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## Report on Amendment to Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Foundation Examination, June 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Notification No. 13CAEXAMFoundationJune2021, dated 8th March, 2021, concerning the Foundation Examination, June 2021. The amendment adds Patan (Gujarat) and Malegaon (Maharashtra) to the list of cities where the examination will be held. Key findings include the provision for registered students to request a change of examination center to these newly added cities within a specific timeframe and the affirmation that all other previously announced details regarding the examination remain unchanged. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the amendment to the ICAI Foundation Examination, June 2021 notification, based solely on the provided official document. The report outlines the changes introduced, the rationale behind them (as inferred from the text), and the implications for relevant stakeholders. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment to:** ICAI Notification No. 13CAEXAMFoundationJune2021 dated 8th March, 2021. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** To expand accessibility to the Foundation Examination, June 2021, by increasing the number of examination centers and providing flexibility to registered students. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment appears to be motivated by a desire to accommodate a greater number of students or to provide more convenient testing locations for students residing in or near Patan, Gujarat, and Malegaon, Maharashtra. The addition of these cities suggests a potential increase in demand from these regions or a strategic decision to improve access to the examination. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** The amendment introduces the following specific changes to the original notification: * **Addition of Cities:** Patan (Gujarat) and Malegaon (Maharashtra) are added to the list of cities where the Foundation Examination, June 2021 will be conducted on June 24th, 26th, 28th, and 30th, 2021. This is conditional upon a sufficient number of candidates registering to appear from each of these cities. * **Change of Examination City Request:** Students already registered for the Foundation Examination, June 2021, can request a change of their examination center to Patan or Malegaon. * **Request Submission:** Such requests must be submitted via email to foundationexamhelplineicai.in between May 29th, 2021, and May 31st, 2021. * **Unchanged Details:** All other details outlined in the original announcement dated March 5th, 2021 (Announcement No.13CAEXAM FoundationJune2021) remain unchanged. * **Effect of Change:** Candidates now have the option to select Patan or Malegaon as their examination center if they meet the criteria. This provides greater convenience for students in those regions. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience consists of students already registered for the ICAI Foundation Examination, June 2021. Other stakeholders include: * The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). * Examination centers in Patan and Malegaon. * Students residing in Gujarat and Maharashtra, especially those near Patan and Malegaon. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is responsible for implementing the amendment. * **Timelines:** Registered students had a specific window (May 29th-31st, 2021) to request a change of examination center. The examination is scheduled for June 24th, 26th, 28th, and 30th, 2021. * **Procedures:** Students must submit a written request via email to foundationexamhelplineicai.in to change their examination center. * The amendment is contingent on a *sufficient* number of students applying to test in these new cities. This implies ICAI will monitor application rates and could potentially withdraw the added locations if the numbers are too low. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The amendment is likely intended to achieve the following outcomes: * Increased convenience and accessibility for students residing in or near Patan and Malegaon. * Potentially higher participation rates in the Foundation Examination from these regions. * A more efficient and equitable distribution of examination centers. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the ICAI Foundation Examination, June 2021 notification, represents a positive step towards enhancing accessibility and convenience for aspiring chartered accountants. By adding Patan and Malegaon as examination centers and providing a window for students to request a change of location, the ICAI demonstrates its commitment to accommodating the needs of its student population. This amendment is a targeted and specific adjustment to the original policy and is not intended to change any previously announced criteria.

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