The qualification required for entry into the Corporate Sector education program is Intermediate or equivalent examination from a recognized board or foreign institution acceptable to PIPFA. Students having higher education are encouraged to join the education program and they form the large majority in the students' strength. Those having relevant qualifications are given preference through the exemption scheme.

To join the education program Students have to submit admission application on prescribed Registration Form along with necessary documents and fees as per the details given in the Registration Requirements.
Registration can be made any time during the year but generally students get themselves registered during November-December for the Summer Examination and during May-June for the Winter Examination.

The Students Handbook containing all necessary details like Registration, Exemption, Examination, Syllabus etc. are available with PIPFA Offices and Contact Offices at a price of Rs. 100. The Handbook can also be obtained through courier or mail from PIPFA Head Office at Karachi at a price of Rs.120 payable through Demand Draft or Pay Order drawn on any bank branch at Karachi.

Exemptions are available on qualifying any part or paper from ICAP, ICMAP or ACCA, UK. Exemptions are also available on qualifications of MBA, M.Com, B.Com, BBA, MA (Economics), CAT, LLB, Diploma or Graduation in IT, Graduation/Master Degree with study of relevant subjects, qualifications from Corporate/Chartered Secretaries and Taxation Management institutes and other relevant qualifications. Details of Exemption are separately given.