: National Accounting Talent Search



An Accounting Knowledge Competition organised by
Indian Accounting Association

 

 

Updates :
Last Date of Registration 14th January, 2026

Main Features of the Compitition.

Junior LevelSenior Level
Who can participateAny student doing B.Com., BBA, B.Voc or any
other undergraduate course
Any person below the age of 25 years
(born after June 30, 1999)
Registration FeeIndian ₹ 300 | Foreigner $ 50
Indian ₹ 250 for Girls
Indian ₹ 600 | Foreigner $ 60
Indian ₹ 500 for Girls
Subject CoverageFinancial Accounting, CostAccounting &
Management Accounting generally of B.Com. (First year) level
Based on UGC (NET) syllabus

Awards

PositionJunior LevelSenior Level
Best Performance ₹ 21,000 + Trophy + Certificate ₹ 25,000 + Trophy + Certificate
Second Best Performance ₹ 11,000 + Trophy + Certificate ₹ 14,000 + Trophy + Certificate
Third Best Performance ₹ 8,000 + Trophy + Certificate ₹ 9,000 + Trophy + Certificate
Zone Based Excellent Award ₹ 3,000 + Trophy + Certificate  ₹ 4,000 + Trophy + Certificate
Outstanding Performance
(all top one percent performers)
₹ 2,000 + Certificate  ₹ 3,000 + Certificate
Brilliant Performance
(all top ten percent performers)
Certificate  Certificate
Rank from 50th to 90th percentile Certificate Certificate
Rank below 50th percentile Certificate of participation Certificate of participation

NATS: A Unique Initiative

Dr. Manas Naskar

Indian Accounting Association (IAA) has taken a flagship initiative of organizing National Accounting Talent Search (NATS) for the young aspiring students annually across India. The prime goal is to inspire young talent to develop an interest in an appreciation for the field and purpose of accounting. Indian Accounting Association is conducting this competition successfully since 2009.

Initially NATS was targeted at undergraduate students. However, recognizing the growing interest and potentials among advanced learners, the competition was later expanded to include a senior level. The senior level category is meant for postgraduate students and professional qualification holders up to the age of 25 years. Therefore, NATS competition is open for the students of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.

This year a special initiative has been taken to increase more Girls participation and to motivate them to pursue accounting and finance profession. To execute that the examination fee for the Girls participants has been reduced. Moreover, Zone-Wise excellency awards have been introduced from this year to encourage participations from every zone.

Today, NATS is conducted in online mode nationwide ensuring wider reach and accessibility. In addition to the awards, cash prizes and trophies to the top performers, IAA offers coloured and laminated certificates to all participants as a token of appreciation and motivation. IAA invites academicians and professionals across the country to encourage young individuals to take part in this prestigious competition. Your active participation will make this event more successful.

Dr. Manas Naskar
Coordinator, National Accounting Talent Search
Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Raiganj University



The National Accounting Talent Search (NATS), organized by the Indian Accounting Association, was initiated in 2008 to inspire young talent in the field of accounting. Launched in 2009, the competition originally targeted undergraduate students but later expanded to include postgraduates and professionals under 25 years old. NATS is now held annually across India to promote interest and excellence in accounting.

Dr. Sanjib Basu
Deputy Coordinator,
National Accounting Talent Search

Sanjib Basu



The Indian Accounting Association introduced the National Accounting Talent Search (NATS) in 2008 to nurture emerging talent in accounting. Initially launched in 2009 for undergraduate participants, the competition later opened its doors to postgraduates and professionals under 25. Today, NATS is conducted every year across India, promoting enthusiasm and excellence in the discipline of accounting.

Prof. Meenu Maheshwari
Deputy Coordinator,
National Accounting Talent Search

Last Date of Registration
14th January, 2026

Start your studies to won many prizes.

Address

Dr. Manas Naskar
Coordinator, National Accounting Talent Search
Associate Professor, Department of Commerce
Raiganj University, Uttar Dinajpur
West Bengal, India

Contact

Mobile: +91 9836660670

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