ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Guidelines

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Guidelines

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CA Intermediate Exam Exam Date:06 Jan' 26 - 06 Jan' 26

Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 26 Dec 2025, 11:24 AM IST

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued the exam guidelines for the upcoming CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final January 2026 session examinations. The guidelines outline the important details related to eligibility, application process, exam schedule, etc. Since there is little time left for preparation, candidates must prioritise and focus on last-minute preparation.

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Guidelines
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Guidelines

It is mandatory to carry the ICAI CA Jan 2026 admit card to the examination centre. Candidates can print their admit cards from the official website. The authorities will issue the hall ticket tentatively in the first week of January 2026. Candidates are not allowed to carry mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic gadgets inside the exam hall. Candidates appearing for the exam must score a minimum of 40 marks in each paper and at least 50% in aggregate in one sitting to pass the CA Foundation exam.

CA Foundation Exam Dates Jan 2026

Candidates appearing t for the upcoming session should refer to the CA Foundation January 2026 exam date to plan their study accordingly.

Paper

Subject

Dates

Reporting Time

Duration

Paper 1

Principles and Practice of Accounting

January 18, 2026

1:30 PM

3 hours

Paper 2

Business Laws & Business Correspondence

January 20, 2026

1:30 PM

3 hours

Paper 3

Quantitative Aptitude (Maths, Logic, Stats)

January 22, 2026

1:30 PM

2 hours

Paper 4

Business Economics & Commercial Knowledge

January 24, 2026

1:30 PM

2 hours

CA Intermediate Jan 2026 Exam Date (Subject-wise)

Students can stay updated with the CA Inter Jan 2026 exam date by following the table below.

Paper(s)

Exam Dates

Reporting Time

Exam Timings

Paper 1: Advanced Accounting

January 6, 2026

1:30 PM

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws

January 8, 2026

1:30 PM

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 3: Taxation

January 10, 2026

1:30 PM

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting

January 12, 2026

1:30 PM

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics

January 15, 2026

1:30 PM

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management

January 17, 2026

1:30 PM

2 pm to 5 pm

CA Final Jan 2026 Exam Dates

The complete schedule for the CA Final January 2026 exam, including subject-wise exam dates and timings have been mentioned in the table below.

Paper(s)

Exam Dates

Reporting Time

Exam Timings

Paper - 1 : Financial Reporting

January 5, 2026

1:30 PM

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper - 2 : Advanced Financial Management

January 7, 2026

1:30 PM

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper - 3 : Advanced Auditing, Assurance, and Professional Ethics

January 9, 2026

1:30 PM

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper 4 - Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge

January 11, 2026

1:30 PM

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper – 5 : Indirect Tax Laws

January 13, 2026

1:30 PM

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper – 6: Integrated Business Solutions

(Multi-Disciplinary Case Study With Strategic Management)

January 16, 2026

1:30 PM

2 PM - 6 PM

CA Jan 2026 Exam Day Do's and Don'ts

The following points list out the do's and don'ts for the CA Jan 2026 exam day. Aspirants planning to appear for the CA exams must make sure they're fully prepared:

CA Jan 2026 Exam: Do’s

1. Carry own stationary

2. Follow invigilator's instructions

3. Reach the center early

4. Stay calm and focused

5. Carry your admit card

CA Jan 2026 Exam: Don'ts

1. Neglecting instructions

2. Carrying Electronics

3. Late to exam centre and hall

4. Do not write on exam question paper

5. Discussion with other students

ICAI CA Jan 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

ICAI has specified certain exam day guidelines that need to be followed on the day of exam.:

  • Candidates must check the reporting time on their admit cards and reach the centre at the given time only to avoid any crowding.

  • Students must bring their stationery, as borrowing/lending/exchanging of the same in the examination hall is strictly prohibited.

  • Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam centre until the end of the exam.

  • On the day of the exam, make sure to carry the admit card, ID proof, and other essentials.

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Questions related to CA Intermediate Exam

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Hello aspirant,

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

https://finance.careers360.com/articles/ca-intermediate-previous-year-question-papers

Thanku you

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.

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,


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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).

Top CA Colleges in India:

  • Vista Academy, Dehradun
  • ETEN CA, Guwahati
  • PIRON Scholl of Business and Finance, Mumbai
  • Siddhartha Academy, Thane
  • Navkar Institute, Ahmedabad
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Noida
  • Indian Institute of Finance and Accounts, Pune
  • Pearn Accountants, International Accountants and Business Consultants, Kochi
  • Zell Education Mumbai
  • CMS For CA, Hyderabad
  • PIRON School of Business and Finance, Bangalore
  • International School of Financial Studies, Secunderabad

ALL THE BEST

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.

Hope this helps

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