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
Module
Paper
Duration
in Hours
SET A
Corporate and Economic Laws (100 Marks)
[Mandatory]
40
SET B
Strategic Cost and Performance Management
(100 Marks) [Mandatory]
40
SET C: Elective (Choose one) (100 Marks)
1
Risk Management
20
2
Sustainable Development and Sustainability
Reporting
20
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.
Q 10. SELF PACED ONLINE MODULES (SPOM)
The Exam department of ICAI has launched Self-paced Module Test (SPMT) Portal
https://spmt.icai.org for candidates who have completed prescribed learning hours for
respective Self-Paced Online Module A: Corporate and Economic Laws and Module
B: Strategic Cost & Performance Management. Details of eligibility of such
candidates are as below:
A. The students who were admitted to the Final Examination till November, 2023 are
exempt from appearing in Self-Paced Online Module Tests Set C and Set D. However,
it is mandatory for them to qualify Set A and Set B as per below eligibility criteria,
before applying for membership-
Sr.
No.
Criteria
1
Appeared in Final Exam till November 2023 but could not
pass either of the groups
2
Passed group second till November 2023 but could not pass
group first
3
Passed group first till November 2023 but could not pass
group second
4
Exemption in Paper 5 till November 2023 but could not pass
group first or Both Groups
5
Exemption in Paper 4 till November 2023 but could not pass
group second or Both Groups
6
Exemption in Paper 4 and Paper 5 till November 2023 but
could not pass either of the groups
B. Students, other than those who are covered under (A) above, who were admitted to
the Final Examination of May, 2024 or those who have passed both groups of
Intermediate examination under old scheme and completed 2.5 years of Practical
Training till 31
st
October 2024 including excess leaves, if any, as well as Advanced
ICITSS are exempt from appearing in Self-Paced Online Module Tests Set C and Set
D. However, it is mandatory for such students to qualify Set A and Set B before
applying for membership.
Intermediate students who had cleared either of the groups upto November 2023 or before
and cleared the remaining Group under Unit Scheme in May 2024.
Or
Those who cleared both groups of Intermediate exams in May 2024, are
required to undergo and pass Self-Paced Online Modules on/before 10th
October, 2024 to become eligible for Final Exam to be held in November 2024.
For any clarification relating to online registration/booking of slots of Self-Paced Online
Module Tests, please mail to exam_spmt@onlineregistration.org or
spmt_examhelpl[email protected]
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: helpdeskspo[email protected]
Mobile No: 9689908089 and 7030940882