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CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Minimum Marks, Qualification

CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Minimum Marks, Qualification

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The Institute of Chartered Accountancy of India (ICAI) prescribes the CA Inter eligibility criteria 2026. Candidates planning to appear for CA Inter 2026 exams should ensure they fulfil the CA Inter eligibility criteria as per the new ICAI scheme. Candidates can check their ICAI eligibility for CA Inter status, including the minimum educational qualification or age limit required from the self service portal (SSP) during the CA Intermediate registration process.

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CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Minimum Marks, Qualification
CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria for CA Inter 2026 as per the new scheme has been notified in the new scheme prospectus published by ICAI. Candidates should carefully go through the latest CA Intermediate course eligibility and other academic requirements before filling the CA Intermediate application form. Read the complete article below to know about CA Intermediate eligibility criteria 2026, age limit, educational qualification required and more.

ICAI conducts the CA Inter exam twice in a year. Students willing to appear in either of the sessions of CA Intermediate exam should check the CA Inter registration dates.

CA Intermediate January 2026 Dates

ParticularsJan 2026

Availability of CA Inter exam form

November 3, 2025
Application last date without late feeNovember 16, 2025
Application last date with late fee of Rs 600November 19, 2025
Exam dates

Group 1 - January 6, 8, 10, 2026

Group 2 - January 12, 15, 17, 2026

CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates can register for the CA Intermediate programme through two routes. The first option is through the CA Foundation programme and the second option is the direct entry route after qualifying the graduation, postgraduation or a particular level of professional degree programme.

Given below are the detailed CA Inter qualification and eligibility requirements for candidates to consider before filling the CA Intermediate exam form.

Through CA Foundation Route

Students who have cleared the Common Proficiency Course or CA Foundation exam are eligible to apply for any of the CA Intermediate exam group(s). Such candidates can just pay the Intermediate registration fees to register for the CA Intermediate exam.

Candidates appearing in CA Intermediate programme examination must have completed eight months of study course on or before the first day of the month in which exams are scheduled to be held.

Through Direct Entry Route

The CA Inter direct entry eligibility route is open for students who have completed graduation or post graduation with the specified minimum passing marks. Students who have various other qualifications are also eligible to directly appear in the CA Intermediate examination.

How to get Direct Entry in CA Intermediate?

Candidates who are graduates or post graduates or possess some professional qualification such as CS or CMA are eligible for direct entry into CA intermediate. Given below is the CA Intermediate direct entry eligibility for such candidates.

Eligibility for CA Inter after Graduation and Post Graduation

  • Candidates who have done graduation or post graduation with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible to apply directly for the CA Intermediate course.
  • Graduates or post graduates from streams other than commerce are also eligible to register for CA Inter exam. However, they must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks.
  • The students will be required to complete the 8 months of study course on or before the first day of the month in which examination is to be held to be eligible to appear in CA Inter exam.
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CA Intermediate 2026 eligibility criteria for CS and CMA students

  • Candidates who have passed the CS Executive level of Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

  • Candidates who have completed the CMA Intermediate programme conducted by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India are also eligible to apply for the groups of CA Inter examination.Such candidates should complete the 8 months of study course on or before the first day of the month in which examination to be held.

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CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Important points

ICAI also prescribes the important eligibility information mentioned below:

  • Candidates who have passed graduation from an open university are also eligible to directly apply for the CA Inter examination.

  • Commerce graduates or postgraduates who have studied accounting, auditing, mercantile laws, corporate laws, economics, management, taxation, costing, business administration, or management accounting or similar title subjects are exempted to pass CA Foundation course and are eligible for direct entry in CA Intermediate

  • Candidates in the final year of their graduation can also register for the CA Intermediate examination on a provisional basis. Such candidates will have to produce the proof of passing within 6 months of appearing in the final qualifying examination. Provisionally registered candidates can commence their practical training of ICITSS (Information technology and orientation course).

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CA Intermediate Registration 2026

ICAI has a centralised self service portal (SSP) to manage the registration procedure. For any administrative interaction or query, students can make use of SSP throughout their life cycle. This portal allows candidates to interact with the administration without paying any physical visit to the centre. The cut off date date for CA Inter registration 2026 was September 1, 2025 for the Jan 2026 session. Upon completion of the registration process, students will have to order the study material through centralised dispatch on the portal - icai-cds.org.

