ACCA Fees in India 2026: Complete INR Cost Breakdown

The cost of pursuing ACCA in India is not limited to the examination fee. You may need to pay registration, annual subscription, exam entry, exemption and Ethics and Professional Skills Module fees during your ACCA journey. On top of these, tuition and study materials can add to your overall spending if you choose coaching.

The ACCA fees in India are charged by ACCA mainly in pounds, so the amount you pay in Indian rupees can change with the exchange rate. Your total cost also depends on the number of exams you take, exemptions received, how quickly you complete the qualification and whether you choose self-study or coaching. 

*The figures below use an approximate exchange rate of £1 = Rs. 128 for easy INR estimation.

What Are the Main Components of ACCA Course Fees?

Your ACCA expenses can be divided into several components rather than one fixed course fee. The main costs include:

ACCA confirms that the annual subscription is payable each year to keep your student status active. Exam entry fees also vary according to the examination and entry period.

How Much Is the ACCA Registration Fee in India?

The initial ACCA registration fee for students in India is £30, which is approximately Rs. 3,840 at an exchange rate of £1 = Rs. 128. This is a one-time registration payment when you join ACCA.

If your student registration is cancelled because you do not pay the required fees, ACCA charges a re-registration fee of £89, which is approximately Rs. 11,392 at the same exchange rate. Any outstanding fees might also need to be paid.

What Is the ACCA Annual Subscription Fee in India?

The ACCA annual subscription fee for 2026 is £140, equivalent to approximately Rs. 17,920 at £1 = Rs. 128. This payment keeps your ACCA student status active.

The number of years you remain registered affects your total cost. For example:

These figures are simple estimates based on the 2026 annual subscription and do not account for future fee changes or exchange-rate movements.

What Are the ACCA Exam Fees in Indian Rupees?

Your ACCA exam fees in India depend on the paper, examination session and when you enter for the exam. ACCA uses different fees for standard and late entries, so booking within the standard entry period can reduce the cost.

ACCA Applied Knowledge Exam Fees

The Applied Knowledge level includes:

• Business and Technology (BT)

• Management Accounting (MA)

• Financial Accounting (FA)

These exams may be available as on-demand computer-based exams or through local CBE centres, depending on your location. ACCA notes that CBE centre fees can be set by the centres themselves, so you should check the applicable centre before calculating your final cost.

ACCA Applied Skills Exam Fees

The Applied Skills level includes:

• Corporate and Business Law (LW)

• Performance Management (PM)

• Taxation (TX)

• Financial Reporting (FR)

• Audit and Assurance (AA)

• Financial Management (FM)

For the December 2026 session in India, ACCA lists the standard entry fee at £151 per Applied Skills exam, or approximately Rs. 19,328 at £1 = Rs. 128. The late entry fee is £387, or approximately Rs. 49,536.

These rates apply to the December 2026 session and should not be treated as permanent fees.

What Are the ACCA Strategic Professional Exam Fees?

At the Strategic Professional level, you need to complete two Essentials papers and two Options papers.

The compulsory papers are:

• Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

• Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

You then choose two from:

• Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

• Advanced Performance Management (APM)

• Advanced Taxation (ATX)

• Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

For the December 2026 session in India, ACCA lists:

The December 2026 late-entry fee for each of these Strategic Professional exams is £430, approximately Rs. 55,040.

How Much Do ACCA Exemptions Cost in India?

If your previous qualification covers some ACCA subjects, you may receive exemptions from certain exams. ACCA states that exemptions can be available for the first nine exams, covering Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills; there are no exemptions from Strategic Professional exams.

For students in India, the current exemption fees are:

The exact number of exemptions depends on your previous qualification and ACCA's assessment of your eligibility. Therefore, you should check your qualification through ACCA's exemption calculator before estimating your total cost.

What Is the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills Module Fee?

The Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM) is another cost to consider. ACCA currently lists the fee at £83, which is approximately Rs. 10,624 at £1 = Rs. 128. ACCA recommends completing the module after the Applied Knowledge exams and before starting the Strategic Professional exams.

What Is the Total ACCA Exam Fee in India?

If you attempt all 13 ACCA exams and enter within the standard booking period, the total examination cost can be estimated at around Rs. 2.15 lakh, depending on the number of exemptions, exam attempts, coaching, study materials and the time taken to complete the qualification. 

This includes:

• 3 Applied Knowledge exams

• 6 Applied Skills exams

• 2 Strategic Professional Essentials exams

• 2 Strategic Professional Options exams

The actual amount you pay can be lower if you receive exemptions. Resits and late exam entries can increase the total cost significantly. 

What Additional Costs Can Increase Your ACCA Fees?

Apart from the basic ACCA charges, your final spending may increase because of:

• Exam Resits

If you do not pass an exam, you need to pay the applicable exam entry fee again when you retake it.

• Late Exam Entry

ACCA charges significantly higher fees for late entries. Planning your exam bookings around the standard deadlines can help you avoid these additional costs.

• Longer Completion Time

The annual subscription is payable each year you remain an active ACCA student. Taking longer to complete the qualification can therefore increase your overall cost.

• Coaching and Study Material

Tuition and study materials are separate from ACCA's own fees. Your choice of online or offline coaching can therefore have a significant effect on your final spending.

 Planning your ACCA journey becomes easier when you understand every cost involved, from registration and annual subscriptions to exam fees, exemptions and additional expenses. Since ACCA fees are charged in GBP, the amount you pay in INR may vary with exchange rates and exam entry deadlines. Referring to the latest official fee schedule before registering can help you estimate your total investment more accurately and avoid unnecessary late-entry costs.