60 minutes after the test begins. The countdown server timer continuously runs and will not stop for power or internet disruptions.

If you are appearing for this test, let me know:

• Is this your first attempt or a re-assessment?
• Have you already set up your SSP login portal credentials?

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• Test Date: 9th August 2026 (Sunday) [1]
• Paper 1 Timing: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon IST [1]
• Testing Platform: Online via the official ICAI Digital Learning Hub. [1, 2]
• Organizing Authority: The Financial Markets and Investors’ Awareness Committee (FMIAC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). [1]
• Official Notification Date: 23-07-2026. [1]

• Question Format: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Maximum Marks: 100 Marks.
• Syllabus Coverage: Comprehensive evaluation covering all chapters included in the NBFC certificate course curriculum. [1]

• Attendance Metric: Members must have achieved a minimum of 75% attendance in their Professional Training sessions to qualify.
• Hardware Requirements: Must use a stable desktop/laptop configured with an active internet connection and a functional webcam.
• Mandatory Face Authentication: You must complete your biometric face registration on the ICAI Digital Learning Hub portal at least two days prior to the exam (by 1:30 PM). No technical extensions are allowed past this deadline.
• Liveliness Check: The examination system initiates an automated security facial verification (requiring action like blinking eyes) right when you launch the paper. [1, 3]