ACCA Course Fees in Mumbai (2025) – Full Breakdown & Smart Saving Tips

When you first search the ACCA course fees in Mumbai, it ranges from ₹1.8L – ₹3.5L. Making the difference quite large. The further you search, the further the latter figure increases. The above figure is not wrong, it just does not clarify the various components included.

This blog addresses the confusion and clarifies the actual cost of doing ACCA. It outlines the mandatory payments done to the ACCA body, cost of study and hidden fees. It also reveals ways smart people budget their ACCA course fees.

Please note that the following rates are subject to change based on ACCA regulations and currency exchange fluctuations.

ACCA Course Fees

The ACCA course fee is the payment done to the association of chartered accountancy body. This fee ranges from ₹1.8L – ₹2.5L. The cost varies on the number of years you take to complete and exemptions you opt for. The cost includes –

1. Initial Registration Fees

The initial registration fee includes the cost of registration and cost of creating your student ID. It is a one time fee. The fee unlocks myriad key benefits like the study hub.

ACCA initial registration fee – £30 (approx. ₹3,230)

2. Annual Subscription Fees

The annual subscription fee is to be paid along with your initial registration fee. The yearly fee informs the ACCA body that you are its active member. The fee is to be paid each year you are associated with ACCA. Non-payment or late payment of the fee can lead to your student account being deactivated and being barred from booking ACCA exams or accessing their resources.

Annual subscription fee – £137 (approx. ₹14,750)

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3. ACCA Exam Fees

The ACCA exams include 13 papers divided into 3 levels and an ethics exam post your EPSM module. You pay around ₹2.2 – ₹2.7 Lakhs. The figure may change depending on the exemptions you opt for, and the mode of examination you choose.

Component	Fee (in GBP)	Fee (in ₹)	Notes
Applied Knowledge Level	£246	₹28,500	Based on remote exam costs; 3 papers
Applied Skills Level	£882	₹1,03,500	Includes 6 papers
Strategic Professional Level	£815	₹95,700	Includes 4 papers
Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM)	£81	₹9,500	Mandatory 20-hour training module
Total Exam Fees (13 papers + EPSM)	£1,938	₹2,25,000	May vary slightly depending on your mode (centre vs. remote)

The cost is calculated as follows:

• Applied Knowledge Level

The three knowledge papers are on-demand exams and can either be taken remotely or at a local centre. The fees for local centres depend on its location. The cost below is exclusive to centres in India.

Exam Fee (Per Paper):

• Remote on-demand: £82 (Approx. ₹9,500) | Total for 3 papers: £246 (Approx. ₹28,600)
• Local CBE centre: £113 (Approx. ₹13,100) | Total: £339 (Approx. ₹39,500)

 

Total Fee: £246 | Approx. ₹28,600

• Applied Skills Level

The cost for the on-demand LW paper is different from the other 5 exams.

Exam Fee (Per Paper):

• Corporate and business law (LW): £106 | Approx. INR: ₹12,500
• Others (PM, TX, FR, FM, AA): £147 | Approx. INR: ₹16,800

 

Total Fee: £882 | Approx. ₹1,03,500

• Strategic Professional Level

This level has 4 papers with 2 mandatory papers and 2 optional papers. Only the cost for the mandatory exam SBL is different from the other 3 papers.

Exam Fee (Per Paper):

• Strategic Business Leader (SBL): £260| Approx. INR: ₹29,350
• Other 3 (mandatory SBR and optional AFM, APM, AAA & ATX): £185 | Approx. ₹21,000

 

Total Fees: £815 | Approx. ₹95,700

• Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM)

EPSM is a mandatory 20 hour module that each student aspiring to become an ACCA member has to complete.

Exam Fee: £81 | Approx. ₹9,500

4. Exemption Fees

Students with prior relevant qualifications are offered exemptions on some papers. But these exemptions come with a fee. Below you’ll see that the cost for exempting a paper is similar to the cost of taking the exam. Thus, choosing to avail an exemption does not affect the total ACCA exam fee; at least not radically. (That’s why it is recommended to take all exams. The exams help build your foundation and make it easier to understand further concepts.)

