ICAI Announces Application Requirements & Eligibility Criteria for CA Foundation & Intermediate January 2026 Exams



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the eligibility criteria and application guidelines for the January 2026 CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations. Candidates must ensure their course registrations are up-to-date on the Self Service Portal (SSP) before applying. Key requirements include specific registration deadlines and adherence to strict photo and signature specifications for exam documentation.

TheInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released an official notification outlining the eligibility requirements and procedural guidelines for students applying to the Foundation and Intermediate examinations scheduled for January 2026. According to the announcement, candidates must ensure their eligibility status on the Self Service Portal (SSP) before filling out their exam forms. The Institute has emphasized that only those with valid course registrations and updated person
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FAQ :

Students must be registered in the Foundation Course on or before September 1, 2025, to be eligible for the January 2026 exams.

For the Intermediate exams, candidates must have completed at least eight months of study as on January 1, 2026, meaning registration must have been completed on or before May 1, 2025.

Photographs need 80% face visibility on a white background (JPEG, 20-50 KB). Signatures should be in black ink on white paper (JPEG, 10-20 KB).

For Foundation exam form issues, email foundation_examhelpline@icai.in. For Intermediate, email intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in. For Self Service Portal (SSP) queries, contact hossp@icai.in or ssp.helpdesk@icai.in.

Yes, candidates must ensure their eligibility status and personal details are updated on the SSP before filling out their exam forms for a smooth process.




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