ACCA Exam Fees 2025–2026 – Registration, Annual Subscription & Exam Costs

ACCA Exam Fees 2025

So, you’re eyeing up ACCA, maybe beginning in '25 or '26? Naturally, a key worry pops up – what’s the damage to your wallet? Costs shift based on study stage, test dates, waivers, how you join, also where you live. Understanding this upfront means fewer shocks or eleventh-hour scrambles for cash ACCA Exam Fees 2025.

In this guide, you’ll get a breakdown of all ACCA fees: registration, annual subscription, exemptions, exam entry fees by level, plus tips to save money. Let’s dive in!

1. Initial and Annual Fees

These are the fees you pay to begin and maintain your ACCA student status:

• Initial Registration Fee

  
  

  • Cost: £89 (one-time)

  • Approx INR: ₹10,500–₹11,000

  • Purpose: Paid when you first register as an ACCA student

    
    

• Re-registration Fee

  
  

  • Cost: £89

  • Approx INR: Similar to registration fee

  • Purpose: Payable if your registration lapses and you need to re-join

    
    

• Annual Subscription Fee

  
  

  • Cost: £137 per year

  • Approx INR: ₹15,500–₹16,500

  • Purpose: Keeps your student status active every calendar year

2. Exemption Fees

If you have prior qualifications (college/university subjects), you may get exemptions for certain ACCA papers. There is a fee per exemption paper:

• Applied Knowledge Level

  
  

  • Fee per paper: £84–£86

  • Approx INR: ₹10,200–₹11,500

    
    

• Applied Skills Level

  
  

  • Fee per paper: £111–£114

  • Approx INR: ₹13,500–₹14,500

3. Exam Entry Fees by Level

Once you’re registered, each exam you take has a fee. Fees increase with the level and vary depending on whether you enter early, standard, or late, and whether it’s remote or at a centre.

Typical exam fees (GBP) with approximate INR equivalents:

• Applied Knowledge (BT, MA, FA)

  
  

  • Standard Entry Fee: ~£143–£147

  • Late / Special Centre Fee: Higher than standard

  • Approx INR (Standard): ₹16,000–₹18,500

    
    

• Applied Skills

  
  

  • Standard Entry Fee: £147

  • Centre / Late Entry Fee: ~£350–£400+

  • Approx INR (Standard): ₹16,000–₹20,000+

    
    

• Strategic Professional – Essentials

  
  

  • SBL (Strategic Business Leader): ≈ £252

  • Late / Centre Entry Fee: Significantly higher

  • Approx INR: ₹30,000–₹32,000

    
    

• Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

  
  

  • Standard Fee: ~£180–£185

  • Late / Special Centre Fee: Higher

  • Approx INR: ₹21,000–₹22,500

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• Strategic Professional – Optional Papers (AFM, APM, ATX, AAA)

  
  

  • Standard Fee: ~£185 (similar to SBR)

  • Late / Special Centre Fee: Higher

  • Approx INR: ₹21,000–₹23,000

4. Other Costs to Consider

Beyond the official ACCA fees, some additional costs to keep in mind:

• Ethics & Professional Skills Module (EPSM): This module has a fee (GBP amount varies) and must be cleared as part of the ACCA qualification.

  
  

• Exam centre / invigilation fees: If you're sitting at a special centre rather than the standard CBE centre, there may be extra charges. ACCA Global+1

  
  

• Late entry fees: If you miss standard/early deadlines, late entries cost more. Always keep an eye on deadline dates.

  
  

• Coaching / tuition fees: If attending coaching classes (like SuccessEdge), study material, mocks etc. These are external but often significant.

5. Approximate Total Cost Estimate

Depending on how many exemptions you get, how early or late you enter exams, and whether you take optional papers, the total cost from registration to full ACCA qualification (excluding coaching) can vary. Here’s a rough estimate for India in 2025-2026:

Scenario	Estimated Cost (Exams + ACCA Fees excluding Coaching)
No exemptions, taking all papers	~ £2,500-£3,000 ≈ ₹3.0-₹3.5 lakhs
Some exemptions	Could reduce cost by £200-£500+ depending on how many exemption papers you skip.

6. Tips to Save / Manage ACCA Exam Costs

Because ACCA fees can add up, here are money-smart ways to reduce your expense:

1. Apply early: Standard entry is cheaper than late or centre entry.

2. Check for exemptions to skip papers you already’re fit for — paying exemption fees pays off in exam fees saved.

3. Use remote / on-demand CBE where available — sometimes cheaper or more flexible.

4. Plan exam schedule so you're batching papers; sometimes booking several at once helps avoid multiple late fees.

5. Annual subscription on time — avoid lapsed registrations (or re-registration fees).

6. Check coaching/institute bundles – some ACCA institutes include exam fees / material / mocks in package deals.

What You Must Do Before Paying Any ACCA Fee

• Confirm the current GBP ⇄ INR exchange rate when making payments — fluctuations can change cost in rupees significantly.

• Check ACCA’s official site or your country’s local ACCA page for any local variations / added taxes.

• Make sure subscription fee is paid for the year — ACCA often blocks exam bookings if an outstanding subscription is due.

• Confirm exam session deadlines (standard vs late entries) so you don’t end up paying extra.

Your SuccessEdge Advantage

At SuccessEdge, we help students stay financially smart while pursuing ACCA. Here’s what we offer:

• Transparent fee breakdowns so you aren’t surprised by extra costs 

• Batch-fee counselling: Planning exams to reduce late-entry/centre charges 

• Fee reminders & deadline tracking 

• Scholarship / early-bird offers where possible

Student Stories – Financial Planning That Worked

“I saved nearly ₹20,000 by applying for standard entry vs late entry for two Strategic Professional papers.” — Aisha, ACCA Affiliate 2024

“Using my university exemptions (and paying the exemption fees) helped me skip 4 applied skills papers — huge cost savings.” — Rohit, ACCA Student 2023

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