Thinking About the ICAI’s DISA Exam?
5 Surprising Details You Can’t Afford to Miss
For Chartered Accountants looking to upskill in a technology-driven world, the DISA (ISA) qualification is a powerful strategic move. But most professionals only see the exam date and fee — and miss the deeper structure behind the certification.
🚀 The 5 Key Takeaways
1️⃣ It’s a Multi-Stage Journey — Not Just One Exam
DISA is not a one-day exam event. It is a structured six-stage professional process that requires planning and disciplined execution.
- Register – Enroll for ISA 3.0
- E-Learning – Complete mandatory modules
- E-Learning Test – Clear online assessment
- Professional Training (PT) – 90% attendance compulsory
- Eligibility Test (ET) – Qualify with 60%
- Assessment Test (AT) – Final certification exam
Think of DISA as a professional project with milestones — not a single exam attempt.
2️⃣ Two Different Exams: ET vs AT
Eligibility Test (ET)
- Minimum 60% required
- First attempt free
- ₹500 per reattempt
- Held 4 times a year
Assessment Test (AT)
- Final Certification Exam
- ₹2000 per attempt
- 200 Marks
- Minimum 60% to pass
- Held 3 times a year
3️⃣ Exam Mode Clarity Matters
The official announcement confirms the ISA-AT will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode at physical examination centres.
4️⃣ Dates Are Strategic — Not Informational
| Event | Date (Feb 2026 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 15 December 2025 |
| Application Closes | 28 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 7 February 2026 |
Only 14 days application window. Missing it means waiting months.
5️⃣ Understand the Real Investment
Official fees are clear:
- ₹2000 per AT attempt
- ₹500 per ET reattempt
Quality preparation reduces reattempt risk. Structured video lectures and question banks are not expenses — they are strategic risk-mitigation investments.
Final Thought
DISA is not difficult — it is structured. Plan it like a project, prepare it like a professional, and execute it with clarity.
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