ICAI Announces Application Requirements, Eligibility & SPOM Criteria for CA Final January 2026 Exams



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the application requirements and eligibility criteria for the CA Final January 2026 examinations. Candidates must ensure their details are up-to-date on the Self Service Portal (SSP), including valid registration, correct articleship status, and updated photo/signature. Crucially, completion of Advanced ICITSS by December 10, 2025, and specific Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) are mandatory for eligibility.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official notification outlining the detailed requirements and eligibility criteria for students applying for the CA Final January 2026 examinations. Candidates are advised to verify their details on the Self Service Portal (SSP)
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Students must successfully complete the Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS), including the Advanced IT Test, by December 10, 2025, to be eligible for the January 2026 CA Final exams.

Candidates must clear Set A & B of the SPOMs, which are mandatory for most students before membership application. Those admitted to Final Exams from November 2024 onwards also need to clear Set C & D. All applicable module tests must be completed by December 10, 2025.

Photos must be clear, front-facing with a white background, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20-50 KB, and in JPEG format. Signatures need to be on a white sheet with a black pen, 6 cm x 2 cm, 10-20 KB, and in JPEG format. No selfies or headwear are permitted.

Candidates with lapsed registrations must convert to the new course using the course codes NEWFIN23 or CONFIN23 before proceeding with the exam form submission.

Candidates must ensure their articleship status is correctly reflected as 'Registered' on the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP). Any pending documentation related to articleship must be updated before applying for the exams.




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