ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Jan Session Table Table for CA Foundation, Inter & Final Exam

ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Jan Session Table Table for CA Foundation, Inter & Final Exam

Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 06 Jan 2026, 10:12 AM IST

ICAI CA Exam Date 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has notified the CA exam dates for January and May 2026 on its official website. The CA Foundation Jan 2026 exam will be held on January 18, 20, 22 and 24, 2026. The CA Inter Jan 2026 exam dates are January 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 17, 2025. The first paper for the CA Inter exam will be held today. Meanwhile, the CA Final Jan 2026 exam dates are January 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 16, 2026. This year onwards, ICAI will conduct CA Inter and Foundation exams thrice every year. The CA Foundation May 2026 exam will be held on May 14, 16, 18 and 20, 2026. The CA Inter May 2026 exam dates are May 3, 5, and 7, 2026, for Group 1. For group 2, the dates are 9, 11, and 13 May 2026. Meanwhile, the CA Final May 2026 exam dates are May 2, 4, 6, 2026 for group 1 and May 8, 10, 12, 2026 for group 2. Candidates registered for the CA exams should be aware of the complete ICAI exam dates. Go through the complete article to know about ICAI CA exam dates for Final, Inter and Foundation programme examinations.

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  1. ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026
  2. CA Final New Jan 2026 Exam Dates
  3. CA Intermediate Jan 2026 Exam Date (Subject-wise)
  4. CA Foundation May 2026 Exam Date Timetable
  5. CA Inter May 2026 Exam Date Timetable
  6. CA Final May 2026 Exam Date Timetable
ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Jan Session Table Table for CA Foundation, Inter & Final Exam
ICAI CA Exam Dates January 2026

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 Exam Date January 2026 - CA Foundation and CA Intermediate

Particulars

Foundation

Intermediate

Final

Commencement of registration

Open throughout the year

Open throughout year

Open throughout the year

Availability of exam form

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Deadline for filling the exam date without late fee

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

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

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Correction window

November 20 - 22, 2025November 20 - 22, 2025November 20 - 22, 2025

Availability of admit card

To be notified

To be notified

To be notifed

ICAI Jan 2026 exam dates

January 18, 20, 22 and 24, 2026Group 1: January 6, 8, 10, 2026
Group 2: January 12, 15, 17, 2026
Group 1: January 5, 7, 9, 2026
Group 2: January 11, 13, 16, 2026

Announcement of CA result

To be notified

To be notified

To be notified

CA Final New Jan 2026 Exam Dates

Paper(s)

Exam Dates

Exam Timings

Paper - 1 : Financial Reporting

January 5, 2026

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper - 2 : Advanced Financial Management

January 7, 2026

2 PM - 5 PM

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

January 9, 2026

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper 4 - Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge

January 11, 2026

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper – 5 : Indirect Tax Laws

January 13, 2026

2 PM - 5 PM

Paper – 6: Integrated Business Solutions

(Multi-Disciplinary Case Study With Strategic Management)

January 16, 2026

2 PM - 6 PM

CA Intermediate Jan 2026 Exam Date (Subject-wise)

Paper(s)

Exam Dates

Exam Timings

Paper 1: Advanced Accounting

January 6, 2026

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws

January 8, 2026

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 3: Taxation

January 10, 2026

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting

January 12, 2026

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics

January 15, 2026

2 pm to 5 pm

Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management

January 17, 2026

2 pm to 5 pm

ICAI CA Foundation Exam Dates Jan 2026

Paper

Subject

Dates

Duration

Paper 1

Principles and Practice of Accounting

January 18, 2026

3 hours

Paper 2

Business Laws & Business Correspondence

January 20, 2026

3 hours

Paper 3

Quantitative Aptitude (Maths, Logic, Stats)

January 22, 2026

2 hours

Paper 4

Business Economics & Commercial Knowledge

January 24, 2026

2 hours

CA Foundation May 2026 Exam Date Timetable

Exam

Dates / Details

Registration last date

January 1, 2026

Exam form window

March 3 to 16, 2026

Admit card release

April 2026 (third week)

Exam dates

May 14, 16, 18, 20 2026

Exam timings

2 pm to 5 pm (Papers 1 & 2), 2 pm to 4 pm (Papers 3 & 4)

Result declaration

June 2026 (expected)

CA Inter May 2026 Exam Date Timetable

Exam

Dates / Details

Registration last date

January 1, 2026

Exam form window

March 3 to 16, 2026

Admit card release

April 2026 (third week)

Group 1 exam dates

May 3, 5, 7, 2026

Group 2 exam dates

May 9, 11, 13, 2026

Exam timings

2 pm to 5 pm

Result declaration

June 2026 (expected)

CA Final May 2026 Exam Date Timetable

Exam

Dates / Details

Registration last date

January 1, 2026

Exam form window

March 3 to 16, 2026

Admit card release

April 2026 (third week)

Group 1 exam dates

May 2, 4, 6, 2026

Group 2 exam dates

May 8, 10, 12, 2026

Exam timings

2 pm to 5 pm (Paper 1 to 5)
2 pm to 6 pm (Paper 6)

Result declaration

June 2026 (expected)

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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 January 2026 exam dates have also been announced.

CA Registration January 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 May 2026 and CA Final registration May 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 January 2026

The exam form for CA Jan 2026 exams will open on November 3, 2025 for all Foundation, Inter and Final exams. The last date to fill CA Jan 2026 exam forms without late fee is November 16, 2025. Students can also seek a change of correction of examination city/ medium for the CA examination Jan 2026 from November 20 to 22, 2025. The last date to fill out the ICAI CA Jan 2026 exam form with a late fee of Rs 600 is November 19, 2025.

Mock tests CA Jan 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 Jan 2026 exam can take part in mock test series free of cost. The mock tests for CA Jan 2026 exams will be made available on the official website of ICAI or ICAI BoS knowledge portal.

CA Admit card January 2026

The ICAi CA Foundation, Inter and Final admit cards for the January 2026 exams will be released tentatively 15 days before the respective exam dates. The CA Foundation Jan 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in the last week of December 2025, while the CA Inter Jan 2026 admit card, along with the CA Final, is expected to be issued the third week of December 2025. 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 CA exam on the official exam portal of ICAI. The results of CA Jan 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 Jan 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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