Can I complete my CA from another city or state ?

Shifting cities during CA prep isn't rare internships, parents' transfers, or simply wanting better study support. The good news: you can study and progress from another city. Here's how to move without breaking your momentum.

1) Classes & study mode

You're not locked to one city for coaching anymore. Most big institutes run online + hybrid batches, recorded backups, and doubt-clearing over apps. Even in Pune, players like Agrawal Classes and Expert Professional Academy highlight online/pendrive/Google Drive options useful if you relocate mid-term.

2) Exams & centres

Exams are allotted by centre, not by where you enrolled for coaching. When ICAI publishes timetables/centres, you pick what suits your new city. Keep an eye on the official Announcements page for date/centre updates and last-minute changes. (This really matters 2025 saw postponements for some papers.)

3) Articleship (Practical Training) logistics

If you're in articleship and moving, you can seek transfer/change of principal as per ICAI rules. Under the New Scheme (notified June 23, 2023) and subsequent FAQs, there are structured routes and relaxations for specific cases read the fine print before you act, and time your request between exam cycles.

4) ICAI resources that travel with you

Wherever you are, ICAI's Board of Studies (BoS) keeps running mock test series and learning support. If your move coincides with mocks, register for the nearest centre or take advantage of online modes when available.

5) Practical checklist before you move

• Lock a hybrid/online batch that fits your new schedule (recorded + doubt rooms).
• Map the nearest exam centre window before form filling.
• If in articleship, draft your transfer plan (new firm shortlist + paperwork).
• Keep a two-week study buffer moves always eat time.