ICAI Announces CA Exam Schedule for September & November 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the exam schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations for the September and November 2026 cycle. The announcement was issued by the ICAI Examination Department on 2 May 2026.
Along with the exam dates, ICAI has also published important details regarding exam timings, application dates, exam centres, and examination fees. Students planning to appear for these exams should carefully review the updated schedule.
CA Exam Dates September & November 2026
CA Intermediate Exam Dates – September 2026
| Group | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Group I | 1st, 3rd & 6th September 2026 |
| Group II | 8th, 10th & 12th September 2026 |
CA Foundation Exam Dates – September 2026
| Paper | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 2nd September 2026 |
| Paper 2 | 5th September 2026 |
| Paper 3 | 7th September 2026 |
| Paper 4 | 9th September 2026 |
CA Final Exam Dates – November 2026
| Group | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Group I | 2nd, 4th & 6th November 2026 |
| Group II | 9th, 11th & 13th November 2026 |
Post Qualification Course Examinations
ICAI has also announced dates for certain member-level examinations.
| Examination | Dates |
|---|---|
| International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT-AT) | 11th & 13th November 2026 |
| Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination | 6th, 9th, 11th & 13th November 2026 |
CA Exam Timings
Most ICAI examinations follow a 2 PM start time (IST).
| Examination | Papers | Exam Time | 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 |
Candidates usually receive 15 minutes advance reading time from 1:45 PM to 2 PM, except for certain MCQ-based papers.
ICAI Exam Centres – India & Overseas
The September / November 2026 CA examinations will be conducted across multiple cities in India, including major centres such as:
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Ahmedabad
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Lucknow
- Chandigarh
- Patna
Across India, exams will be held in hundreds of cities covering almost all states and union territories, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and many others.
Overseas Exam Centres
ICAI will also conduct exams in three international locations:
- Bahrain
- Dubai (UAE)
- Kathmandu (Nepal)
The exam start time in these cities is adjusted to match 2 PM IST.
ICAI CA Exam Form Dates (September / November 2026)
Students must submit their exam forms online through the ICAI Self-Service Portal (SSP).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam form window opens | 6 July 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 19 July 2026 |
| Last date with late fee | 22 July 2026 |
| Correction window | 23 – 25 July 2026 |
Applications must be submitted online through the SSP portal at eservices.icai.org.
ICAI CA Exam Fees
Intermediate Examination Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Group | ?1500 |
| Both Groups | ?2700 |
Final Examination Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Group | ?1800 |
| Both Groups | ?3300 |
Foundation Examination Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Indian Centres | ?1500 |
Additional Exam Fees
| Examination | Fee |
|---|---|
| INTT-AT | ?2000 |
| IRM Technical Examination | ?2000 |
Late submission of the exam form requires an additional fee of ?600 for Indian centres and US $10 for overseas centres.
Payment can be made online using credit card, debit card, net banking, Rupay card, or UPI.
Language Options for CA Exams
Students appearing for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams can write their papers in either English or Hindi.
However, for Post Qualification Course examinations such as INTT-AT and IRM, the medium of examination will be English only.
Final Advice for CA Students
Students planning to appear in the September / November 2026 ICAI examinations should start preparing early and ensure that their exam forms are submitted within the deadline.
It is also recommended to regularly check the official ICAI website (www.icai.org) for any updates related to exam schedules or announcements.
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