ICAI Opens Permanent Exemption Window for CA Intermediate & Final Sept/Nov 2026 Exams

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the opening of the Permanent Exemption Window for candidates appearing in the CA Intermediate and CA Final examinations scheduled for September and November 2026. Eligible students can submit their applications online through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) during the designated application period.

As per the schedule, the Permanent Exemption Window will open on July 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM (IST) and remain available until July 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM (IST). Candidates seeking to avail themselves of permanent exemption benefits must complete the application process within this timeline through the SSP portal.

Important Dates for ICAI Permanent Exemption Window 2026

Students can submit their applications through ICAI's official SSP portal: ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP)

What is the Permanent Exemption Facility?

The Permanent Exemption Window is a special facility provided by ICAI that allows eligible CA Intermediate and CA Final candidates to convert certain exhausted paper-wise exemptions into permanent exemptions, subject to ICAI's prescribed conditions and eligibility criteria. This facility is particularly beneficial for students who have secured exemptions in previous attempts but whose validity period has expired.

What Candidates Should Do

Eligible candidates are advised to:

• Log in to the ICAI SSP portal using their credentials.
• Verify their eligibility for permanent exemption.
• Complete and submit the online application before the deadline.
• Retain a copy of the application acknowledgement for future reference.

With the September 2026 CA Intermediate examinations and November 2026 CA Final examinations approaching, candidates intending to claim permanent exemptions should ensure the timely submission of their applications to avoid last-minute issues.