ISA Eligibility Test Nov 2026: Date, Eligibility and How to Apply

The ISA Eligibility Test for the Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit will be held online on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The Digital Accounting and Assurance Board (DAAB) of ICAI conducts this test under the ISA 3.0 syllabus. ICAI members who completed their Professional Training and met the eligibility conditions by 31 July 2026 can appear. The first attempt is completely free, and registration happens on the ICAI Learning Portal. One deadline matters most right now: face registration closes at 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026, and ICAI has said there will be no extension.

Official Announcement: ISA Eligibility Test, 14 November 2026

DAAB, ICAI has issued the official notification for the Online Eligibility Test (ET) for the Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit. Read it before you register, because it carries the face registration guidelines and the test-day instructions.

Official notification (PDF): Notification for Online Eligibility Test (ET), 14 November 2026, DAAB, ICAI

Where to register: ICAI Digital Learning Hub (learning.icai.org), using your SSP login credentials.

Two clarifications from the notification deserve attention. The last attempt under the old ISA 2.0 syllabus has expired, so every candidate now appears under ISA 3.0. Also, ICAI has discontinued fresh enrolments into the ISA 3.0 course; members already enrolled must finish their pending requirements, including this test, within the two-year validity of their enrolment.

Table of Contents

• Who Can Appear for the ISA Eligibility Test?
• ISA Eligibility Test: Important Dates
• How to Register: First Attempt
• How to Register: Second or Later Attempt
• ISA Eligibility Test Format and Passing Marks
• What Happens After You Clear the Test?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Appear for the ISA Eligibility Test?

You can appear in the November 2026 test if all of the following apply to you:

• You are a member of ICAI with an active membership number.
• You have completed the Professional Training (PT) for the ISA course and met the eligibility criteria by 31 July 2026.
• During PT, you scored at least 60 percent in aggregate in the module tests and project work, that is 48 marks out of 80, and you meet the 90 percent attendance requirement for PT classes.
• You have an active login on the ICAI Digital Learning Hub and you complete the one-time face registration within the window below.

Members who attempted the test under ISA 2.0 but did not clear it must now appear under the ISA 3.0 syllabus. For any discrepancy in your records, write to isa@icai.in.

ISA Eligibility Test: Important Dates

Event	Date and Time
Face registration opens	10 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Face registration closes (no extension)	5 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Last date to verify your DLH login	5 November 2026
Mock test (50 minutes, no result declared)	10 November 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
ISA Eligibility Test	14 November 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Face registration approval can take 24 to 48 hours, so do not leave it for the last day. If you already completed face registration on the DLH portal for an earlier ICAI exam, you do not need to do it again.

How to Register: First Attempt

First-time candidates pay no fee. Follow these steps:

1. Log in at learning.icai.org with your SSP credentials.
2. Go to My Dashboard and open the product named “PQC – Information Systems Audit 3.0 – Eligibility_Test_Nov-2026”.
3. Click Launch Assessment and complete the face registration as instructed. You will capture five facial images through your webcam for approval by the DLH admin.
4. Submit your response and close the window.
5. On 14 November, log in again and start the test by clicking the Assessment node.

How to Register: Second or Later Attempt

Repeat candidates follow a slightly different route and pay a fee of Rs. 500:

1. Log in at learning.icai.org with your SSP credentials.
2. On My Dashboard, open “Information Systems Audit 3.0 – Re-assessment Eligibility Nov 2026 (Eligibility Product)”.
3. Launch the re-assessment batch and use the payment link in the first node to pay the Rs. 500 fee.
4. After payment, the product “PQC – Information Systems Audit 3.0 – Eligibility_Test_Nov-2026” is added to My Products.
5. Launch it, complete face registration if you have not done it before, and close the window.
6. On the test day, click the Assessment node to begin.

ISA Eligibility Test Format and Passing Marks

The test is taken online from home, proctored live through your webcam with face authentication. The total duration is 150 minutes, and the questions are multiple choice. The eligibility test carries 120 marks, and the passing standard is 60 percent in aggregate, which works out to 72 marks.

Keep the system rules in mind. You need a desktop or laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection; appearing through a mobile phone is strictly prohibited and can get your result withheld. The submit button activates only after the first 60 minutes. If you minimise the test window, switch tabs or refresh the page, the test locks and submits automatically. Staying out of the webcam’s line of sight for more than five minutes disables the session until you re-authenticate.

Study material for the ISA 3.0 syllabus is available from ICAI at icai.org/post/isabackground-material. For structured preparation with notes and mock tests, see our DISA exam preparation guide.

What Happens After You Clear the Test?

Passing the eligibility test (or holding an eligibility certificate from CIT or DAAB) qualifies you for the ISA Assessment Test, the four-hour, 200-question CBT conducted by the Examination Department. The next assessment test is on 28 November 2026, and its application window ran from 8 to 21 October 2026. Our guide to the ISA Assessment Test 2026 covers its dates, centres and passing rules.

For queries on the eligibility test, write to isa@icai.in or elearning@icai.in, or call DAAB at 0120-3045961, 0120-3045992 or 0120-3045963.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of the ISA Eligibility Test in November 2026?

The test is on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. It is conducted online by DAAB, ICAI under the ISA 3.0 syllabus.

Is there any fee for the ISA Eligibility Test?

No fee is charged for the first attempt. Candidates appearing for a second or subsequent attempt pay Rs. 500 through the ICAI Learning Portal.

What is the last date for face registration?

Face registration closes at 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026. ICAI has stated that no extension will be given, and approval can take 24 to 48 hours, so complete it early. Members who already finished face registration on the DLH portal for an earlier exam do not need to repeat it.

I cleared my training under ISA 2.0. Which syllabus applies to me?

ISA 3.0. The last attempt under the ISA 2.0 syllabus has expired, so members who could not clear the eligibility test under 2.0 must now appear under the revised ISA 3.0 syllabus.

How many marks do I need to pass the ISA Eligibility Test?

The test carries 120 marks and the passing criteria is 60 percent in aggregate, that is 72 marks. Before that, your module tests and project work in professional training must total at least 48 out of 80 for you to be eligible to sit the test.