CA Intermediate: Course, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Updates

CA Intermediate Latest Updates

ICAI has issued two important announcements for CA Intermediate candidates.

• September 2026 result: ICAI announced on October 14, 2026, that the result is likely to be declared by the evening of October 22, 2026.

• January 2027 examination: ICAI has announced that Group I examinations will be held on January 2, 4 and 6, 2027, while Group II examinations will be held on January 8, 10 and 12, 2027.

Candidates should refer to the official notifications for the complete examination schedule, application deadlines, fee details and result instructions.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Dates

According to ICAI's announcement dated September 23, 2026, the CA Intermediate January 2027 examination will be conducted in two groups.

The examination dates are subject to the conditions stated in ICAI's official announcement. ICAI has clarified that the examination schedule will not change if a scheduled examination day is declared a public holiday by the Central Government, a State Government or a local body.

Official reference: ICAI announcement dated September 23, 2026, regarding the January 2027 Foundation and Intermediate examinations.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Timings

ICAI has specified the following timings for the January 2027 CA Intermediate examination.

Candidates appearing at overseas examination centres should check the local examination timings specified in ICAI's announcement.

The January 2027 examination is scheduled to begin at the following local times at the overseas centres mentioned by ICAI:

These local timings correspond to the examination commencement time of 2:00 PM IST.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Form Dates

ICAI has announced the online application schedule for the January 2027 Foundation and Intermediate examinations. Candidates must submit their examination forms through the Self Service Portal.

Candidates should complete the application process within the prescribed window and check the portal for the instructions applicable to their registration and examination eligibility.

ICAI has instructed candidates to log in using their Self Service Portal credentials. Candidates who have not registered as portal users should follow the registration instructions available on the same website.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Examination Fees

ICAI has specified the following examination fees for the January 2027 CA Intermediate examination.

Examination fee for Indian centres

Examination fee for overseas centres

For overseas centres excluding Kathmandu, Nepal:

For Kathmandu, Nepal:

Late fee

ICAI has specified the following late fee for examination applications submitted after the prescribed deadline:

• Indian and Kathmandu centres: ₹600

• Other overseas centres: US$10

Candidates should check the official announcement and application portal for the applicable examination category and fee before making payment.

ICAI has specified online payment options, including eligible credit and debit cards, net banking and BHIM UPI.

CA Intermediate September 2026 Result Date

ICAI has announced that the CA Inter Result September 2026 is likely to be declared by the evening of October 22, 2026.

The announcement was issued by the Examination Department of ICAI. Candidates can access their results through the official result website using their Registration Number and Roll Number.

The date above is based on ICAI's official announcement. Candidates should check the official result portal for the result when it becomes available.

Official announcement: https://www.icai.org/post/exam141026r

CA Intermediate Course and Subjects

CA Intermediate is the second level of the Chartered Accountancy course offered by ICAI. Under the New Scheme of Education and Training, the course comprises six papers divided into two groups.

Candidates should refer to ICAI's official syllabus and study material for the applicable examination session, including any amendments and updates.

CA Intermediate Syllabus and Study Material

Candidates should use the ICAI study material applicable to their examination session. This is particularly important for subjects that may have amendments or session-specific applicability.

Students can refer to the official ICAI website for the syllabus, study material and other examination resources.

• ICAI New Scheme of Education and Training

• ICAI official announcements

Before preparing a subject, confirm that the material and amendments apply to the intended examination session.

How to Prepare for CA Intermediate

Candidates should build their preparation plan around the applicable syllabus and the official examination schedule.

1. Review the syllabus and study material prescribed by ICAI for your examination session.

2. Divide the syllabus into manageable subject-wise study targets.

3. Practise questions from the relevant study material and official revision resources.

4. Track official announcements for examination forms, amendments and other instructions.

5. Reserve time for revision and timed question practice before the examination.

Candidates should use the examination schedule to plan revision and complete the required application process within ICAI's prescribed deadlines.