However, there is a way to save your cost of exemption. ACCA approved learning partners are given exclusive discounts on exemption fees. So for students in Delhi, check for coaching classes that can help you get good discounts.

Exemption Fee (Per Paper)

• Applied Knowledge Level: £84 | Approx. ₹9,700

• Applied Skill Level: £147 | Approx. ₹13,000

TIP to save money:

IMS Proschool offers 82% of discount on exemption fees; decreasing the exemption cost from ₹9,700 to ₹1,746 per paper. This means for someone claiming a maximum number of exemptions, for example CAs, can claim up to 9 exemptions, they save around ₹70k.

Estimated Total Cost (Without Exemptions or Lapses)

Overall Fees	Approximate INR Total
Registration + 3-year Subscription	₹52,500
EPSM + 13 Exam Papers	₹2,25,000
Total Estimate	₹2,73,000 (~₹2.7 Lakhs)

 

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ACCA Study Fees in Mumbai

The cost of studying ACCA in Mumbai has 2 major components. One is the tuition fee and the other is the cost of the study materials. Both the costs fluctuate depending on various factors discussed below.

1. Cost of Study Materials

ACCA has a vast syllabus that needs more than books to study from. You need to read up on case studies, practice technical formulas and revise using mock exams. These resources can either be sourced online, or combined in your tuition packages. Some of these resources are shared by the ACCA board for free.

Official ACCA study resources cost around ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per level depending on their type, ie. physical copy or digital.

2. ACCA Study Fees

The cost of studying ACCA in Mumbai depends on the institute you choose. You can also choose the option to self-study. Self-study is recommended for applied knowledge papers and some applied skills papers, ie. papers that may not require analysing case studies in depth. For papers like the Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) you require in-depth understanding of concepts. Choosing tuitions for such exams make it easier for you to not only understand the concepts but get in-person doubts cleared. Good centres also prepare you for exams by offering an exam-like environment.

The ACCA course fees of centres range from ₹80,000 to ₹2,00,000. The figure varies depending on the number of papers you choose to take tuitions for and the chosen mode of studying.

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Hidden ACCA Course Fees

1. Re-Registration Fees

For some reason if your account goes inactive; maybe you miss the deadline to pay your annual subscription fees or take time off due to personal reasons, you need to pay a re-registration fee to reactivate your account.

Re-registration Fee – £30 (approx. ₹3,500)

2. Late Exam Fees

Late registration for exams can incur additional charges

Late exam fee – upto £50 per paper (approx. ₹6,000).

3. Rescheduling Fees

For some reason if you are unable to give on-demand exams on your chosen date, you can reschedule the paper. Though the rescheduling also incurs additional charges.

Rescheduling exam fee – £40-£60 (approx. ₹5,000-₹7,000).

4. Resit Costs

Re-attempting a paper can double the exam cost, emphasizing the need for adequate preparation. ie.
Resit Cost – ₹9,500 – ₹29,000

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Acca Course Fees of Top Coaching Institutes in Mumbai

Institute	Fees (Per Level)	Packages Offered	Mode of Learning
IMS Proschool	Applied Knowledge – ₹60,000 Applied Skills – ₹1,25,000 Strategic Professional – ₹1,10,000 All Bundled (3 levels) – 2,80,000	Bundled by levels and per paper	Online + Offline classroom learning + Recorded
QuintEdge	Applied Knowledge – ₹42,000 Applied Skills – ₹72,000 Strategic Professional – ₹60,000	Bundled by levels and per paper	Live Online + Self‑Paced
Zell Education	Applied Knowledge – ₹95,000 Applied Skills – ₹1,30,000 Strategic Professional – ₹1,28,850	Bundled by levels	Live weekday/ weekend batches + self paced
LearninGT	Applied Knowledge – ₹95,000 Applied Skills – ₹1,30,000 Strategic Professional – ₹1,28,850	Bundled by levels	Live online
Synthesis Learning	Applied Knowledge – ₹42,000 Applied Skills – ₹1,08,000 Strategic Professional – ₹84,000	Bundled by levels and per paper	Classroom + Live Online + Self‑Paced
GT Academy	Applied Knowledge – ₹42,000 Applied Skills – ₹1,02,000 Strategic Professional – ₹80,000	Per Paper	Live online + recorded

