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    ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Sep/Nov Session Time Table for CA Foundation, Inter & Final Exam

    ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Sep/Nov Session Time Table for CA Foundation, Inter & Final Exam

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 03 Jul 2026, 11:52 AM IST

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will open the CA Foundation and Inter Sep 2026 exam form window on July 6, 2026. The CA Final Nov 2026 exam form window will also open on the same day, i.e. July 6, 2026. Interested applicants will be able to fill ICAI CA Sep and Nov 2026 till July 19 without late fee and till July 22 with late fee. Earlier, ICAI notified the CA exam dates for September and November 2026 on its official website. The CA Foundation Sep 2026 exam will be held on September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026. The CA Inter Sep 2026 exam dates are September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 12, 2026.

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    1. ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026
    2. CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Dates
    3. CA Intermediate September 2026 Exam Date
    4. CA Final November 2026 Exam Dates
    ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Sep/Nov Session Time Table for CA Foundation, Inter & Final Exam
    ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026

    Meanwhile, the CA Final Nov 2026 exam dates are November 2, 4, 6, 2026 for group 1 and November 9, 11, 13, 2026 for group 2. Candidates registered for the CA exams should be aware of the complete ICAI exam dates. The upcoming ICAI CA 2026 exam forms correction window for Foundation, Inter and Final level will remain open on July 23 and 24, 2026. Go through the complete article to know about ICAI CA exam dates for Final, Inter and Foundation programme examinations.

    ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026

    Aspirants should know the ICAI timetable for all three CA exams along with CA exam timings 2026 and duration as notified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

    ICAI Sep and November 2026 Exam Dates - CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final

    Particulars

    Foundation

    Intermediate

    Final

    Commencement of registration

    Open throughout the year

    Open throughout year

    Open throughout the year

    Availability of exam form

    July 6, 2026July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

    Deadline for filling the exam date without late fee

    July 19, 2026July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

    Deadline for filling out the exam form with late fee of Rs 600

    July 22, 2026


    July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

    Correction window


    July 23, 2026 to July 25, 2026


    July 23, 2026 to July 25, 2026


    July 23, 2026 to July 25, 2026

    Availability of admit card




    ICAI Sep and Nov 2026 exam dates

    September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026Group 1: Sept 1, 3, 6, 2026
    Group 2: Sept 8, 10, 12, 2026
    Group1: Nov 2, 4, & 6, 2026
    Group 2: Nov 9, 11 & 13, 2026

    Announcement of CA result

    To be notified

    To be notified

    To be notified


    CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Dates

    Paper(s)

    Exam Dates

    Exam Timings

    Duration

    Paper 1 - Principles and Practice of Accounting

    September 2, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    3 hours

    Paper 2 - Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting

    September 5, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    3 hours

    Paper 3 - Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics

    September 7, 2026

    2 pm to 4 pm

    2 hours

    Paper 4 - Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge

    September 9, 2026

    2 pm to 4 pm

    2 hours

    CA Intermediate September 2026 Exam Date

    Paper(s)

    Exam Dates

    Exam Timings

    Paper 1: Advanced Accounting

    September 1, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws

    September 3, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    Paper 3: Taxation

    September 6, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting

    September 8, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics

    September 10, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management

    September 12, 2026

    2 pm to 5 pm

    CA Final November 2026 Exam Dates

    Paper(s)

    Exam Dates

    Exam Timings

    Paper - 1 : Financial Reporting

    November 2, 2026

    2 PM - 5 PM

    Paper - 2 : Advanced Financial Management

    November 4, 2026

    2 PM - 5 PM

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

    November 6, 2026

    2 PM - 5 PM

    Paper 4 - Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge

    November 9, 2026

    2 PM - 5 PM

    Paper – 5 : Indirect Tax Laws

    November 11, 2026

    2 PM - 5 PM

    Paper – 6: Integrated Business Solutions

    (Multi-Disciplinary Case Study With Strategic Management)

    November 13, 2026

    2 PM - 6 PM


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    ICAI CA Exam Time Table: Overview

    ICAI has segregated the CA course into three levels - CA Foundation, CA Inter, and CA Final. Registration for CA exams remains open throughout the year, but there is a cut-off date for each session. The exam form dates are released by ICAI for each session separately. Aspirants should check the CA exam eligibility before filling out the exam form. The CA Foundation, Inter and Final May, September/November 2026 exam dates have also been announced.

