What is the eligibility criteria for Chartered Accountant (CA) ?

What is the eligibility criteria for CA ?

A candidate can pursue CA course either through 

1. Foundation Course Route or
   
2. Direct Entry Route
   

To appear through the Foundation Course Route a candidate should have

1. Qualified 10+2, PUC or Equivalent Exam
   

To appear through Direct Entry Route a candidate should have

1. Secure Min 55% in Commerce Graduate/ Post Graduate or
   
2. Secure Min 60% in Non-commerce Graduates/ Post Graduates or
   
3. Intermediate level passed candidates of ICSI / ICMAI

CA foundation exam is exempted for direct entry route candidates

Min. 9 Months Article-ship is compulsory for direct entry route before candidates write the CA intermediate exam