The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a significant update for the May 2026 CA examinations. Candidates will now be able to select their preferred examination centre directly through the online application form, rather than just a zone or city as in previous years. However, the ICAI retains the right to make the final allotment of the exam centre, which will be confirmed on the admit card.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued an important announcement regarding the upcoming May 2026 Chartered Accountants examinations, introducing a key change in the examination centre selection process.
Official copy of the notification is as follows
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FAQ :
Candidates can now select their preferred examination centre directly through the online application form for the May 2026 CA examinations.
This new process applies to the Chartered Accountants examinations scheduled for May 2026.
No, the ICAI reserves the right for the final allotment of the exam centre.
The name of the final exam centre will be indicated on the candidate's admit card.
Previously, students could only select a zone or city, but now they can choose a specific exam centre directly.