Students eligible for CA Intermediate paper exemption must select it during online exam form submission on the ICAI Self-Service Portal before July 3, 2026 — exemption is not applied automatically.
ICAI grants paper-wise exemption to CA Intermediate students who score 60% or more in individual papers, even if they fail the group overall. For the September 2026 attempt, claiming exemption correctly in the exam form is essential. Errors in exemption selection directly affect which papers appear on your admit card, and correcting them later requires action during a short correction window.
- Last date to submit the exam form: July 3, 2026
- Exemption is valid for three years from the date you scored 60%+ in that paper
- You must actively select eligible papers for exemption on the ICAI SSP — it is not automatic
- Not claiming a valid exemption means you re-appear for that paper as a fresh student
- Form errors must be corrected only during the correction window announced by ICAI after the form period closes
Eligibility for Paper Exemption in CA Intermediate September 2026
You are eligible to claim paper exemption if all of the following are true:
- You scored 60 out of 100 (60%) or more in a CA Intermediate paper in a previous attempt
- The exam in which you scored 60%+ was held within the last three years of the September 2026 exam date
- You are appearing in the same group in which the exempted paper falls
Exemption is paper-wise, not group-wise. You can hold exemptions in some papers of a group while appearing fresh in others. Students under both the old scheme and new scheme of CA Intermediate can claim exemption if eligible.
Key Dates for CA Intermediate September 2026 Exam Form
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Form Submission Opens | To be notified by ICAI |
| Last Date to Submit Exam Form | July 3, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | To be notified by ICAI |
| Form Correction Window | To be announced after form period closes |
| Admit Card Release | August 2026 (expected) |
| CA Intermediate September 2026 Exam | September 2026 |
Monitor icai.org for the official notification confirming all dates.
How to Apply for Paper Exemption in CA Intermediate September 2026
Follow these steps on the ICAI Self-Service Portal to correctly claim paper exemption:
- Visit icai.org and log in to the Self-Service Portal (SSP) using your registration number and password.
- Navigate to Examination > Exam Form in the student dashboard.
- Select CA Intermediate September 2026 and choose your group (Group I, Group II, or Both).
- On the paper selection screen, locate papers for which you are eligible for exemption. Tick the exemption checkbox next to each paper you wish to exempt.
- Review your selection carefully. Exempted papers will not appear in your September 2026 admit card — you carry forward those marks.
- Proceed to fee payment and pay the applicable exam fees. Fees are adjusted based on the papers you are appearing for.
- Download and save the acknowledgement slip immediately — you will need this if an error surfaces on your admit card.
If the SSP does not display your eligible exemptions, visit or contact your nearest ICAI regional office with your marksheet before the form deadline.
Common Errors in Paper Exemption Form and How to Fix Them
These are the most frequent mistakes students make when applying for paper exemption and how to resolve each:
| Error | Consequence | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Not selecting exemption during form submission | You are enrolled for a paper you already passed — extra fees and an unnecessary paper to appear for | Correct it during the ICAI form correction window; if closed, contact ICAI HQ with your marksheet |
| Claiming exemption for a paper with less than 60% marks | ICAI rejects the exemption; form may need re-submission | Verify your marksheet and withdraw the incorrect claim during the correction window |
| Exemption claimed beyond the 3-year validity period | ICAI rejects the claim; you must appear as a fresh student | No correction is possible; you must appear for the paper again in a future attempt |
| Wrong group or paper ticked in the form | Incorrect papers appear on the admit card | Log in to SSP and update your selection during the correction window |
| Exemption selected but fee paid for that paper | Payment discrepancy; form may be flagged by ICAI | Cross-check the fee breakup on the acknowledgement slip and raise a query on the SSP portal |
Always download and preserve your acknowledgement slip after form submission — it is your only record of what you selected and is required for any correction or grievance.
What to Do if Paper Exemption Is Missing on Your Admit Card
If your CA Intermediate September 2026 admit card shows a paper for which you claimed exemption, act immediately — do not wait until the exam date.
- Check your acknowledgement slip to confirm the exemption was selected and that the fee was correctly adjusted at the time of submission.
- Log in to the SSP portal and view your submitted exam form under form history to verify the exemption is recorded there.
- If the exemption is correctly shown in your form but missing from the admit card, raise a grievance ticket on the SSP portal. Attach your marksheet showing 60%+ marks and your acknowledgement slip.
- If the online grievance is not resolved quickly, visit your nearest ICAI regional office in person. Carry your marksheet, registration letter, and the exam form acknowledgement slip.
- ICAI will issue a corrected admit card in genuine cases. Do not appear for an exempted paper without resolving this — appearing for an exempted paper may be treated as voluntarily waiving the exemption for that attempt.
If your acknowledgement slip shows you did not select the exemption during form submission, you must apply for exemption again in the next exam cycle — ICAI does not grant post-deadline exemption claims.
CA Intermediate Paper Exemption September 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the last date to claim paper exemption for CA Intermediate September 2026?
Ans. The paper exemption must be claimed during exam form submission. The last date to submit the CA Intermediate September 2026 exam form is July 3, 2026. There is no separate deadline for exemption — it must be selected within the form period itself.
Ques. Is paper exemption in CA Intermediate applied automatically by ICAI?
Ans. No. You must manually select the exemption for each eligible paper during exam form submission on the ICAI SSP portal. ICAI may display your eligible papers on the form screen, but you must actively tick each one. Skipping this step registers you as a fresh student for those papers.
Ques. How long is paper exemption valid for CA Intermediate?
Ans. Paper exemption is valid for three years from the date of the exam in which you scored 60% or more. If you do not claim the exemption within this period, it lapses and you must appear for that paper again as a fresh student.
Ques. What if I selected the wrong papers in my exemption form?
Ans. Log in to the ICAI SSP portal and make corrections during the official form correction window, which ICAI announces after the regular form period closes. If the correction window has already closed, contact the ICAI exam department directly with your marksheet and acknowledgement slip.
Ques. My exempted paper still appears on my admit card. What should I do?
Ans. First confirm on your acknowledgement slip that you selected the exemption during form submission. If you did, raise a grievance ticket on the ICAI SSP portal with your marksheet and acknowledgement slip attached. You can also visit your nearest ICAI regional office. ICAI will issue a corrected admit card in verified cases.
Ques. Can I appear for a paper even if I hold an exemption for it?
Ans. Yes. ICAI allows students to voluntarily waive a paper exemption by not selecting it during form submission and paying the full paper fee. If you appear for an exempted paper, ICAI considers your new attempt’s marks for that paper, and the previous exemption-qualifying score may no longer apply for that paper.
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