ICAI Announces CA Exam Dates for January 2026 – Complete Schedule Released
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official notification for the CA Foundation, Intermediate, Final, INTT-AT, and IRM exams scheduled in January 2026. The announcement includes exam dates, centers across India & overseas, application timelines, and fee details.
Let’s break down the entire notification for easy reference.
CA Final, Intermediate & Foundation Exam Dates – January 2026
Final Course Examination
| Group | Exam Dates (January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Group I | 5th, 7th & 9th |
| Group II | 11th, 13th & 16th |
Intermediate Course Examination
| Group | Exam Dates (January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Group I | 6th, 8th & 10th |
| Group II | 12th, 15th & 17th |
Foundation Course Examination
- 18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026
Members’ Post-Qualification Examinations
- International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT–AT): 13th & 16th January 2026
- Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Exam (Modules I–IV): 9th, 11th, 13th & 16th January 2026
Note: No exams on 14th January 2026 due to Makar Sankranti, Magha Bihu, and Pongal festivals.
Exam Timings
| Exam | Papers | Timing (IST) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Papers 1 & 2 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Foundation | Papers 3 & 4 | 2 PM – 4 PM | 2 Hours |
| Intermediate | All Papers | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Papers 1–5 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Paper 6 | 2 PM – 6 PM | 4 Hours |
| INTT–AT | All | 2 PM – 6 PM | 4 Hours |
| IRM | All | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
Advance reading time of 15 minutes will be given (except for MCQ-based and specific papers).
Exam Cities in India & Abroad
- India: Exams will be conducted in 290+ centers across all major states and union territories including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Patna, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chandigarh, and more.
- Overseas: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Thimphu (Bhutan), Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu (Nepal), Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh.
Online Application Process
- Candidates must apply online via ICAI SSP Portal.
- Members applying for INTT–AT or IRM must register at pqc.icaiexam.icai.org.
Important Dates for Application Forms
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of exam form window | 3rd November 2025 (Monday) |
| Last date (without late fee) | 16th November 2025 (Sunday) |
| Last date (with late fee of ?600 / US$10) | 19th November 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Correction window | 20th – 22nd November 2025 |
Examination Fees
| Course | Indian Centres | Overseas Centres | Bhutan/Nepal Centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ?1500 | US$325 | ?2200 |
| Intermediate (Single Group) | ?1500 | US$325 | ?2200 |
| Intermediate (Both Groups) | ?2700 | US$500 | ?3400 |
| Final (Single Group) | ?1800 | US$325 | ?2200 |
| Final (Both Groups) | ?3300 | US$550 | ?4000 |
| INTT–AT | ?2000 | – | – |
| IRM | ?2000 | – | – |
Late fee: 600 (India/Nepal/Bhutan) | US$10 (Overseas centres)
Payment can be made online via debit/credit cards, net banking, Rupay, or UPI.
Option to Answer in Hindi
- Candidates of Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams can choose English or Hindi as their medium.
- For Post Qualification Courses (INTT–AT & IRM), exams will be conducted only in English.
Final Advice for Students
- Apply before the deadline to avoid late fees.
- Keep documents (photo, signature, etc.) updated on the SSP portal.
- Regularly check icai.org for official updates.
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