ISA Eligibility Test (ET) and ISA Assessment Test (AT) are two crucial stages in ICAI’s Information Systems Audit (ISA) post-qualification course. The ET is held to determine eligibility for the final assessment, while the AT is the concluding exam you must pass to complete the course.
Test Date November 8
Mock Test 4 November
What is ISA ET?
ISA Eligibility Test (ET) is an online examination conducted only under the ISA 3.0 syllabus (the older ISA 2.0 syllabus is now discontinued). It is meant for Chartered Accountants who have completed Professional Training (PT) and meet ICAI’s eligibility requirements.
- Typically 150 minutes duration, held on the ICAI Digital Learning Hub (DLH) platform.
- Minimum requirement: Complete PT, hold active ICAI membership, complete face registration before the test.
- Passing marks: Generally 50% or as prescribed by ICAI.
- First attempt is usually free; a fee is charged for reattempts.
- Face registration is mandatory prior to the exam.
- Questions are multiple-choice.
- A mock test is usually conducted beforehand to familiarize candidates with the format.
What is ISA AT?
ISA Assessment Test (AT) is the final exam possible after qualifying ET. It’s a computer-based test, usually comprising 200 multiple-choice questions and taken at designated centers across India. The current exam fee is Rs.. 500 for second attempt, there is no fee for first attempt.
Summary Table
| Test | Purpose | Eligibility | Mode | Passing Marks | Fee |
| ISA ET | Qualify for AT | PT completion, ICAI membership | Online | 50% (generally) | Free (1st Attempt), ₹500/1000 for repeat |
| ISA AT | Final Exam | ET Pass, ICAI member | Computer-based | ICAI prescribed | Rs.500 |
Key Points
- Only the ISA 3.0 syllabus is valid now; all ETs and ATs are under this version.
- Candidates must finish face registration before the exam.
- A mock test is provided before ET; recommended for all candidates.
- Use of mobile devices is strictly not permissbale—desktop or laptop only with camera and stable internet.
Candidates should refer to the official ICAI notification and portal for registration steps and further clarifications. All communication and registration happen via the ICAI Learning Hub using SSP credentials.
Eligibility for the ISA Eligibility Test:
Active ICAI membership number.
Desktop/ Laptop with good internet connectivity. (Note: – Use of Mobile Phones banned, if the member appears in exam through mobile then his/her result withheld.)
Camera attached with Desktop/Laptop.
Active login at Digital Learning Hub (DLH) of ICAI (https://learning.icai.org).
Completion of Face Registration Activity at https://learning.icai.org by 5:00 PM of 1 st November 2025
Syllabus
Members can download the study material for ISA 3.0 Syllabus from https://www.icai.org/post/isabackground-material
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