The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official notification for the CA Foundation, Intermediate, Final, and International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT-AT) examinations scheduled for May 2026. The announcement includes exam dates, timings, cities, and important deadlines for filling online forms.
CA Final Exam Dates - May 2026
(As per the latest syllabus under Regulation 31)
- Group I: 2nd, 4th & 6th May 2026
- Group II: 8th, 10th & 12th May 2026
CA Intermediate Exam Dates - May 2026
(As per syllabus under Regulation 28F)
- Group I: 3rd, 5th & 7th May 2026
- Group II: 9th, 11th & 13th May 2026
CA Foundation Exam Dates - May 2026
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14th, 16th, 18th & 20th May 2026
INTT-AT (International Taxation)
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10th & 12th May 2026
Examination Timings
- Foundation Papers 1 & 2: 2 PM - 5 PM
- Foundation Papers 3 & 4: 2 PM - 4 PM
- Intermediate: 2 PM - 5 PM
- Final Papers 1-5: 2 PM - 5 PM
- Final Paper 6 & INTT-AT: 2 PM - 6 PM
Advance reading time of 15 minutes will be allowed for all papers except:
- Foundation Papers 3 & 4
- INTT-AT papers
Exam Centres - India & Overseas
ICAI will conduct exams across 350+ Indian cities, including major centres such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, and many others.
International exam centres include: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, and Thimphu.
Local timings will vary to align with the 2 PM IST commencement.
ICAI Exam Form - Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of exam form (SSP Portal) | 3rd March 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last date (without late fee) | 16th March 2026 (Monday) |
| Last date (with ₹600 late fee) | 19th March 2026 (Thursday) |
| Correction window | 20th - 22nd March 2026 |
Students must apply online through the Self Service Portal (SSP) at:🔗 eservices.icai.org
Examination Fees
CA Intermediate
Indian centres:
- Single Group: ₹1500
- Both Groups: ₹2700
Overseas:
- Single Group: US$ 325
- Both Groups: US$ 500
Thimphu/Kathmandu:
- Single Group: ₹2200
- Both Groups: ₹3400
CA Final
Indian centres:
- Single Group: ₹1800
- Both Groups: ₹3300
CA Foundation
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Indian centres: ₹1500
INTT-AT
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₹2000
Late fee: ₹600 (India/Nepal/Bhutan) or US$10 (Overseas).
Medium of Exam
- Candidates for Foundation, Intermediate & Final may choose English or Hindi.
- INTT-AT is allowed only in English.
Key Highlights
- Exam dates remain unchanged even if any day becomes a public holiday.
- Some papers have 2-hour or 4-hour duration depending on the subject.
- ICAI may withdraw any exam centre if required.
- Students must ensure correct photo, signature, course details in SSP before form filling.
Official copy of the notificaiton has been attached
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