The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has unveiled the much-awaited schedule for the Chartered Accountancy examinations to be held in January 2026.
This announcement is a crucial piece of information for CA aspirants, as it sets the timeline for their preparation and application process.
Below is a detailed breakdown of everything you need to know about the upcoming CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams.
Key Dates at a Glance:
- Online Application Begins: November 3, 2025
- Last Date for Application (without late fee): November 16, 2025
- Last Date for Application (with late fee): November 19, 2025
- Correction Window for Applicants: November 20 to 22, 2025
- Holiday (No Exam): January 14, 2026
Detailed Exam Schedule:
The exams for the different levels of the CA course are spread across January 2026.
- CA Foundation: The exams for the Foundation course are scheduled for January 18, 20, 22, and 24, 2026.
- CA Intermediate:
- Group 1 exams will be held on January 6, 8, and 10, 2026.
- Group 2 exams are scheduled for January 12, 15, and 17, 2026.
- CA Final:
- Group 1 exams will take place on January 5, 7, and 9, 2026.
- Group 2 exams are set for January 11, 13, and 16, 2026.
Detailed Timings for CA Exams jan 2026
- Foundation: Papers 1 and 2 will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM (3 hours), while Papers 3 and 4 will be from 2 PM to 4 PM (2 hours).
- Intermediate: All papers will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM (3 hours).
- Final: Papers 1 to 5 will be from 2 PM to 5 PM (3 hours), and Paper 6 will be a 4-hour exam from 2 PM to 6 PM.
Application Fees for CA Exams 2026
| Course | Centre | Single Group | Both Groups |
| Foundation | Indian | ₹1500 | – |
| Overseas (except SAARC) | US$ 325 | – | |
| Kathmandu/Thimphu | ₹2200 | – | |
| Intermediate | Indian | ₹1500 | ₹2700 |
| Overseas (except SAARC) | US$ 325 | US$ 500 | |
| Kathmandu/Thimphu | ₹2200 | ₹3400 | |
| Final | Indian | ₹1800 | ₹3300 |
| Overseas (except SAARC) | US$ 325 | US$ 550 | |
| Kathmandu/Thimphu | ₹2200 | ₹4000 |
How to Apply for CA Exams 2026?
All candidates must submit their examination forms online through the ICAI’s Self Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org. Be sure to complete your application within the specified dates to avoid a late fee.
This announcement serves as a call to action for all CA students. With the dates now clear, it’s time to structure your study plan and work diligently towards success in the January 2026 exams.
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