Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on filling up MAY, 2015 CA Exam forms, on-line

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on filling up MAY, 2015 CA Exam forms, on-line  Please note that this paper is merely an attempt to provide answers to questions on the subject, posed to us, by the candidates from time to time, to the extent possible and with reference to the extant scheme of examination. However, this compilation is neither exhaustive not does it purport to be a source of complete information on the subject. Hence, candidates are advised, in their own interest, to refer to the “Guidance Notes” on this site, besides referring to the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.
1. What is the cost of on-line form for MAY, 2015 exam?
2. What is the cost of physical form for MAY, 2015 exam?
3. I do not have regular access to internet or computer? Is it compulsory to fill the on-line form? Or can I use the physical form?
4. Why should I use the on-line form when I can fill the physical form?
Login related queries :
5. How do I register on-line?
6. Do I need an email address for filling in an on-line application?
7. Can I use my friend’s email ID?
8. Can I start filling in the on-line exam form and complete the same later?
9. I have not received any email or SMS indicating my log in ID or password?
10. I am already registered with ICAI in the on-line exam registration portal, when I applied for an earlier attempt. Can I use the same log in ID and password this time?
11. I forgot / did not get my password. What should I do?
12. I am not able to login and fill up the form even after getting the login-id and password.
13. While creating the user ID, I am directed to submit a provisional application? Why is it so?
14. Who do I contact for technical support for my on-line application?
15. I logged into my application and all the information I had previously entered is gone. What do I do?
Payment related queries:
16. What is the exam fees?
17. I do not have credit/debit cards. What do I do?
18. Can I use internet banking? How do I pay the exam fees on-line?
19. Can I make payment of exam fees by DD along with on-line forms?
20. What is the late fee?
21. I filled in the on-line form and also paid the exam fees. However, when I saw the credit card/bank statement, I realized that the amount of the exam fees has been debited more than once in my account. It appears that I might have paid the exam fees more than once. Can I get a refund of the excess amount paid by me? What is the procedure for claiming the excess exam fee payment arising on account of multiple payments/lost transactions etc?
Important dates:
22. What is the last date for submission of forms?
23. Does on-line registration close at 5.30 P.M. on the last date or at midnight on the last date?
Generation of PDF:
24. The word PROVISIONAL is appearing on the PDF. Why is it so?
25. How do I know that my on-line registration is successful? Do I get any acknowledgement upon submission of on-line form?
26. I have filled the on-line form and paid the exam fee on-line. Do I still have to take a print out and send it to ICAI and if yes, where should I submit it?
27. Incorrect particulars are appearing in the PDF. What do I do ?
28. Myself and my friend were applying from the same computer and now my details are also appearing in my friend’s PDF.
29. My payment was successful. But I am not able to generate the PDF document? What should I do now?
30. Do I need to send any documents along with the print out?
31. What does submitting a provisional application mean to me, as a candidate? Will I be able to sit for the exam?
32. What happens if I forget/omit to send the print out and the annexures required through oversight?
33. Can I change the particulars ( such as centre opted, medium opted or group opted etc) after submission of the on-line form?
34. Is it alright if the print out of the on-line form is attested by any member of the Institute or should it be attested by my Principal only?
General queries:
35. What is “Unit Scheme”
36. What are the exam dates:
37. When do I get admit card and how?
38. What do I do, in case the details in the admit card differ from those in my application form?
39. What are the rules regarding exemption:
40. What are the rules regarding verification of marks?
41. I am a physically challenged candidate. Can I get relaxation in time or can I appoint a scribe/writer for writing the exam?
42. Contact details: