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Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test (IICA)

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Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test

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Can You Take the IICA Independent Director Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

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Education
No specific academic degree is stated on IICA's public self-assessment page. Current exemptions include specified individuals with at least three years in qualifying director or KMP roles, qualifying Central or State Government director-level roles, qualifying chief-general-manager-level roles at specified financial regulators, or qualifying statutory-corporation roles; advocates, chartered accountants, cost accountants, and company secretaries who are or have been in practice for at least ten years are also exempt. Candidates should compare their exact experience with the current rule.
Additional Requirements
  • •Create and maintain an active profile in the Independent Directors Databank
  • •Complete the online proficiency test within 2 years of inclusion in the databank (unless exempt)
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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

1

Introduction & Exam Overview

3 sections

2

Companies Act: Company Structure & Capital

4 sections

3

Companies Act: Directors Framework

4 sections

4

Companies Act: Board Process, Committees & CSR

4 sections

5

Companies Act: Accounts, Audit & Restructuring

4 sections

6

Companies Act: Liability, Penalties & Remedies

3 sections

7

Corporate Governance & Independent Director Role

4 sections

8

Ethics, Evaluation & Stakeholders

4 sections

9

Financial Literacy & Accountancy

4 sections

10

Securities Law & SEBI LODR

4 sections

11

Insider Trading & Case Lessons

3 sections

12

Integration & Test Strategy

2 sections

IICA Independent Director Exam Details

Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test (IICA)

Administered by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)

Official Source
At least 50% in aggregate
Passing Score
50
Questions
75
Minutes
Included in Independent Directors Databank subscription (₹5,000 + 18% GST for 1 year, ₹15,000 + 18% GST for 5 years, or ₹25,000 + 18% GST for lifetime)
Exam Fee
Study time: IICA does not publish a recommended preparation-hour range; use the official e-learning modules and mock test to identify individual study needs.
Prerequisites: Registration in the Independent Directors Databank

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) content outline

Companies Act, 2013Not published

Board constitution, directors' duties, meeting rules, audit committees, and related party transaction compliance

Corporate Governance & Board EffectivenessNot published

Role of independent directors, board evaluation, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and governance codes

Financial Literacy & AccountancyNot published

Reading balance sheets, profit & loss accounts, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios

Securities Law & SEBI RegulationsNot published

SEBI LODR regulations, insider trading guidelines, and disclosure obligations for listed entities

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