The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the schedule for the January 2027 CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations. The announcement was issued by the ICAI Examination Department on 23 September 2026.
As per the official announcement, the examinations will be conducted at the notified examination centres across India, subject to a sufficient number of candidates opting to appear from the respective cities.
ICAI CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Dates
The CA Intermediate examinations will be conducted in two groups.
- Group I: 2nd, 4th and 6th January 2027
- Group II: 8th, 10th and 12th January 2027
All Intermediate papers will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM , with each examination having a duration of three hours .
ICAI CA Foundation January 2027 Exam Dates
The CA Foundation examinations are scheduled for:
- 3rd January 2027
- 5th January 2027
- 7th January 2027
- 9th January 2027
The Foundation examination timings will vary depending on the paper:
| Foundation Papers | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 & 2 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 & 4 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 2 Hours |
No Change in Schedule Due to Public Holiday
ICAI has specifically clarified that there will be no change in the examination schedule if any examination day is subsequently declared a public holiday by the Central Government, State Government or local authorities.
Students appearing for the January 2027 examinations should therefore plan their preparation and travel according to the announced dates.
Advance Reading Time for CA Exams
The announcement also provides details regarding advance reading time.
For Foundation Papers 3 and 4 , there will be no advance reading time . These papers will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
For all other examinations mentioned in the announcement, students will receive 15 minutes of advance reading time from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM .
The actual examination will begin at 2:00 PM.
CA January 2027 Exam Centres
ICAI has stated that the January 2027 Chartered Accountants examinations will be held in the Indian cities notified by the Institute , subject to a sufficient number of candidates choosing each examination city.
Students should check the examination-city details and other instructions issued by ICAI while completing the examination-related formalities.
What CA Students Should Keep in Mind
With the January 2027 examination schedule now announced, Foundation and Intermediate students can start planning their preparation around the confirmed dates.
Students should particularly take note of:
- Their respective group examination dates
- Paper-wise examination timings
- The two-hour duration of Foundation Papers 3 and 4
- The 15-minute advance reading time applicable to other papers
- The fact that the examination schedule will not be changed merely because an examination day is declared a public holiday
The official announcement has been issued under the relevant provisions of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988 .
Conclusion
The ICAI's announcement provides clarity on the CA Foundation and Intermediate January 2027 examination schedule , giving students a confirmed timeline for their preparation. Candidates should carefully note their paper dates and timings and continue to monitor official ICAI communications for further examination-related instructions.
Key Dates at a Glance
CA Intermediate:
Group I – 2, 4 and 6 January 2027
Group II – 8, 10 and 12 January 2027
CA Foundation:
3, 5, 7 and 9 January 2027
Intermediate Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Foundation Papers 1 & 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Foundation Papers 3 & 4: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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