CA Exam Form: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the application process for the CA September 2026 exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. Candidates who wish to appear in the upcoming session must fill out the exam form online through the official Self-Service Portal (SSP).
As per the latest update, the CA exam form process will begin from 6 July 2026, and candidates are advised to complete their application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Check the table below highlighting the key dates related to the CA exam form September 2026 submission:
| CA Exam Form 2026 Dates | |
| Particulars | Dates |
| Start date of CA Exam Form September 2026 | July 6, 2026 |
| Last date of the CA Exam Form | July 19, 2026 |
| Last date of CA Exam form (with late fee) | July 22, 2026 |
| Opening date of the Correction Window | July 23, 2026 |
| Closing date of the Correction Window | July 25, 2026 |
| CA Foundation Exam Dates | September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026 |
| CA Inter Exam Dates |
Group I running on September 1, 3, and 6, 2026 and Group II on September 8, 10, and 12, 2026 |
| CA Final Exam Dates |
Group I scheduled for November 2, 4, and 6, 2026, and Group II on November 9, 11, and 13, 2026 |
To complete your CA exam form, follow these simple steps after signing up on the official ICAI website:
Visit the ICAI website or click this link: https://icaiexam.icai.org/.
Choose your registration number from the provided drop-down list.
Verify your details by entering your course, SRN, and date of birth.
Once verified, enter your email address and registered mobile number.
Log in using your registration number and password.
Provide your home address and other required information.
Confirm your email ID and mobile number.
Complete the CA form and upload any necessary documents.
Pay the application fee to finish the process.
Download the submitted CA exam form for your records.
Prospective candidates can pay the CA application fees using multiple payment options, including:
Debit or Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, Maestro/RuPay)
Net Banking
BHIM UPI
Please note that if the payment is made after the exam form submission deadline, an additional late fee applies. The late fee is INR 600 for domestic and Kathmandu centers, and USD 10 for overseas centers. Below is the fee structure for the ICAI CA exam registration process.
| CA Foundation Exam Fees | |
| Category | Fee |
| For Indian Centre(s) | Rs. 1500 |
| Late exam fee | Rs. 600 |
| For Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre | Rs. 2200 |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu Centre | USD 325 |
| Late fee for overseas Centre | USD 10 |
| CA Intermediate Exam Fees | |
| For Indian Centre(s) | Single Group - Rs. 1500 Both Group - Rs. 2700 |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu Centre | Single Group - USD 325 Both Group - USD 500 |
| For Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre | Single Group - Rs. 2200 Both Group - Rs. 3400 |
| CA Final Exam Fees | |
| For Indian Centre(s) | Single Group - Rs. 1800 Both Group - Rs. 3300 |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu Centre | Single Group - USD 325 Both Group - USD 550 |
| For Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre | Single Group - Rs. 2200 Both Group - Rs. 4000 |
The following are the instructions for CA Exam Form 2026:
To start the application process, candidates must first create a login ID on the official ICAI website by completing a one-time registration. After registering, candidates will receive their username and password via email, which will also be sent as an SMS to the phone number provided during registration.
Once registered, candidates can log in using their credentials to access the ICAI CA application form. It’s essential to fill in all mandatory fields accurately; any incomplete forms will be rejected.
The application fee can be paid using Visa, Master, or Maestro credit/debit cards. After successfully completing the payment, candidates should download the completed form and print it out. If any images do not appear on the printout, candidates must attach two recent passport-sized photos—one attested and one non-attested.
If the signature is not visible on the printout, candidates should sign in the designated areas and have it countersigned by a parent or guardian. Additionally, the ICAI CA application form must be attested by a Chartered Accountant, a Gazetted Officer, or the Principal of the candidate’s school or college.
Candidates have the option to update their photograph and signature on the Student Services Portal (SSP) before submitting the exam form. A correction window will open the day after the submission deadline.
For those with pending articleship status due to documentation issues, it's crucial to update their status on the SSP before filling out the exam form. CA Intermediate students experiencing difficulties with their registration mode can submit a ticket in the SSP for assistance before the application process begins.
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