Ministry of Corporate Affairs
First Batch of Corporate Mitra Course Commences with 2879 Learners registered
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has commenced the first batch of the Corporate Mitra Course with 2,879 registered learners, following its announcement in the Union Budget 2026-27. Implemented jointly by ICAI, ICSI, and ICoAI under the guidance of the Ministry, and supported by IIT Madras, IIT Madras Pravartak, and SWAYAM Plus, the programme aims to create a trained cadre of certified paraprofessionals to assist Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with business and regulatory compliances. The 12-month course comprises six months of structured online learning followed by six months of on-the-job training in professional firms, intending to promote ease of doing business and support MSME formalisation.