Dummy Articleship refers to the practice where a Chartered Accountancy (CA) student is officially registered under a practicing CA for articleship but does not actually work or gain practical experience. Instead, they may focus on studying for exams, work elsewhere, or engage in other activities. This practice is against the regulations set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and is considered unethical and illegal. ICAI mandates that articleship training should be a hands-on, practical experience to ensure that students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent professionals. Engaging in dummy articleship can lead to penalties and disqualification from the CA course.