The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the examination schedule for the September-November 2026 session for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. Applications open on July 6, 2026, with the last date to apply without a late fee being July 19. Exams will be held across India and overseas centres, with the schedule remaining firm even if public holidays are declared.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses for the September-November 2026 session. The announcement provides clarity on exam dates, application timelines, fees, and exam centres across India and overseas.
As per the notification dated May 2, 2026, the exams will be conducted subject to sufficient candidate registrations across designated centres.
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FAQ :
The CA Foundation exams are scheduled for September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026. CA Intermediate exams are on September 1, 3, 6 (Group I) and September 8, 10, 12 (Group II), 2026. CA Final exams are on November 2, 4, 6 (Group I) and November 9, 11, 13 (Group II), 2026.
Applications open on July 6, 2026. The last date to apply without a late fee is July 19, 2026, and with a late fee is July 22, 2026. A correction window will be open from July 23-25, 2026.
Candidates must apply online through ICAI's Self-Service Portal (SSP).
Exams will be held in multiple cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Guwahati, as well as overseas centres in Dubai, Bahrain, and Kathmandu.
No, ICAI has clarified that the exam schedules will not change even if a public holiday is declared during the examination period.
Foundation exams cost Rs 1500 in India. Intermediate exams are Rs 1500 for a single group and Rs 2700 for both. Final exams are Rs 1800 for a single group and Rs 3300 for both. Post-qualification exams (INTT-AT / IRM) cost Rs 2000. Fees for overseas centres may vary.