Points to note before CA Intermediate Registration

Candidates are advised to consider the following points during the CA Inter registration process:

  • Status on Dashboard: Candidates must update the articleship status on SSP. CA Intermediate students whose registration mode is not appearing on the dashboard can raise a ticket in SSP for its resolution before the commencement of exam applications.
  • Revalidation: Candidates should have a valid course registration. In case the registration is lapsed, candidates must revalidate or convert on SSP. CA Intermediate course registration is valid for 4 years. Students can revalidate their registration from the SSP on expiry of the said period. The fee for revalidation is Rs. 400 for CA Intermediate
  • Conversion: Candidates who are registered under Old Scheme compulsorily have to convert on Self Service Portal from CA Intermediate (IPCE) to CA Intermediate by paying Rs. 1,000.

Documents Required for CA Intermediate Registration

Candidates can upload the photo and signature as per the prescribed dimensions before proceeding for registration.

  1. Photograph
  2. Class 12 Mark sheet/certificate
  3. Graduation/Post Graduation mark sheet/certificate (in case of direct entry route)
  4. Scorecard of CMA Inter/CS Executive (in case of direct entry for CMA/CS students)

CA Intermediate Helpdesk

Candidates can send an email for any queries or issues related to the CA Inter exam. on the email id, Intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in

Also check - CA Inter Study Material

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I register for the CA Inter course after qualifying the CMA Inter examination?
A:

Yes, CMA Inter qualified candidates can register for CA Inter programme through SSP portal.

Q: Can final year graduation students register for the CA Intermediate exam?
A:

Yes, students in the final year can apply for the program on a provisional basis.

Q: Can students from streams other than commerce register for the CA Intermediate exam?
A:

Yes, the students who qualify the graduation degree in any specialisation other than commerce with 60% marks are to apply for the program.

Q: Can I apply for the CA Inter exam after completing class 12?
A:

No, as per the basic eligibility criteria, candidates can register for the CA Intermediate course only through the routes- (a) After completing CA Foundation course; (b) Must have graduate/ postgraduate degree.

Q: What is the age limit to register for CA Intermediate examination?
A:

ICAI has not prescribed any age limit to appear in CA Intermediate examination.

Q: Who is eligible for CA Intermediate direct entry?
A:

Graduates, post graduates, CMA Inter pass or CS Executive pass are eligible for CA Intermediate direct entry.

Q: How much percentage is required in direct entry for CA Intermediate?
A:

Commerce graduates and post graduates require a minimum percentage of 55% whereas non commerce graduates require a minimum percentage of 60%. 

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Here is your CA Intermediate Previous Year Question Papers. kindly open the link and check it out

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6 Dec'25
CA inter ke liye scholarship mil Sakti hai kya

Hello

Yes, you can get a scholarship for CA Intermediate if you qualify for certain programs. The ICAI itself offers merit-based and need-based scholarships to help students. You can also apply through the National Scholarship Portal if your family income fits the criteria. Many private organizations like the Sahu Jain Trust or HDFC Bank Parivartan, also support CA students. Some state governments provide financial aid for professional courses, too. These scholarships can really ease the burden of fees and study materials. Check which ones match your profile and apply early for the best chance.

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25 Oct'25
what is the exam pattern of of the CMA exam ? Is it discriptive or objective?

Hello,


CMA or Cost and Management Accounting is a certificate course providing CMA designation to the qualifiers. CMA has both descriptive and objective questions. CMA foundation is a mixture of questions. It is a three hour long exam conducted by ICMAI and it is a paper based on mainly class 12th concepts.

CMA examination has a mixture of objective and descriptive questions.


I hope this helps,


All the best

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Tanya Gupta
29 Jul'22
who is the best univercity from CA

Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing great.  A common course that covers accounting, taxation, financial analysis, and financial economics is called chartered accountancy, or CA. The three-level CA course offered in India is in high demand both domestically and internationally. Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad are a few of the most well-known Indian cities for studying accounting. Students frequently see each other studying B.Com and CA at the same time. Students from Nepal are also seen travelling to India to enroll in a CA programme in addition to students from India.

In India, CA programmes are typically offered by private and semi-government institutions. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) considers the students certified and qualified Chartered Accountants after they complete this course (CAs).

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27 Jul'22
Currently, I'm doing my bba and my 2nd semester has just ended. As i want to start my ca preparation, my question is should i prepare for ca foundation exam or directly for ca intermediate exam?

Hi,

For being eligible for the direct entry route in CA i.e for giving CA Intermediate exam directly without apppearing for the CA foundation exam you need to atleast complete your graduation. Since you have just completed your second semester exam you are not eligible for the direct entry route as you have not completed your graduation. Hence, you must prepare for your CA foundation exam first . Only when you clear CA foundation you will be eligibe for appearing for your CA intermediate exam.

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