IAI Professionalism MCQ Examination – November 2026 Registration Open

The Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) has announced the upcoming Professionalism MCQ Examination for November 2026.

The examination will be conducted in an online home-based format with dual-camera monitoring, and candidates planning to appear should complete their registration within the announced timeline. Registration Announcement – Pro…

Important Dates

Registration Opens: 17 October 2026 from 3:00 PM IST
Registration Closes: 3 November 2026 up to 3:00 PM IST
Exam Date: 14 November 2026
Exam Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon IST
Exam Format: Online home-based examination with dual-camera monitoring
Result Declaration: On or before 21 November 2026 at 6:00 PM
Registration Fee: ₹5,000 Registration Announcement – Pro…

Important for Candidates Planning for Fellowship

Under the revised format of the India Fellowship Seminar (IFS), candidates seeking admission as Fellow Members of the IAI through the IAI Examination Route must pass the Online Professionalism MCQ Examination before they can become eligible to register for the IFS. Registration Announcement – Pro…

This makes the Professionalism MCQ Examination an important step for students progressing towards Fellowship.

Hall Ticket Availability

Hall tickets are scheduled to be available for download through the candidate’s member login by:

6 November 2026 at 6:00 PM. Registration Announcement – Pro…

Candidates should check their member login and registered email regularly for examination-related communication.

Technical Requirements for the Online Exam

Since the examination is home-based, students should check their system setup well in advance.

The announcement specifies the need for a personal desktop or laptop with:

Web camera
Microphone
Licensed Windows 10 and above, or supported macOS
Supported web browser
Minimum internet speed of 1 Mbps
Minimum 2 GB RAM
More than 1 GB free space on the default hard drive Registration Announcement – Pro…

IAI has also advised candidates to avoid using a mobile hotspot for a smoother examination experience. Registration Announcement – Pro…

Smartphone Required for Monitoring

A smartphone will also be required specifically for monitoring purposes.

It must have:

A working front camera
A working microphone
An updated supported browser or compatible iOS/Safari setup Registration Announcement – Pro…

The announcement clearly states that the smartphone is permitted only for monitoring. Using it for any other purpose during the exam may be treated as a violation of examination rules. Registration Announcement – Pro…

Mock Examination Is Mandatory

IAI will conduct a mock examination from 7 to 8 November 2026 for registered candidates.

The mock exam is intended to help students:

Confirm that their system meets the technical requirements
Become familiar with the exam software
Understand the online examination process
Avoid last-minute technical issues

IAI has stated that appearing for the mock exam is mandatory. Registration Announcement – Pro…

How to Register

Candidates can register through their IAI member login.

The procedure is:

Log in to the IAI member portal.
Upload/update the required photograph, telephone number and email details.
Go to Examination → Professional Examination → Exam Registration Form.
Enter the required location details.
Read and acknowledge the declaration.
Complete payment of the examination fee. Registration Announcement – Pro…

Final Reminder for Students

Students planning to appear for the November 2026 Professionalism MCQ Examination should not wait until the last day to register.

The most important steps are:

Register on time → Check your system → Complete the mandatory mock exam → Monitor your email and member login → Be fully exam-ready

Because this is a monitored home-based examination, technical preparation is just as important as academic preparation.