 

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How can you save on ACCA course fees

The daunting figure of the ACCA course fee can be brought down. Smart ways to cut down your ACCA course cost:

• Choose Institutes That Offer ACCA Fee Discounts

Some coaching centres, like IMS Proschool, offer discounts on ACCA registration or exemption fee waivers. These fee waivers can save you anywhere between ₹5,000 to ₹20,000. Always inquire whether the coaching centre offers any benefits.

• Opt for Course Packages Instead of Per-Paper Payments

Coaching centres usually have options between per paper and course bundles. In such instances, it is better to opt for either full-course or full-level bundles. These packages often include study materials, mock tests, mentorship, and even placement support. Choosing a package includes discounts on per paper cost, free revision classes and interview coaching.

• Register With Centres That Offer Flexible Modes of Learning (Online/ Offline)

Along with the freedom of studying as per your timeline, online learning saves your commuting costs. On the other hand, centres with classroom training provide accountability, on-spot doubt clearing and interactive sessions.

• Unlimited Doubt Support and Recordings

Institutes that offer lifetime access to recorded lectures and unlimited doubt-clearing sessions give you the edge in case you need to resit a paper. You won’t have to pay again just to attend a few revision classes.

• Look for Centres That Offer Discounts

ACCA ALPs are given exclusive discounts for their students. Coaching centres like IMS Proschool offer up to 80% of discounts on registration, annual subscription and exemption fees. The discounts can bring your ACCA course price down considerably.

• Try to Get ACCA Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships can be a game-changer. The Simpson scholarship, awarded to 5 students annually, is a great financial help. It cuts your entire cost by approximately 80%. Even seasonal discounts during admission drives can lead to considerable savings. If you work professionally, check whether your company has education benefits. The benefit usually includes fee reimbursement.

• Use Resources by ACCA

ACCA provides several official resources like the ACCA Study Hub. It includes syllabus-focused reading, interactive modules, practice questions, and quizzes. Also, take advantage of their examiner’s reports, sample questions, etc — all of which are freely accessible.

Conclusion

The actual ACCA course fee ranges from ₹1.8L to ₹4.5L. The fee is divided into 2 main categories – payment done to the ACCA board and the cost of studying. The ACCA course cost that you pay to the ACCA body goes up to ₹2.5L depending on exemptions and time taken to qualify. It includes ACCA registration, annual subscription, exam fees for 13 papers, exemption charges and hidden costs like re-registration or rescheduling.

Study fees in cities like Mumbai range from ₹60,000 to ₹2L based on the institute and mode of learning. The cost of studying includes the cost of materials and tuition.

To save on registration cost and availing major discounts on other ACCA course cost choose an institute like IMS Proschool. The institute offers upto 82% of discounts.

FAQ

1. What is the total ACCA course cost in Mumbai?

The total ACCA course cost in Mumbai ranges from ₹2.7 lakhs to ₹4.5 lakhs, including registration, exams, tuition, and study materials.

2. Why are ACCA exam fees so high?

ACCA exam fees are high due to global recognition, extensive resources, professional-level assessments, and multiple exam sittings.

3. Can I get ACCA for free?

ACCA isn’t free, but you can reduce costs through scholarships (like the Simpson Scholarship) and discounts from approved learning partners like IMS Proschool.

4. Can I do ACCA after BCom?

Yes, BCom graduates can directly start ACCA and may also receive exemptions for some papers based on their degree.

5. What currency is ACCA fees?

ACCA fees are officially charged in GBP (British Pounds), and converted to INR for Indian students.

6. What is the ACCA salary in India?

ACCA-qualified professionals in India typically earn between ₹6 – ₹10 LPA, with freshers starting around ₹4 – ₹6 LPA.