ICAI CA Inter Exam 2026 Postponed: Revised Schedule Released for Auditing & Ethics (Paper 5)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the revised schedule for the postponed Chartered Accountants Intermediate Examination. If you were set to appear for the Group II, Paper 5 exam, there are critical updates regarding your new exam date and admit card validity.

ICAI CA Intermediate Jan 2026 Revised Exam Date

Due to the postponement announced on January 17, 2026, the Auditing and Ethics (Paper 5) exam has been rescheduled across all centers in India and abroad.

Key Highlights for CA Inter Candidates

• Admit Card Validity: You do not need to download a new admit card. Admit cards already issued remain fully valid for the new date of January 31, 2026.

• Public Holidays: The rescheduled date will remain unchanged even if a Public or Local Holiday is declared by the Government.

• CA Foundation Exams: There is no change to the CA Foundation January 2026 schedule. Remaining papers will be held as planned on January 20, 22, and 24, 2026.

How to Check the Official ICAI Notification

Candidates can verify the revised schedule by following these steps:

1. Visit the official ICAI website at www.icai.org 

2. Navigate to the "Important Announcements" section under the Examination Department.

3. Click on the link titled: "Revised Schedule of Postponed CA Intermediate Examination, Paper 5".

4. Download and save the PDF for your records.

For the latest updates and further information, candidates are advised to stay in constant touch with the official ICAI portal.