III IC-26 Exam Fees and Credit-Point Validity
₹900 plus taxes per attempt, and a one-time Associateship fee the first time you enrol for a compulsory paper.
The IC-26 paper fee is ₹900 plus taxes per attempt, the rate III charges for every 30-credit paper. You pay it each time you enrol, including a re-attempt.
III's fee table also lists a one-time ₹1,100 "registration fee with compulsory subjects of Associateship Diploma (in lieu of diploma fee)". III charges it when you enrol for any one of the Associateship compulsories, IC-26 or IC-22, and once it is paid there is no separate diploma fee later. The ₹800 registration fee for fresh candidates you will normally have paid already, when you joined III for the Licentiate.
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IC-26 Fees at a Glance
III's fees for fresh candidates with effect from 1 April 2026. Taxes as applicable are added for candidates in India.
Paper enrolment fee, 30 credit points (per subject)
India
₹900 + taxes
Overseas
₹3,900
When it applies
Every attempt at IC-26
One-time registration fee with Associateship compulsory subjects (in lieu of diploma fee)
India
₹1,100 + taxes
Overseas
₹4,500
When it applies
Once, when you enrol for your first Associateship compulsory
Registration fee (life membership included)
India
₹800 + taxes
Overseas
₹3,500
When it applies
Once, when you first join III; Licentiate holders have already paid it
| What III lists | India | Overseas | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper enrolment fee, 30 credit points (per subject) | ₹900 + taxes | ₹3,900 | Every attempt at IC-26 |
| One-time registration fee with Associateship compulsory subjects (in lieu of diploma fee) | ₹1,100 + taxes | ₹4,500 | Once, when you enrol for your first Associateship compulsory |
| Registration fee (life membership included) | ₹800 + taxes | ₹3,500 | Once, when you first join III; Licentiate holders have already paid it |
What III's Handbook Does and Does Not Say
The handbook lists the ₹900 paper fee and the ₹1,100 one-time Associateship fee as separate lines, and says the one-time fee is charged while enrolling for a compulsory paper. It does not spell out the combined amount for that first enrolment. The III portal shows the exact total before you pay.
Study Material Costs
Optional, bought from III. Prices from III's 2026 price list and handbook.
Printed book, English (2023 edition)
Price (India)
₹800
Access
Yours to keep
Printed book, Hindi (2023 edition)
Price (India)
₹650
Access
Yours to keep
eBook
Price (India)
₹150 + GST
Access
90-day subscription
Audiobook (English or Hindi)
Price (India)
₹100 + GST
Access
90-day subscription; free for visually challenged candidates
| Format | Price (India) | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Printed book, English (2023 edition) | ₹800 | Yours to keep |
| Printed book, Hindi (2023 edition) | ₹650 | Yours to keep |
| eBook | ₹150 + GST | 90-day subscription |
| Audiobook (English or Hindi) | ₹100 + GST | 90-day subscription; free for visually challenged candidates |
See the question format before you pay anything.
III Fees Are Not Refundable
Once you have enrolled, III does not refund or adjust any fee, including when you miss slot booking and the system books a date for you. If you switch IC-26 to an optional paper, the one-time Associateship fee is not refunded, though III will not charge it again when you later enrol for a compulsory.
How Long an IC-26 Pass Stays Valid
III's credit points are valid for 5 years from the date you pass a subject. So the 30 credit points from IC-26 start a 5-year clock.
Once you pass the Associateship (250 credit points, including both compulsories), the credits that got you there become permanent. Only credits earned after that, towards the Fellowship, run on a time limit again. In practice: finish the Associateship before your earliest Licentiate or Associateship pass ages out.
Other Charges You Might Meet
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Question-paper query (per query, within 8 days) | ₹100 + GST |
| Duplicate mark sheet or certificate | ₹300 |
| Merging multiple Registration Ids | ₹1,000 |
Check Before You Pay
Fees, dates and rules are set by the Insurance Institute of India and its Board of Education reserves the right to change them; III calls its 2026 dates tentative. Confirm the latest on insuranceinstituteofindia.com before you pay or book.
FAQs
What is the III IC-26 exam fee?expand_more
₹900 plus taxes per attempt, III's fee for a 30-credit paper. III also lists a one-time ₹1,100 Associateship registration fee, charged when you enrol for your first Associateship compulsory.
Do I pay the ₹1,100 Associateship fee again for IC-22?expand_more
No. It is a one-time fee, charged when you enrol for any one of the compulsory papers. Once paid, III charges no separate Associateship diploma fee later.
Do I pay the ₹800 registration fee for IC-26?expand_more
Not if you have already registered with III. The ₹800 fee is for fresh candidates, and you will have paid it for the Licentiate, which must be passed before IC-26.
What is the price of the IC-26 book?expand_more
₹800 for the English printed book and ₹650 for the Hindi one, both the 2023 edition. The eBook is ₹150 plus GST and the audiobook ₹100 plus GST, each for 90 days.
How long is an IC-26 pass valid?expand_more
5 years from the date you pass. Once you complete the Associateship, the credits up to 250 become permanent.
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