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ICAI CA Exam Date 2026 Released: May & September Schedule Out

ICAI has released the CA Exam Date 2026 for May and September sessions for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. The official notification ensures a structured exam schedule, helping students plan preparation effectively as per the revised timetable issued on 2 May 2026.
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CA Exam Date 2026

ICAI Exam Date May 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the CA Exam Date May 2026 and September 2026 schedules for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. As per the official notification issued on 2 May 2026, both examination sessions will be conducted according to the revised ICAI timetable, which will be strictly followed even if any exam date falls on a public holiday. The announcement provides clarity on the complete exam cycle for 2026, helping students plan their preparation and revision strategy effectively for both May and September sessions.

CA Exam Date May 2026 Out (Official ICAI Notification)

ICAI has also released the official CA Exam Date May 2026 schedule for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. The May 2026 examinations will be conducted as per the timetable notified by ICAI and will apply even if any examination date falls on a public holiday.

ICAI Exam Date May 2026  Highlights

Particulars Details
Conducting Body Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Exams Covered CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, CA Final
Exam Month May 2026
Application Start Date 3 March 2026
Last Date (Without Late Fee) 16 March 2026
Last Date (With Late Fee) 19 March 2026
Correction Window 20 – 22 March 2026
Official Website icai.org

CA Exam Date May 2026 – Detailed Schedule (Revised)

The Chartered Accountants Exam Schedule 2026 has been designed to avoid overlapping exams and provide students sufficient time for preparation. While the Foundation and Final schedules remain unchanged, the Intermediate exams have been re-scheduled to begin from May 5, 2026

Chartered Accountants Exam Schedule 2026
Exam Level Group / Paper Exam Dates (May 2026)
CA Final May 2026 Exam Dates Group I: Paper 1-3 2, 4, 6 May 2026
Group II: Paper 4-6 8, 10, 12 May 2026
CA Intermediate May 2026 Exam Dates Group I: All Papers 5, 7, 9 May 2026
Group II: All Papers  11, 13,15 May 2026
CA Foundation May 2026 Exam Dates Paper 1-4 14, 16, 18, 20 May 2026

CA May Exam Time Table 2026

The CA 2026 May Exam Time Table includes every detail of the examination time and the duration of each paper of Foundation, Intermediate, Final and Post Qualification Courses. The knowledge of exam timings will help the students to plan their daily schedule for revision, practice their time management, and get ready for the CA exams.

CA May Exam Time Table 2026
Examination Paper(s) Exam Timings (IST) Duration
Foundation Paper 1 & 2 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Foundation Paper 3 & 4* 2 PM to 4 PM 2 Hours
Intermediate All Papers 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Final Paper 1 to 5 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Final Paper 6 2 PM to 6 PM 4 Hours
Post Qualification Course Examination – International Taxation (INTT – AT) All* 2 PM to 6 PM 4 Hours
Post Qualification Course Examination – Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination All* 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours

CA Exam Date September 2026 – Detailed Schedule

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) officially released the CA Examination Schedule for September 2026 session on 2 May 2026. The schedule includes the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations. The announcement confirms that exams will be conducted in September.

CA Exam Date September 2026 – Detailed Schedule

Paper No. Subject Exam Date
Paper 1 Advanced Accounting 01 September 2026
Paper 2 Corporate and Other Laws 03 September 2026
Paper 3 Taxation 06 September 2026
Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting 08 September 2026
Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics 10 September 2026
Paper 6 Financial Management and Strategic Management 12 September 2026

CA September Exam Time Table 2026

The CA September 2026 Exam Time Table provides complete details of examination dates, timings, and duration for Foundation, Intermediate, Final, and Post Qualification Courses. It helps students understand the exact schedule of each paper so they can plan their revision strategy effectively, manage time efficiently, and improve exam preparation.

CA September Exam Time Table 2026
Examination Paper(s) Exam Timings (IST) Duration
Foundation Paper 1 & 2 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 3 Hours
Foundation Paper 3 & 4* 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 2 Hours
Intermediate All Papers 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 3 Hours
Final Paper 1 to 5 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 3 Hours
Final Paper 6 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 4 Hours
Post Qualification Course (INTT–AT) All* 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 4 Hours
Post Qualification Course (IRM Technical) All* 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 3 Hours

Important Note

For Foundation Paper 3 & 4 and all Post Qualification Course examinations, no advance reading time is provided. However, for all other papers, candidates are given 15 minutes of reading time from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM (IST) before the exam begins.

CA September 2026 Registration Dates

CA Registration 2026 is conducted online through the ICAI portal. Candidates must ensure the timely submission of their examination forms to avoid late fees and last-minute issues.

CA September Registration 2026
Activity Date
Application Start 6th July 2026
Last Date (Without Late Fee) 19th July 2026
Last Date (With Late Fee) 22nd July 2026
Correction Window 23rd July 2026 To 25th July 2026

CA Admit Card 2026

ICAI will release the CA Admit Card 2026 for September sessions approximately 15 days before the examination. Candidates must download the admit card online, as it will not be sent by post. Carrying a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam center is mandatory.

CA Result 2026

ICAI will declare the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final results for May 2026 sessions after the completion of the examinations. Along with results, ICAI will also publish pass percentages and topper details on the official website.

CA Exam Date Guidelines

Make sure you follow the CA Exam Date Guidelines given below.
  1. Bring a printed copy of your CA admit card for 2026 and a valid government-issued ID.
  2. Arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
  3. You'll have 15 minutes of reading time before the exam begins.
  4. You can't leave the exam room until the test is over.
  5. Sign the attendance sheets next to your name and roll number.
  6. Leave prohibited items like books, writing materials, smartwatches, mobile phones, and electronic devices at home; they're not allowed in the exam centre.

CA Exam Date 2026 FAQs

When will the CA Intermediate September 2026 exams start?

The CA Intermediate September 2026 exams will begin on 1 September 2026 with Paper 1: Advanced Accounting.

What is the gap between CA Intermediate papers?

There is usually a 2–3 day gap between papers, allowing students sufficient revision tim

Is the CA Intermediate September 2026 timetable same for all groups?

Yes, the schedule applies uniformly to all candidates appearing for CA Intermediate Group I and Group II exams.

What are the exam timings for CA Intermediate Sept 2026?

All papers are scheduled in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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