What is Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF)?

Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) is filled by the CA Firms/ practicing CA’s registered with Institute to be able to undertake professional work. Information provided through MEF is shared by ICAI with RBI, NABARD and other authorities for the purpose of empanelment for professional work including Bank Branch Audit.

Who all are eligible to apply for MEF?

The following are eligible to apply for MEF:

· Partnership/LLP Firms which are in existence as on 1st July 2024 OR

· Proprietary Firms which are in existence as on 1st July 2024 OR

· Member holding Full-time Certificate of Practice as on 1st July 2024 and practising in individual name.

Please Note: The above is the eligibility criteria for filing the MEF only. The eligibility criteria of each auditee for allotment of audit may differ. Please refer to Guidelines available at https://meficai.org/ of the respective auditees for further information.

What is cut-off date for considering the constitution of the applicant for Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) 2024-25?

As per the Council decision, the cut-off date is 1st July 2024 with no condonation of delay in submission of Form 18 beyond 31st July 2024 is considered for the Constitution Certificate for Proprietary Concern/Partnership Firm/LLP for MEF 2024-25.
Please find the relevant announcement at: https://www.icai.org/post/announ-pdc-bank-branch-auditors-panel.

How should I login in MEF?

The applicant must note the following:

If applying for the first time, the applicant must first register for MEF 2025-26 using link https://app.meficai.org/register.
If the applicant is already registered for MEF in previous year/(s), the applicant may login directly for MEF 2025-26.