| Updated On - Sep 24, 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released the schedule for the CA Intermediate and Foundation examinations for the January 2027 session. Students can check dates and apply on icai.org.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the schedule for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Intermediate and Foundation examinations for the January 2027 session. The official notification is now available on the ICAI website at icai.org. The complete date sheet has been published as a PDF advisory on the ICAI examination portal.
The examinations will be conducted at designated centres across India and select overseas locations. Aspirants preparing under the New Scheme of Education and Training must plan their registrations as per the announced timeline. The Board of Studies has confirmed that all papers will follow the new scheme syllabus.
ICAI January 2027 Exam Structure
The Foundation course covers four papers under the New Scheme. The Intermediate course is split into two groups, with three papers in each group. Students may appear for a single group or both groups together.
| Course | Papers | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation | 4 | Not applicable |
| CA Intermediate Group I | 3 | Advanced Accounting, Corporate and Other Laws, Taxation |
| CA Intermediate Group II | 3 | Cost and Management Accounting, Auditing and Ethics, Financial Management and Strategic Management |
Session Timings and Mode
The Foundation papers will be held in a single afternoon session on each scheduled day. The Intermediate papers will be conducted in the standard morning session slot as per ICAI practice. Both examinations will be held in the pen-and-paper offline mode at ICAI-designated centres.
Foundation Papers 3 and 4 will remain objective-type with negative marking. All other Foundation and Intermediate papers will follow the descriptive-plus-objective pattern set under the New Scheme.
Application Form Window
ICAI opens the examination application form on the Self Service Portal ahead of every session. Candidates must submit the form during the specified window to secure a seat at their preferred centre. Late applications are accepted only within the extended window on payment of an additional fee.
Aspirants must complete the form on the SSP portal at eservices.icai.org. The exact opening and closing dates for the January 2027 form are listed in the official ICAI notification.
How to Apply for the ICAI January 2027 Exam?
Follow the steps below to fill and submit the application form on the ICAI portal.
- Visit the ICAI Self Service Portal at eservices.icai.org.
- Log in using the registered SSP credentials.
- Open the January 2027 examination application link.
- Select the course, group and preferred centre carefully.
- Upload the required documents and verify all entries.
- Pay the examination fee online through net banking or card.
- Download the final acknowledgement and save a printed copy.
Documents Required for the Application
Keep the following ready before starting the online application. Missing documents can delay submission and force a late fee.
- Active SSP login ID and password.
- Student registration number issued by ICAI.
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Valid debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI for fee payment.
The January cycle is now a full third attempt in the CA calendar. It gives Foundation and Intermediate students an extra chance to clear a group each year. Failing a group in September no longer means waiting until May.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Read the official ICAI notification PDF end to end.
- Note the exam dates for your course and group.
- Log in to the SSP portal and update your profile.
- Keep the examination fee ready for online payment.
- Submit the form before the last date to avoid the late fee.
- Download and preserve the confirmation page for future reference.
Watch the ICAI website for the admit card release and the centre allotment update ahead of the January 2027 examination.
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