CA Final Exam Centres 2026, State/City wise Exam Centres List

Candidates can choose their preferred exam centres in the CA Final exam form 2026. They can indicate up to three locations based on their preferences from the list of choices provided by the ICAI for the May session exams. Any updates to the list of CA Final exam centres will be posted on this page. This option allows candidates to select exam centres that are easily accessible and closest to their place of residence.

CA Final Exam Centres 2026 Overseas

ICAI will also conduct the CA Final exam 2026 in 9 overseas exam centres. Candidates living abroad can choose the below-mentioned cities to appear for the exam.

CA Final Exam Dates May 2026

CA Final May 2026 exams run from May 2 to 12, with Group I papers scheduled on 2nd, 4th, and 6th May, followed by Group II on 8th, 10th, and 12th May across ICAI exam centers. Exams start at 2:00 PM with 15 minutes reading time, covering six papers per group under the new scheme. Admit cards release in April 2026 via the SSP portal, while results are expected in June/July 2026—mark these dates for seamless preparation. Check icai.org for any last-minute changes or city intimation slips closer to the dates.

CA Final Exam Form May 2026

CA Final exam forms for May 2026 open on March 3 via ICAI's Self-Service Portal (eservices.icai.org), with submission without late fee due by March 16 and with late fee (Rs. 600/ USD 10) until March 19—only registered candidates meeting eligibility can apply. A correction window runs March 20-22 for rectifying errors like exam center or category before admit cards release in April. Fees are Rs. 1,800 per group or Rs. 3,300 for both; fill online by logging in with credentials and paying digitally. This step follows course registration (deadline Jan 1) and leads to exams May 2-12—verify details to avoid rejection.

 Keep an eye out for ICAI's announcement of the deadline for submitting the CA Final exam form 2026.

How to Change CA Final Exam Centres?

Over time, it has been observed that some candidates make mistakes when filling out exam forms due to lack of carefulness. If a candidate wishes to modify their chosen exam centre after submitting the form, they can do so during the correction window at a later date. To offer candidates a chance to rectify errors made during the exam application process, ICAI has introduced a free online option for changing the Centre, Group, Medium, Elective, or Syllabus (from Old to New).

This correction window is a one-time, cost-free opportunity, and there is no additional chance provided with a fee-based correction window. You can access the online window for requesting changes in Centre, Group, Medium, Elective, or Syllabus (Old to New) at icaiexam.icai.org.

CA Final Exam Centres 2026 Allotment

When ICAI assigns exam centres, it considers factors such as candidate preferences, seat availability, and candidate safety. You can view your assigned exam centre and its details on your CA Final admit card.