ICAI Releases CA Exams 2026 Schedule for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final Courses
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the schedule for the September-November 2026 CA Exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. This announcement provides clarity on the examination dates, timings, and locations for aspiring chartered accountants.
- The Intermediate exams will be held in September, Foundation exams in early September, and Final exams in November.
- The examinations will be conducted across numerous cities in India and at overseas centres, including Bahrain, Dubai, and Kathmandu.
- Candidates can opt for English or Hindi medium for most exams, while post-qualification exams will be conducted only in English.
- The online application forms must be submitted within prescribed timelines in July 2026, with a late fee applicable after the deadline.
Aspiring chartered accountants should take note of the examination schedule and ensure they submit their online application forms on time to avoid any last-minute complications. This announcement is a crucial update for those planning to appear for the CA Exams in 2026.
ICAI Releases September–November 2026 CA Exam Dates for CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced that the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations for September and November 2026 will be conducted on specified dates, subject to sufficient candidates at each centre. Intermediate exams will be held in September, Foundation exams in early September, and Final exams in November, along with post-qualification examinations such as International Taxation Assessment Test and Insurance and Risk Management. Exam timings vary between two, three, and four hours depending on the paper, with advance reading time provided for most papers. The examinations will be conducted across numerous cities in India and at overseas centres including Bahrain, Dubai, and Kathmandu. Online application forms must be submitted within prescribed timelines in July 2026, with a late fee applicable after the deadline. Fees differ by course and location. Candidates may opt for English or Hindi medium for most exams, while post-qualification exams will be conducted only in English.
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA (Set up by an Act of Parliament)
Examination Department The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
No. 13-CA (EXAM)/SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER/2026: In pursuance of Regulation 22 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is pleased to announce that the next Chartered Accountants Foundation, Intermediate and Final Examinations will be held on the dates and places which are given below provided that sufficient number of candidates offer themselves to appear from each of the below mentioned places.
Similarly, Examination in Post Qualification Course under Regulation 204, i.e., International Taxation Assessment Test (INTT – AT) and Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Tech-nical Examination (which is open to the members of the Institute) will be held on the dates and places (cities in India only) which are given below provided that sufficient number of candidates offer themselves to appear from each of the below mentioned places.
INTERMEDIATE COURSE EXAMINATION
[As per syllabus contained in the scheme notified by the Council under Regulation 28 F of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.]
FOUNDATION COURSE EXAMINATION
[As per syllabus contained in the scheme notified by the Council under Regulation 25 F of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.]
FINAL COURSE EXAMINATION
[As per syllabus contained in the scheme notified by the Council under Regulation 31 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.]
MEMBERS’ EXAMINATION
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION – ASSESSMENT TEST (INTT – AT)
INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT (IRM) TECHNICAL EXAMINA-TION
It may be emphasized that there would be no change in the examination schedule in the event of any day of the examination schedule being declared a Public Holiday by the Central Government or any State Government / Local Bodies.
Paper(s) 3 & 4 of Foundation Examination are of 2 hours duration. Similarly, Paper – 6 of Final Examination and all papers of International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT) are of 4 hours duration. However, all other examinations are of 3 hours duration, and the examination wise timing(s) are given below:
*In Paper 3 and 4 of Foundation Examination and all papers of Post Qualification Course Examinations there will not be any advance reading time, whereas in all other papers / exams mentioned above, an advance reading time of 15 minutes will be given from 1.45 PM (IST) to 2 PM (IST).
PLACES OF EXAMINATION CITIES:
The Chartered Accountants Examinations, September / November 2026 will be held in the following Indian cities:
PLACES OF EXAMINATION CITIES OVERSEAS:
[FOR FOUNDATION, INTERMEDIATE AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS ONLY]
The September / November 2026 Examinations will be held at 3 (Three) overseas examination cities, namely:
Overseas Bahrain, Dubai (UAE) and Kathmandu (Nepal)
The Examination commencement timing at Dubai Centre will be 12.30 PM i.e., Dubai local time corresponding / equivalent to 2 PM (IST). The Examination commencement timing at Bahrain Centre will be 11.30 AM i.e., Bahrain local time corresponding / equivalent to 2 PM (IST). The Examination commencement timing at Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre will be 2.15 PM Nepal local time corresponding / equivalent to 2 PM (IST).
The ICAI reserves the right to withdraw any city / centre at any stage without assigning any reason. Online filling Up of Examination Forms:
All candidates in respect of Foundation, Intermediate and Final Examinations will be required to apply online at https://eservices.icai.org (Self Service Portal – SSP) for September / November 2026 Examination and also pay the requisite examination fee online. These forms are based on the eligibility of the course based on announcements and regulations. These forms will be available on SSP, the students be requested to login with their credentials (Username SRN@icai.org > and pass-word). These Exam forms will be available in SSP effective designated dates as announced on www.icai.org.
Kindly Note: If the students had never registered as a user in SSP, they have to open the following URL: https://eservices.icai.org. They have to use forgot password option in case they have forgotten or lost the password. Students are also requested to Create Username, Register Course, Convert Course, Revalidate, Update Photo, Signature and Address on SSP only.
Members desirous to apply for Post Qualification Course Examination i.e. International Taxation Assessment Test (INTT – AT) and Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination [which is open to the members of the Institute] are required to apply online at pqc.icaiexam.icai.org and also pay the applicable examination fee online only.
OPENING & CLOSING OF ONLINE WINDOW FOR SUBMISSION OF EXAMINA-TION APPLICATION FORMS.
The following dates(s) may be noted: –
The examination fee(s) for various courses are as under:
The late fee for submission of examination application form after the scheduled last date would be t 600/-(for Indian / Kathmandu (Nepal) Centres) and US $ 10 (for Abroad Centres) as decided by the Council.
Examination fee can be remitted online by using VISA or MASTER or MAESTRO Credit / Debit Card / Rupay Card / Net Banking / Bhim UPI.
OPTION TO ANSWER PAPERS IN HINDI:
Candidates of Foundation, Intermediate & Final Examinations will be allowed to opt for English / Hindi medium for answering papers. Detailed information will be found in guidance notes hosted at https://eservices.icai.org. However, the medium of Examinations will be only English in respect of Post Qualification Course viz.: International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT) and Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination.
The Candidates are advised to note the above and stay in touch with the website of the Institute, www.icai.org.
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