Important Announcement! Discontinuation of AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test after November 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced that the AICITSS (Advanced IT – Old Syllabus) Test, conducted for students who completed the Advanced IT course before 1st March 2025, will be discontinued after November 2025. Eligible students must clear the test in the sessions scheduled up to November 2025, as no further tests under the old syllabus will be conducted thereafter. Students who fail to pass by then will have to appear for the AICITSS (AIT) Test under the new syllabus implemented from 1st March 2025.
Discontinuation of AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test
The Examination Department of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced that the AICITSS (Advanced IT – Old Syllabus) Test will no longer be conducted after November 2025.
Students who have completed the Advanced IT (Old Syllabus) course — referring to the syllabus implemented prior to 1st March 2025 — must ensure they appear for and clear the test on or before the final session scheduled in November 2025.
Transition to the New Syllabus
After November 2025, the AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test will be permanently discontinued. Students who fail to clear the test under the old syllabus by then will be required to take the AICITSS (AIT) Test under the new syllabus, which came into effect from 1st March 2025.
Important Links and Further Information
For details regarding the schedule of upcoming Advanced ITT exams, students are advised to visit:
🔗 Advanced ICITSS Exam Schedule.
FAQs on Discontinuation of AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test
1. What is the AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test?
The AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test is the Advanced IT Test for students who completed the Advanced IT course based on the syllabus implemented prior to 1st March 2025.
2. Until when will the AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test be conducted?
The test will be conducted by the Examination Department only until November 2025.
3. Will there be any AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Tests after November 2025?
No, no tests under the old syllabus will be conducted after November 2025.
4. Who is eligible to appear for the AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test?
Students who have undergone the Advanced IT (Old Syllabus) course before 1st March 2025 are eligible to appear.
5. What happens if a student does not clear the AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Test by November 2025?
Such students will have to appear for the AICITSS (AIT) Test under the new syllabus, implemented from 1st March 2025.
6. Where can I find the schedule for the upcoming AICITSS (AIT – Old Syllabus) Tests?
The schedule is available at 🔗 Advanced ICITSS Exam Schedule.
7. What is meant by the “Old Syllabus”?
The “Old Syllabus” refers to the Advanced IT course syllabus that was in effect prior to 1st March 2025.
8. What is the “New Syllabus”?
The “New Syllabus” is the updated version of the Advanced IT course, which has been applicable from 1st March 2025.
9. Can a student choose to switch directly to the New Syllabus without attempting the Old Syllabus test?
Yes, if a student chooses not to attempt or fails to clear the Old Syllabus test by November 2025, they must appear for the New Syllabus test thereafter.
10. Is the syllabus content significantly different between the Old and New AICITSS (AIT) courses?
Yes, the New Syllabus reflects updated content and changes to keep pace with advancements in technology and professional requirements.
11. Will the test dates for the Old Syllabus be announced separately?
Yes, the Examination Department will notify the exact dates for the tests conducted up to November 2025.
12. Is there a limit to the number of attempts a student can take for the Old Syllabus test before November 2025?
No specific limit has been mentioned, but all attempts must be completed before November 2025.
13. Can I apply for the Old Syllabus Test after November 2025 if I miss it?
No, after November 2025, only the New Syllabus Test will be available.
14. Will the registration process for the Old Syllabus Test remain the same till November 2025?
Yes, the registration process remains unchanged until the discontinuation.
15. Will there be any separate fee for transitioning to the New Syllabus Test?
Fee-related guidelines for the New Syllabus will be communicated by the Examination Department if applicable.
16. Will the New Syllabus test be harder than the Old Syllabus test?
The New Syllabus test may include updated content and new topics, but difficulty levels are set according to professional standards.
17. Can students who have already cleared the Old Syllabus Test reappear under the New Syllabus?
No, once a student has cleared the AICITSS (AIT) Test under the Old Syllabus, there is no requirement to retake it under the New Syllabus.
18. Will the Old Syllabus certificate still be valid after the test is discontinued?
Yes, certificates obtained by passing the Old Syllabus Test will remain valid.
19. How should students prepare for the last few attempts of the Old Syllabus Test?
Students should thoroughly review the study material provided for the Old Syllabus and practice previous test papers to enhance their preparation.
20. Who should I contact in case of queries regarding the AICITSS (AIT) Tests?
For any clarification, students can contact the Examination Department of ICAI through the official communication channels.
