FAQ: SELF-PACED ONLINE MODULES

Q 1: What are Self-Paced Online Modules?

Ans: Four self-paced online modules [SET A, SET B, SET C and SET D] encompassing
different fields have been introduced in the New Scheme of Education and Training.

As the name suggests, Self-Paced Online Module is a course which a student can learn
and qualify at his/her own pace after registering in Final Course.

Q 2: What are the subjects in Self-Paced Online Modules?

Ans: Self-Paced Online Modules, comprising the Following Papers and students have to
undergo prescribed hours of learning through New Portal ICAI digital Learning Campus at
https://lms.icai.org/login as under:

Self-Paced Paper Duration

Module in Hours
SET A Corporate and Economic Laws (100 Marks) 40
[Mandatory]
SET B Strategic Cost and Performance Management 40
(100 Marks) [Mandatory]
SET C: Elective (Choose one) (100 Marks)
1 Risk Management 20
2 Sustainable Development and Sustainability 20
Reporting
3 Public Finance and Government Accounting 20
4 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 20
5 International Taxation 20
6 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
7 Forensic Accounting 20
8 Valuation 20
9 Financial Services and Capital Markets 20
10 Forex and Treasury Management 20
SET D: Multidisciplinary (Choose one) (100 Marks)
1 Constitution of India and Art of Advocacy 20
2 Psychology and Philosophy 20
3 Entrepreneurship and Start up Ecosystem 20
4 Digital Ecosystem and Controls 20
Q 3: What is the registration process for Self-Paced Online Modules?

Ans: At the time of registration in Final Course, students would also be registering for Self-
Paced Online Modules. The Final Course registration form will have the option for selecting
the subjects under Self-Paced Online Modules SET C and SET D. No separate fee is payable
for registration of Self-Paced Online Modules.

Q 4: Whether papers in Self-Paced Online Modules are mandatory?

Ans: SET A: Corporate and Economic Laws and SET B: Strategic Cost and Performance
Management are mandatory papers under Self-Paced Online Modules. SET C and SET D
are comprising of 10 subjects and 4 subjects respectively. A student, as per his/her
interest, have to opt any one of the subjects from each SET C and SET D.

Q 5: What will be the manner of learning of Self-Paced Online Modules?

Ans: The study materials for the Self-Paced Online Modules for all subjects have been
uploaded in the BoS Knowledge Portal. Physical Study Material of SET A and SET B,
physical Study Material are also be made available. Besides e-Books, video lectures of
experts in the relevant subject area, will be made available to the students.

The Institute has developed New Portal ICAI digital Learning Campus at
https://lms.icai.org/login whereat Students can undergo prescribed learning hours for
each Self-Paced Online Module for being eligible to appear in the respective examination
conducted by Examination Department.

Q 6: What will be the level of understanding required for SET A, SET B, SET C
and SET D?

Ans: Expert knowledge is expected in SET A and SET B. Working knowledge is expected
in SET C and SET D.

Q 7: What is the requirement for qualifying Self-Paced Online Modules?

Ans: A student is declared to have qualified a Self-Paced Online Module if he/she secures
a minimum of 50% marks in that module. There will be no restriction on the number of
attempts for each module.

Q 8: Is there any negative marking in Self-Paced Online Modules?

Ans. There is no negative marking in examination of Self-Paced Online Modules.

Q 9: Will the marks secured in Self-Paced Online Modules be aggregated with
the marks obtained in Final Examination for passing the Final Examination?

Ans: The marks secured in Self-Paced Online Modules will not be aggregated with the
marks obtained in the Final Examination.
 FAQS w.r.t. EXEMPTION FROM SELF-PACED ONLINE MODULES

Q 10: I have passed Group-I of Final Examination under old scheme, whether I
have to qualify Self-Paced Online Modules before appearing in Final Examination
under New Scheme of Education and Training?

Ans: Since you have passed Group-I of Final Examination, you would be exempted to qualify
Self-Paced Online Modules SET A, SET C and SET D. You have to complete prescribed number
of hours learning of SET-B and qualify the same before appearing in Group-II of Final
Examination under the New Scheme of Education and Training.

Q 11: I have passed Group-II of Final Examination under old scheme, whether I
have to qualify Self-Paced Online Modules before appearing in Final Examination
under New Scheme of Education and Training?

Ans: Since you have passed Group-II of Final Examination, you would be exempted to qualify
Self-Paced Online Modules SET B, SET C and SET D. You have to complete prescribed number
of hours learning of SET-A and qualify the same before appearing in Group-I of Final
Examination under the New Scheme of Education and Training.

Q 12: I have secured 60% marks in Paper 4: Corporate and Economic Laws under
Old Scheme and having a valid exemption in the said paper, whether I will get
exemption in Self-Paced Online Module SET-A: Corporate and Economic Laws
paper.

Ans. Yes. You have to only qualify Self-Paced Online Modules SET B: Strategic Cost &
Performance Management paper.

