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    CA Foundation Registration Sep 2026 (Open) - Fees, Last Date, Steps to Apply Online

    CA Foundation Registration Sep 2026 (Open) - Fees, Last Date, Steps to Apply Online

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 25 Feb 2026, 10:14 AM IST

    The CA Foundation registration Sep 2026 is currently open. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will close CA Foundation Sep 2026 registration on April 30, 2026. Candidates can complete the CA Foundation registration for Sep 2026 session through the official website - icai.org. The CA Foundation 2026 registration fee is Rs. 9000 for Indian students and $700 for US students. Candidates are required to complete their CA Foundation registration 2026 at least four months before the first day of the month in which the exam will take place.
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    1. CA Foundation Registration 2026 - Important dates
    2. CA Foundation Registration Registration Last Date 2026
    3. CA Foundation Registration 2026 - Eligibility criteria
    4. CA Foundation 2026 registration
    5. CA Foundation Registration fees 2026
    6. Validity of CA Foundation registration 2026
    CA Foundation Registration Sep 2026 (Open) - Fees, Last Date, Steps to Apply Online
    CA Foundation Registration May 2026

    Candidates must register for CA Foundation with the Board of Studies and complete the required study period to be eligible to fill the CA Foundation exam form. Under the new scheme, the CA Foundation exams will take place thrice a year since the June 2024 sessions in the months of May/June, September and January. Earlier, ICAI closed the CA Foundation May 2026 registration on January 1, 2026.

    The CA Foundation June 2024 was the first exam to be held under the new scheme. ICAI keeps the registration window open throughout the year but aspirants must keep track of the registration dates. Read the complete article to know more about CA Foundation exam registration 2025, its eligibility criteria and other relevant information.

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    CA Foundation Registration 2026 - Important dates

    ParticularsSep 2026
    ICAI registration for CA Foundation under new scheme beginsOpen
    CA Foundation registration last date under new schemeApril 30, 2026
    CA Foundation exam formFirst week of July 2026
    Last date to fill CA Foundation exam form(without late fees)Second week of July 2026
    Last date to fill CA Foundation exam form(with late fees)Third week of July 2026

    CA Foundation exam

    Second week of July 2026

    *Changes in the dates will be notified based on official ICAI’s notification.

    CA Foundation Registration Registration Last Date 2026

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    CA Foundation Registration 2026 - Eligibility criteria

    Candidates before registering for CA Foundation May 2026 session should check the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for CA Foundation registration are as follows:

    • Candidates should have passed or must be appearing in class 12 examination constituted by Law or conducted by an examining body recognised by the Central Government.

    • Students must register before January 1, 2026, with BoS and complete the study period of four months.

    • ICAI has also started provisional registrations for students who have cleared their 10th class. So in place of the 12th Marksheet, they have to submit a scanned copy of their admit card. Students who have given their exams but whose results are awaited can also register under provisional registration.

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    Know What are the Documents Required for CA Foundation Registration

    Candidates should keep the scanned copy of the following documents before completing the ICAI Foundation registration 2026:

    • Attested copy of class 12 examination admit card or marksheet

    • Attested proof of nationality (for foreigners)

    • Recent coloured photograph of the candidate

    • Attested proof of special category certificate ( for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates)

    • Attested class 10 exam admit card or certificate with name and date of birth of the candidate

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    CA Foundation 2026 registration

    The registration for CA Foundation 2026 is open throughout the year, candidates just need to keep an eye on the ICAI Foundation exam form dates and exam dates to appear for the CA Foundation exam. Currently, the CA Foundation registration is open for the Sep 2026 session. Candidates can complete their CA Foundation Sep 2026 registration till April 30, 2026. The CA Foundation 2026 application form will be available on the official ICAI website.

    How to complete CA Foundation registration for Sep 2026 exams?

    Know how to register for CA Foundation by following the steps given below:

    1. Visit the official website of ICAI - icaiexam.icai.org

    2. Fill in all the required details and click on generate OTP. The OTP will be sent on the candidate’s registered mobile number or email id.

    3. To complete the validation process enter the OTP received.

    4. After entering OTP candidates will receive the login credentials through e-mail or SMS.

    5. In the next step, aspirants will have to login to the ICAI website with the login credentials received.

    6. After this candidates will receive two options from where they can select the student cycle on the left side.

    7. Then, they need to select ‘Apply for Foundation’.

    8. The form of CA Foundation will be available in the next window, where some details will be auto-filled. Candidates need to fill in the rest of the details and click on ‘Save and Next’.

    9. Submit the required documents in the scanned format.

    10. Now, upload the photograph and signature.

    11. After submission of all details and documents, candidates will have to pay the CA Foundation registration fees to complete the icai online registration

    12. Take the printout of the registration form. Attach the required documents. Finally, the completed form should be posted to the postal address of ICAI.

    13. Upon completion of the CA Foundation registration process, ICAI will send the CA Foundation study material to the candidates through the Centralized Dispatch System (CDS).

    CA Foundation Registration fees 2026

    Candidates need to pay the registration fees to get themselves registered for CA Foundation exam 2026. The break-up of registration fees is given below:

    CA Foundation 2026 registration fees

    ParticularsFee for Indian students (Rs)Fee for Foreign Students (Rs)

    Cost of Foundation prospectus

    Rs. 200

    $20

    CA Foundation Registration Fees 2026

    Rs. 9000

    $700

    Subscription for member’s Journal (for one year ) (optional)

    Rs. 400

    $40

    Total

    Rs. 9600

    760

    Note: ICAI has made some exceptions in CA Foundation fees. The Institute has allowed a 75% fee concession for the newly formed Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and the 8 North-Eastern states. Hence, students residing in these areas should pay the CA Foundation registration fee of Rs.2,250.

    Validity of CA Foundation registration 2026

    The CA Foundation exams are conducted thrice a year. Once registered, the CA Foundation registration is valid for a span of four years. And after four years, candidates can revalidate their registration by depositing the revalidation fees.

    What after CA Foundation registration 2026?

    • Candidates after registering for CA Foundation course will receive study material from ICAI within a few days.

    • After registration, candidates will also have to fill out the CA Foundation exam form 2026 in order to sit in the exams.

    • CA Foundation admit cards will also be issued online, which must be printed and carried to the CA examination centre.

    • After appearing for CA Foundation exams, candidates will receive their CA Foundation result within 2 months after the exam is over.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When can I register for Sep 2026 CA Foundation exams?
    A:

    The CA Foundation Sep 2026 registration is open till April 30, 2026.

    Q: Is it possible to complete CA Foundation registration without class 12 marksheet?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can register for CA Foundation exam 2026 without class 12 marksheet. They just need to present their class 12 admit card for registration.

    Q: How can I check CA Foundation registration 2026 status online?
    A:

    Candidates at the end of the registration process will receive a confirmation mail that will include their registration number and password. This will confirm their registration.

    Q: Do candidates need to have a gap between CA Foundation registration and exams?
    A:

    Yes, candidates should have a gap of 4 months between CA Foundation registration and exams.

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    You can download the admit card even through SSP.

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    Students must register with BoS by September 1, 2024, and finish the four-month study session. Additionally, provisional registrations for students who passed their tenth class have begun at ICAI.

    For more information you can visit our site by clicking on the link given below.

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