ICAI Exam Fee Chart 2026: CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final Fees for September–November Exams
ICAI has released the exam fee chart for September & November 2026. CA Final (India, Both groups) costs ₹3,300; Intermediate ₹2,700; Foundation ₹1,500. A late fee of ₹600 (India/Nepal) applies from 20–22 July 2026. Form fees are Nil across all categories.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the exam fee chart for online registration forms pertaining to the September & November 2026 examination cycle. The fee structure covers three levels - CA Final, CA Intermediate, and CA Foundation - across test centres in India, Kathmandu (Nepal), and Bahrain / Dubai (UAE).
A key highlight this year is that the form fee has been waived across all courses and centre categories. Candidates are required to pay only the applicable examination fee. However, a late fee will be charged for registrations submitted between 20th July 2026 and 22nd July 2026.
|
Particulars |
Fee |
|
CA Final (Both Groups) |
₹3,300 |
|
CA Intermediate (Both Groups) |
₹2,700 |
|
CA Foundation |
₹1,500 |
|
Form Fees (all categories) |
Nil |
CA Final Exam Fee 2026
CA Final candidates can apply for a Single group or Both groups. Fee varies based on the test centre chosen.
|
Course |
Test Centre |
Group/Exam |
Form Fees |
Exam Fee |
Total Fee |
Late Fee (20–22 Jul) |
Total With Late Fee |
|
Final |
India |
Single |
Nil |
₹1,800 |
₹1,800 |
₹600 |
₹2,400 |
|
Final |
India |
Both |
Nil |
₹3,300 |
₹3,300 |
₹600 |
₹3,900 |
|
Final |
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Single |
Nil |
₹2,200 |
₹2,200 |
₹600 |
₹2,800 |
|
Final |
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Both |
Nil |
₹4,000 |
₹4,000 |
₹600 |
₹4,600 |
|
Final |
Bahrain / Dubai (UAE) |
Single |
Nil |
US $325 |
US $325 |
US $10 |
US $335 |
|
Final |
Bahrain / Dubai (UAE) |
Both |
Nil |
US $550 |
US $550 |
US $10 |
US $560 |
CA Intermediate Exam Fee 2026
CA Intermediate (also known as IPCC/IPCE at the old level) now has two group options: Single Group/Unit (All except Unit 2) and Both Groups/Unit-2.
|
Course |
Test Centre |
Group/Exam |
Form Fees |
Exam Fee |
Total Fee |
Late Fee (20–22 Jul) |
Total With Late Fee |
|
Inter |
India |
Single Group / Unit (All except 2) |
Nil |
₹1,500 |
₹1,500 |
₹600 |
₹2,100 |
|
Inter |
India |
Both Groups / Unit-2 |
Nil |
₹2,700 |
₹2,700 |
₹600 |
₹3,300 |
|
Inter |
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Single Group / Unit (All except 2) |
Nil |
₹2,200 |
₹2,200 |
₹600 |
₹2,800 |
|
Inter |
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Both Groups / Unit-2 |
Nil |
₹3,400 |
₹3,400 |
₹600 |
₹4,000 |
|
Inter |
Bahrain / Dubai (UAE) |
Single Group / Unit (All except 2) |
Nil |
US $325 |
US $325 |
US $10 |
US $335 |
|
Inter |
Bahrain / Dubai (UAE) |
Both Groups / Unit-2 |
Nil |
US $500 |
US $500 |
US $10 |
US $510 |
CA Foundation Exam Fee 2026
CA Foundation has a single fee tier labelled "Not Applicable" under the Group/Exam column, as there are no groups at the Foundation level.
|
Course |
Test Centre |
Group/Exam |
Form Fees |
Exam Fee |
Total Fee |
Late Fee (20–22 Jul) |
Total With Late Fee |
|
Foundation |
India |
Not Applicable |
Nil |
₹1,500 |
₹1,500 |
₹600 |
₹2,100 |
|
Foundation |
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Not Applicable |
Nil |
₹2,200 |
₹2,200 |
₹600 |
₹2,800 |
|
Foundation |
Bahrain / Dubai (UAE) |
Not Applicable |
Nil |
US $325 |
US $325 |
US $10 |
US $335 |
ICAI Late Fee Details: September & November 2026
ICAI allows a late registration window for candidates who miss the standard deadline. Here are the key late fee details you must know:
Late Fee Window
20th July 2026 – 22nd July 2026
Late Fee Amount
-
₹600 for India & Nepal centres
-
US $10 for Bahrain / Dubai (UAE) centres
The late fee is uniform across all courses (Final, Intermediate, Foundation) and across both Single and Both group applications within each centre region. Candidates should register within the standard deadline to avoid this additional charge.
Important Reminders
-
Form fee is Nil across all categories - candidates pay only the exam fee.
-
Late fee applies equally regardless of course or number of groups applied for.
-
UAE/Bahrain late fee is only US $10, significantly lower than the base exam fee differential.
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Always register via ICAI's official portal: icai.org or icaiexam.icai.org.
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Keep your registration number and payment receipt safe for admit card download.
ICAI Exam Fee Chart FAQ
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