ICAB CL Information Technology

ICAB Certificate Level Examination - Information Technology (IT)

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About this exam

The Information Technology paper is one of the subjects in the Certificate Level of the Chartered Accountancy qualification awarded through The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), which describes itself as "a National Professional Accounting Body in Bangladesh" and as "the regulatory body for the profession of accountants and connected matters therewith." The Certificate Level is the entry stage of the ICAB examination structure, sitting below the Professional and Advanced Levels, and ICAB publishes separate time-tables for the Certificate Level examinations, for example the "Time-Table for CA Certificate Level Examination of November 2026." The paper suits pre-articled students who are beginning the CA programme and who need a working command of information technology before moving to higher levels. Because ICAB runs the Certificate Level examination through computer based testing, sample question papers for the online CBT Certificate Level examinations are published on the ICAB website, alongside past question papers, suggested answers, an examination portal, examination guidelines and an examination FAQ. Preparation therefore centres on the ICAB curriculum and latest syllabus, the study manuals, and practising with the official sample and past papers under timed conditions. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by ICAB; candidates should confirm all examination arrangements, fees, dates and results directly with ICAB.

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About ICAB CL Information Technology preparation

Who awards the Certificate Level qualification?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), which describes itself as a National Professional Accounting Body in Bangladesh and as the regulatory body for the profession of accountants and connected matters. ICAB publishes the curriculum, syllabus, study manuals and examination time-tables. This page is independent and not affiliated with ICAB, so verify details on the official site.

Is the Certificate Level examination written or computer based?

ICAB provides sample question papers of the online examination, described as computer based testing (CBT), for the Certificate Level. ICAB also maintains a separate online examination page and examination guidelines. Because the delivery method for any particular sitting can change, check the current ICAB examination guidelines and time-table before your exam rather than relying on older assumptions.

How do I find the exam date and timetable?

ICAB publishes examination time-tables on its website; a Time-Table for CA Certificate Level Examination of November 2026 appears in its notices, and separate time-tables are issued for the Professional and Advanced Level examinations. Dates are announced by circular, so confirm your sitting's timetable on the ICAB site and note that this page does not set or guarantee any date.

Where can I get official practice questions?

ICAB hosts past question papers, suggested answers, sample question papers for the CBT Certificate Level examination, and study manuals on its website. Use these as your primary practice material, working through them under timed conditions. Third-party question banks, including this page, are supplementary only and are not a substitute for the official papers and syllabus.

What should I study first for the IT paper?

Start with the ICAB latest syllabus and curriculum policy so you know exactly what is examinable, then work through the prescribed study manual for the subject. Only after that should you attempt past and sample papers. This order stops you from practising questions on topics the current syllabus has added, moved or removed, which is a common source of wasted effort.

Are coaching classes compulsory?

ICAB issues circulars about coaching classes, including pre-examination evening shift coaching classes for the Certificate Level and class schedules for Certificate Level batches, and it has published a circular allowing flexibility in attending mandatory coaching classes of the next level. Because attendance rules and batch schedules are set by circular, check the latest ICAB notices for your own batch.

How much does the exam cost and when can I retake it?

ICAB maintains separate pages for application fees, examination fees and examination pay slips, and an examination portal for forms and results. Fee amounts, retake rules and result review procedures are not stated on this page, so consult those official ICAB pages or the examination FAQ before making payment or planning a resit.

What are the most common ways candidates lose marks?

Three recurrences: studying from outdated syllabus versions instead of the ICAB latest syllabus; reading notes without ever practising under timed conditions; and ignoring the official sample and past papers. A fourth is treating a computer based test like a paper exam and losing time to unfamiliar on-screen navigation, which the ICAB sample papers are designed to address.

Is this page an official ICAB resource?

No. This is an independent study page produced by a third-party platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by ICAB, and it does not administer registration, examinations, results or certification. For anything official, including admission, fees, time-tables, results and script review, use the ICAB website and its examination portal.