
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has commenced the registration process for the CA September and November 2026 examinations. Eligible candidates appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations can now submit their application forms through the official ICAI e-Services portal.
As per the official notification, the last date to submit the ICAI CA exam application form without a late fee is July 19, 2026. Candidates who are unable to complete the registration process by the deadline will still get an opportunity to apply with a late fee of Rs 600 till July 22, 2026.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process early to avoid last-minute technical issues or heavy traffic on the website.
ICAI has announced that the online registration window for the September and November 2026 CA examinations is now active. Aspirants should note that July 19, 2026, is the final date to apply without any late fee, while the extended deadline with a late fee of Rs 600 is July 22, 2026.
The institute has also confirmed that an application correction facility will be provided after the registration process concludes. Candidates will be able to modify selected details in their submitted forms from July 23 to July 25, 2026.
ICAI has advised candidates to carefully verify all information, including personal details, examination centre preferences, and course selection, before making the final submission, as only limited fields may be editable during the correction period.
| Event | Date |
| Registration Process Begins | July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee | July 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply With Late Fee | July 22, 2026 |
| Late Fee Amount | Rs 600 |
| Application Correction Window | July 23 to July 25, 2026 |
| Official Website | eservices.icai.org |
The registration process is open for candidates seeking admission to the following examinations:
CA Foundation Examination
CA Intermediate Examination
CA Final Examination
Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements prescribed by ICAI before filling out the examination form.
Every year, thousands of students appear for ICAI examinations, making it one of the most prestigious professional examinations in India. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready before starting the registration process.
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to submit their application forms online:
Go to the ICAI e-Services portal at eservices.icai.org.
Enter your login credentials. New candidates must first complete the registration process.
Choose the September 2026 or November 2026 examination session.
Choose the applicable course, including Foundation, Intermediate, or Final.
Enter all required personal, academic, and communication details carefully.
Upload the required documents and complete the online fee payment process.
After successful submission, download the confirmation page and keep a copy for future reference.
To assist candidates in rectifying any errors, ICAI will open the application correction facility from July 23 to July 25, 2026.
The institute is expected to issue separate guidelines regarding the modification process. However, candidates should note that only selected details will be editable during the correction period.
Therefore, applicants are strongly advised to review the following details before submitting the application form:
Candidate's name and personal information
Date of birth
Examination course selected
Examination centre preference
Photograph and signature
Contact details and email address
Any incorrect information may create issues during the examination process or while downloading admit cards.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form:
ICAI registration number
Passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Valid ID proof
Category certificate (if applicable)
Payment details for fee submission
After the closure of the application and correction windows, ICAI will release the examination schedule and admit cards on its official portal.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the ICAI website for updates regarding:
Exam city information
Admit card release
Examination guidelines
Result announcements
Important notifications