    CA Registration 2026

    ICAI accepts registrations for CA exams before the examination form. The registration for a CA Final exam remains valid for a period of five years from the date of initial registration. CA Inter exam registration is valid for four years and CA Foundation registration is valid for a period of 3 years. Post this, candidates have to revalidate their registration. Currently, the Foundation, CA Inter registration 2026 and CA Final registration 2026 are open.

    ICAI Date Sheet: CA Registration Cut Off Dates

    CA levelJanuaryMay/JuneSeptember
    CA FoundationSeptember 1January 1May 1
    CA InterSeptember 1January 1May 1
    CA FinalSeptember 1January 1May 1
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    Examination form window CA Sep and Nov 2026

    The exam form for the CA Sep and Nov 2026 exams will open on July 6, 2026, for all Foundation, Inter and Final exams. The last date to fill CA 2026 exam forms without a late fee is July 19, 2026. Students can also seek a change of correction of examination city/ medium for the CA examination from July 23 to 25, 2026. The last date to fill out the ICAI CA Sep and Nov 2026 exam form with a late fee of Rs 600 is July 22, 2026.

    Mock tests CA Sep 2026

    ICAI conducts mock tests for candidates to check their preparation level and prepare better for the exams. Candidates registered for the CA Foundation, Inter and Final Sep and Nov 2026 exam can take part in mock test series free of cost. The mock tests for the CA 2026 exams will be made available on the official website of ICAI or ICAI BoS knowledge portal.

    CA Admit card 2026

    The ICAI CA Inter and Foundation admit cards for the Sep 2026 exams will be issued in August 2026. While the CA Final 2026 admit card, will be released in October 2026. Candidates who have filled out the exam form successfully will be able to download their ICAI admit card after logging in to their dashboard. The hard copy of the CA admit card will not be provided to any candidate by post. Students must carry a CA admit card at all times during exam days along with a valid ID proof.

    Exam day CA 2026 guidelines

    • Carry a hard copy of the CA admit card 2026 and a valid government-issued ID card.
    • Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the designated time.

    • Candidates will be allowed 15 minutes of reading time before the commencement of the examination.

    • Candidates won’t be allowed to leave the exam room until the exam is completed.

    • Each applicant is required to sign the attendance sheets in the appropriate column next to their name and roll number.

    • Candidates are not allowed to carry any prohibited items such as books, writing materials, smart watches, mobile phones, or other electronic devices inside the exam centre.

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    Important items to carry to CA exam hall

    • CA admit card 2026

    • Black/ blue point ball pen, pencil, eraser, etc.

    • Valid Government-issued ID card (Aadhar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Passport, etc.)

    • Analogue watch

    ICAI CA Sep and November Result 2026

    ICAI releases the CA result 2026 for CA Inter, Final and Foundation a few days after the exams are completed. Candidates can check the result of the CA exam on the official exam portal of ICAI. The results of the CA 2026 exams will be declared tentatively 45 days after the date of the exams. Along with the CA result, ICAI also releases the CA pass percentage and list of toppers.

    Preparation tips for CA Examinations

    Candidates planning to appear for the upcoming CA May 2026 examinations can go through the preparation tips mentioned below:

    • Assess the syllabus and prioritize topics
    • Online resources and video lectures
    • Allocate time for revision
    • Get adequate sleep
    • Stay organized
    • Summarize otes
    • Avoid learning new topics during last minute preparations

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many times in a year CA exam is conducted?
    A:

    The CA exam 2026 will be conducted thrice a year in January, May/June, and September.

    Q: What are the 3 exams for CA?
    A:

    ICAI has segregated the CA exam into three levels - CA Foundation, CA Inter, and CA Final.

    Q: When is the last date to register for CA exams?
    A:

    Candidates have to register for CA Foundation atleast 4 months before the first day of the month in which the exam would be held. The CA Inter registration has to be done atleast 8 months before the first day of the month in which the exam would be held.

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