Q 13: I have secured 60% marks in Paper 5: Strategic Cost Management and
Performance Evaluation under Old Scheme and having a valid exemption in the
said paper, whether I will get exemption in Self-Paced Online Module SET-B
Strategic Cost & Performance Management paper:.

Ans. Yes. You have to only qualify Self-Paced Online Modules SET A: Corporate and Economic
Laws paper.

Q 14: I had passed 6 or 7 papers in both the Groups of PE-II/PCE/Intermediate

(IPC) or equivalent Examination, as the case may be, and thereafter registered in
Final course under the Old Scheme but did not appear in Final Examination and
now, I have been converted to the New Scheme. Which all Self-Paced Online
Modules, I have to qualify before appearing in the Final Examination under New
Scheme?

Ans: Students who have passed 6 papers in Intermediate or its equivalent exams under old
scheme have to qualify all four Self-Paced Online Modules. Whereas Students who have
passed 7 papers in Intermediate or its equivalent exams under old scheme have to qualify
SET-A and SET-B Modules and will have the option to choose and qualify any one paper from
SET C or SET D Modules.

Q 15: I had passed 6 or 7 papers in both the Groups of PE-II/PCE/Intermediate

(IPC) Examination, as the case may be, and thereafter appeared in Final
Examination under the Old Scheme and now, I have been converted to the New
Scheme. Which all Self-Paced Online Modules I have to qualify before appearing
in the Final Examination under New Scheme?

Ans. SET C and SET D would be exempted for such students. You have to qualify Self-Paced
Online Modules SET A and SET B before appearing in the Final Examination under New
Scheme.

Q 16: I have passed both the groups of Intermediate Examination (8 papers).

Whether I would be required to qualify the Self-Paced Online Modules before
appearing for the Final Examination under the New Scheme of Education and
Training.

Ans: SET C and SET D would be exempted for such students. You have to qualify Self-Paced
Online Modules SET A and SET B before appearing in the Final Examination under New
Scheme.

Q 17: What are the Hardware and Software requirements to undergo Self-
Paced Online Learning at ICAI Digital Learning Campus
https://lms.icai.org/login

Ans. Hardware requirements:

• Desktop Computers: Processor:

Dual-core or higher (e.g., Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3)
RAM: 2GB or higher
The desktop must have a Webcam.
• Laptops and Notebooks:
Processor: Dual-core or higher (e.g., Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3)
RAM: 2GB or higher
The laptop must have a Webcam.

Software requirements:

• Web Browser:
The system should be compatible with modern web browsers such as Google
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
• Internet Connection:
It is mandatory for a student to have a connection speed of minimum 2 to 5 Mbps
for the student to complete the assessments and topics available on the LMS.
Q 18: Where to Login to access the Self-Paced Online Module SET-A and SET-B
to undergo requisite Hours ?

Ans. The student has to visit URL: https://lms.icai.org/login

1. URL: The student will open the URL of their web browser as per the above
mentioned URL.
2. Sign in with SSP: The student will use their SRN no. to login to the LMS
3. Login with OTP: The student will enter their SRN no. and then they get an option to
generate an OTP which will be sent directly to their registered mobile number. Refer
below screenshot.
Logout: To logout of the system, the Student has to open their profile and click on the
logout button. Refer below screenshot for the same.

• Self-paced online module: As soon as the user logs in to the system, they will be
sent to self- paced online modules section where they will be able to view all the sets
and the topics within that set by opening it. Refer to below screenshot for reference.
 Menu Bar: The Student will be able to navigate through all the tabs available on the LMS
as follows:

1. Dashboard: The Student will be able to view their personalized Dashboard and view their
progress for the respective sets . refer the below screenshot for the reference.
Self-paced online Module: The Student will be able to access all the sets and topics
related to the same. For reference, please view the below screenshot.

2. My Learning History: Student will be able to see topic wise learning history For
reference view the below screenshot.
My Courses: Student will be able to view all the topics together irrespective of the set that
the topics are in. Refer below screenshot.

1. Filters: Student will be able to view topics according to the filter applied.
2. Topics: These are individual topics that the Student can access at any given time.

• Topics: These are individual topics that combine together to form a set and can be
accessed through both self-paced online module tab and My courses section.
 1. Title of the topic: This is the title of a current topic that the Student is
currently accessing.
2. Progress bar: This bar shows the current progress of the topic that the
Student is accessing currently.
3. Content: This is the specific content which is part of the topic.
4. Content progress: This shows the Student status of the content.

Q 19: Which option to be used for login at ICAI Digital learning campus?

Ans. You can use either option Sign in with SSP or login with OTP.

Q 20: To whom I can send my complaint on any issue relating to accessing the
Self-Paced online Modules.

Ans. For Technical Assistance, Kindly Contact us at below

Email: [email protected]

Mobile No: 9689908089 and 7030940882