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ICAI allows open book exam in elective subjects from November 2018 onwards

ICAI allows Open book exam in the elective subjects of Paper 6 of Final (New) course to be held from November 2018 and onwards.

ICAI had introduced elective subjects in Paper 6 in the CA Final (New) course exam from May 2018 exam and onwards, which is being held on open book methodology.

ICAI has clarified that in respect of Paper 6 Electives- of Final (New) course exam, it has been decided that candidates will be permitted to bring their own material to the exam hall and consult them for answering the questions in the exam.

The said material may include study materials, practice manuals, revisionary test papers supplied by ICAI, text books, bare Acts, notes by students or any other reference material.

However, candidates will not be permitted to bring mobile phones, I pads, or any other electronic devices into the exam hall.

It has been further clarified that Exchange of any material amongst candidates will not be permitted inside the examination hall/room.

The above mentioned open book exam procedure will be effective from the Final (New) examination to be held from November 2018 and onwards.

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