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ICAI CA January Exam Dates 2026 have been announced by ICAI, the exam conducting body. ICAI 2026 exam schedule and registration dates were announced on September 23, 2025, on the official website icai.org. The ICAI CA Intermediate, ICAI CA Final exams, and ICAI CA Foundation exam will be held in January 2026.
- ICAI CA 2026 application process for the January session exams will start on November 3, 2025. The last date to register is November 16 without late fees and November 19 with a late fee of Rs 600 or US $ 10.
- The application process is completely online. All the interested and eligible candidates pursuing the CA course must register as per ICAI registration dates based on the status of the previous level course.
- ICAI 2025 Admit Card will be released separately for each course by the 3rd week of December 2026.
- ICAI CA exams are conducted three times a year for all the courses - Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. ICAI CA exams are conducted in three cycles – January, May and September.
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ICAI CA 2026 Exam Highlights
Tabulated below are the key highlights of ICAI exam and courses that candidates must know before starting with the registration process:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ICAI CA Exam |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Exam Frequency | three times a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Duration | Two hours |
| Language | English |
| Exam Purpose | Training and certifying Chartered Accountants (CA) in India |
| Course Offered | Chartered Accountancy |
| Total number of Test Cities | 192 cities in the country and 8 cities abroad |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 1800 419 2929 |
| Exam Website | icai.org |
ICAI CA 2026 Registration Dates
Candidates giving ICAI 2026 exam can check out the exam dates for the upcoming CA January 2026 phase. Refer to the table given below to check the important ICAI Registration Dates for Foundation, Final, and Intermediate courses:
| Jan 2026 Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 3rd November 2025 | Registration Starts |
| 16th November 2025 | Last Date To Submit The Application Form |
| 19th November 2025 | Last Date To Submit The Application Form With Late Fees |
ICAI CA 2026 Exam Dates for January Session
ICAI Exam Dates for January 2026 Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams are mentioned below:
| Jan 2026 Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 3rd November 2025 | Registration Starts |
| 16th November 2025 | Last Date To Submit The Application Form |
| 19th November 2025 | Last Date To Submit The Application Form With Late Fees |
| 20th to 22nd November 2025 | Change Exam City/ Medium, Application Form Correction Window |
| 18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026 | Foundation Course Exam |
| Group I: 6th, 8th & 10th January 2026 | Intermediate Exam Date |
| Group II: 12th, 15th & 17th January 2026 | |
| Group I: 5th, 7th & 9th January 2026 | Final Exam Date |
| Group II: 11th, 13th & 16th January 2026 | |
| 13th & 16th January 2026 | International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT -AT) |
| 9th, 11th, 13th & 16th January 2026 | Insurance And Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination |
| February 2026 | Result |
ICAI CA 2026 Exam Timings
The timings for ICAI 2026 Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams are mentioned below. The candidates are supposed to reach their respective exam centers 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.
| Dates | Paper Timing | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| 18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026 | Paper 1 & 2: 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours) Paper 3 & 4: 2 PM to 4 PM (2 Hours) | Foundation |
| Group I: 6th, 8th & 10th January 2026 Group II: 12th, 15th & 17th January 2026 | 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours) | Intermediate |
| Group I: 5th, 7th & 9th January 2026 Group II: 11th, 13th & 16th January 2026 | Paper 1 to 5: 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours) Paper 6: 2 PM to 6 PM (4 Hours) | Final |
ICAI CA 2026 Admit Card
ICAI CA Admit Card 2026 for Intermediate, Foundation and Final exams will be made available online on the official website. The exam conducting authority will issue a separate admit card for each Chartered Accountancy (CA) course.
- Since ICAI CA January 2026 exam will be held from January 5 to 24, 2026, ICAI Admit Card will be released by the 3rd week of December 2025.
- ICAI Admit Card includes all details related to the CA test center name, location, date & time.
- Candidates must carry the same on their ICAI exam date 2026 to the exam center.
Details Mentioned on ICAI Admit Card 2026
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number of the candidate
- Program details
- Candidate’s photo and signature
- Exam venue and timing
ICAI CA 2026 Result Dates
ICAI 2026 Result will be released a few weeks after the conclusion of the exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. Candidates will be able to download their ICAI CA result/scorecard and merit list on the official ICAI website by using their login credentials.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2026 Results | To be announced |
| ICAI CA Intermediate Exam 2026 Group I Results | To be announced |
| ICAI CA Intermediate Exam 2026 Group II Results | To be announced |
| ICAI CA Final Exam 2026 Group I Results | To be announced |
| ICAI CA Final Exam 2026 Group II Results | To be announced |
ICAI 2026 Result Websites
ICAI will reveal ICAI 2025 results and merit list on 3 different websites:
- icaiexam.icai.org
- caresults.icai.org
- icai.nic.in
ICAI CA Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
Ques. How many years are needed for completing a CA course?
Ans. On average, it takes three-four years to complete a CA course. Many students are not able to clear all the three levels in the first attempt so they take more attempts.
Ques. Can I pursue CA after graduation?
Ans. Yes, candidates can do CA post completing their graduation. Candidates must get at least 55 percent aggregate in graduation and then they can directly start their articleship and appear for IPCC exams.
Ques. What is the full form of ICAI?
Ans. ICAI means the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. It is a statutory body created by the Indian government for regulating the profession of Chartered Accountancy in the country. ICAI is responsible for conducting CA exams.
Ques. How can I check ICAI CA Results?
Ans. Candidates can refer to the official website for checking the results of ICAI CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final exams. The official websites of checking the scores include icaiexam.icai.org, caresults.icai.org and icai.nic.in. The results can be checked through SMS as well.
Ques. What are ICAI Exam Dates for the CA course?
Ans. As per ICAI Exam Dates 2026, the exam for the CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation exams will be conducted from January 5 to 24, 2026.
| Dates | Paper Timing | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| 18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026 | Paper 1 & 2: 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours) Paper 3 & 4: 2 PM to 4 PM (2 Hours) | Foundation |
| Group I: 6th, 8th & 10th January 2026 Group II: 12th, 15th & 17th January 2026 | 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours) | Intermediate |
| Group I: 5th, 7th & 9th January 2026 Group II: 11th, 13th & 16th January 2026 | Paper 1 to 5: 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours) Paper 6: 2 PM to 6 PM (4 Hours) | Final |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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