US CPA fees in INR (2026)
Every fee an Indian candidate pays to sit the US CPA Exam, in dollars and rupees, with the source and the date we last checked it.
In short
Passing all four sections at the first attempt while testing in India costs about ₹3,45,996 ($3,644) in exam and evaluation fees. Each extra attempt adds about ₹78,287 ($825).
At the Reserve Bank of India reference rate (published by FBIL): ₹94.94 per US dollar on 23 October 2026. Your card or bank will apply its own rate and charges.
Every fee, in dollars and rupees
| Fee | When you pay it | USD | INR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credential evaluationTypical midpoint; evaluators charge roughly $100–$400 depending on the agency and report. Source | Once, before applying | $250 | ₹23,735 |
| Initial application feeAbout $96–$103 for many boards; some charge more. Source | Once, to your state board | $96 | ₹9,114 |
| Registration feeTypical figure; some boards differ or charge none. Source | Each section, each attempt | $96 | ₹9,114 |
| Exam section feeSet nationally through NASBA. Source | Each section, each attempt | $269 | ₹25,500 |
| International testing fee (India)Charged only when you test outside the United States; non-refundable. Source | Each section, each attempt | $460 | ₹43,672 |
What the whole exam costs
One-time costs (evaluation and application) plus, for every section attempt, the registration, exam and India testing fees: $825 (₹78,287) per attempt.
| Scenario | USD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| All four sections, each passed first time | $3,644 | ₹3,45,996 |
| All four sections, with 1 retake | $4,469 | ₹4,24,282 |
| All four sections, with 2 retakes | $5,294 | ₹5,02,569 |
Plan your own mix of attempts with the fee estimator.
What these totals leave out
- Your bank's charges. Fees are paid in US dollars, usually by international card. Banks add a markup on the exchange rate and charge tax on the conversion, so you will pay somewhat more than the rupee figures here.
- Study material. Paid review courses vary widely in price. SimplyCPA's study notes, questions and simulations are free.
- Rescheduling. Prometric charges a fee for changing an appointment at short notice; the amount depends on how close to the test date you change it.
- After the exam. Many boards require an ethics exam, and every board charges for the licence itself. These vary by state.
- Travel. Getting to one of the Prometric centres in India, and a hotel if you need one.
Exchange rate and dates
Rupee figures use the Reserve Bank of India reference rate (published by FBIL): ₹94.94 per US dollar on 23 October 2026 (source), last checked 26 October 2026, rounded to the nearest rupee. Dollar fees were last checked against NASBA's pages on 11 October 2026.
Fees vary by state board and change from time to time. Confirm the current amounts on your board's NASBA page before you pay.