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    CA Foundation Registration May 2026 (Open): Fees, Documents Required, Last Date

    CA Foundation Registration May 2026 (Open): Fees, Documents Required, Last Date

    Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 13 Aug 2025, 06:04 PM IST

    To become a Chartered Accountant (CA), one has to get himself registered with ICAI at different levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. The career begins with the CA Foundation exam; therefore, candidates who plan to participate in the CA Foundation exam must get themselves registered. The CA Foundation registration for the May 2026 session is currently open, and eligible candidates can complete the CA Foundation May 2026 registration process through the official website - icai.org. The registration process includes filling out the details, submitting prescribed documents and paying the registration fee. The CA Foundation May 2026 registration fee is Rs 9600. Candidates should stay updated with the CA Foundation exam dates and be aware that the last date to register for the CA Foundation May 2026 session is January 1, 2026.

    CA Foundation Registration May 2026 (Open): Fees, Documents Required, Last Date
    CA Foundation Registration May 2026

    Before starting with the registration process for the CA Foundation May 2026 exam, it is important to meet the eligibility criteria. According to the CA Foundation eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks can register.

    CA Foundation Registration May 2026 Dates

    Particulars

    Dates

    CA Foundation registration 2026

    Open

    CA Foundation May 2026 registration last date

    January 1, 2026

    CA Foundation May 2026 exam form date

    First week of March 2026 (Tentative)

    CA Foundation exam May 2026

    Third week of May 2026 (Tentative)

    CA Foundation 2026 registration

    ICAI has a centralised self-service portal in which candidates can register themselves. Candidates do not need to visit the ICAI’s branch for registration or physical submission of documents.

    What are the steps to complete the CA Foundation May 2026 registration?

    Follow the steps given below to register for the CA Foundation exam:

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

    • 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.

    • To complete the validation process enter the OTP received.

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

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

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

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

    • 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’.

    • Submit the required documents in the scanned format.

    • Now, upload the photograph and signature.

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

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

    • 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 May 2026 registration fees

    Particulars

    Fee for Indian students (Rs)

    Fee for Foreign Students (Rs)

    Cost of Foundation prospectus

    Rs. 200

    $20

    CA Foundation Registration Fees 2025

    Rs. 9000

    $700

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

    Rs. 400

    $40

    Total

    Rs. 9600

    760

    Validity of CA Foundation registration May 2026

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is it possible to pass the CA Foundation exam in 3 months preparation?
    A:

    Yes, with regular revision of using CA Foundation question papers from previous years and consistent effort. It is possible to pass the CA Foundation exam in 3 months' time. 

    Q: What is the cut off date for CA Foundation May 2026 registration?
    A:

    The last date to register for the CA Inter Foundation May 2026 session is January 1, 2026.

    Q: What is the CA Foundation registration fee?
    A:

    During the CA Foundation 2026 registration process, candidates have to pay Rs. 9600 as registration fee.

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