CA Exam Calendar 2026
Complete ICAI exam schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final - May, September & November 2026
Disclaimer: We strive to keep this calendar accurate and up-to-date, but always verify dates on the official ICAI website before making plans. Dates may change based on ICAI announcements.
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CA Final Frequency Changed (April 2026)
CA Final exams reduced to 2 times per year (May & November only). No more January exams from 2027.
2026 at a Glance
May 2026 CA Examination Schedule
CA Final (2-12 May 2026)
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Saturday | Financial Reporting | 2-5 PM |
| 4 May | Monday | Advanced Financial Management | 2-5 PM |
| 6 May | Wednesday | Advanced Auditing & Professional Ethics | 2-5 PM |
| 8 May | Friday | Direct Tax Laws & Int'l Taxation | 2-5 PM |
| 10 May | Sunday | Indirect Tax Laws | 2-5 PM |
| 12 May | Tuesday | Integrated Business Solutions | 2-6 PM (4 hrs) |
CA Intermediate (5-15 May 2026)
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May | Tuesday | Accounting | 2-5 PM |
| 7 May | Thursday | Corporate and Other Laws | 2-5 PM |
| 9 May | Saturday | Cost and Management Accounting | 2-5 PM |
| 11 May | Monday | Taxation | 2-5 PM |
| 13 May | Wednesday | Advanced Accounting | 2-5 PM |
| 15 May | Friday | Auditing and Assurance | 2-5 PM |
CA Foundation (14-20 May 2026)
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Thursday | Accounting | 2-5 PM |
| 16 May | Saturday | Business Laws | 2-5 PM |
| 18 May | Monday | Quantitative Aptitude | 2-4 PM (2 hrs) |
| 20 May | Wednesday | Business Economics | 2-4 PM (2 hrs) |
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September 2026 CA Inter & Foundation Schedule
CA Intermediate (1-12 September 2026)
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
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| 1 Sep | Tuesday | Group I - Paper 1 | 2-5 PM |
| 3 Sep | Thursday | Group I - Paper 2 | 2-5 PM |
| 6 Sep | Sunday | Group I - Paper 3 | 2-5 PM |
| 8 Sep | Tuesday | Group II - Paper 4 | 2-5 PM |
| 10 Sep | Thursday | Group II - Paper 5 | 2-5 PM |
| 12 Sep | Saturday | Group II - Paper 6 | 2-5 PM |
CA Foundation (2-9 September 2026)
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
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| 2 Sep | Wednesday | Paper 1: Accounting | 2-5 PM |
| 5 Sep | Saturday | Paper 2: Business Laws | 2-5 PM |
| 7 Sep | Monday | Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude | 2-4 PM (2 hrs) |
| 9 Sep | Wednesday | Paper 4: Business Economics | 2-4 PM (2 hrs) |
November 2026 CA Final Schedule
CA Final (2-13 November 2026) - Confirmed
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
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| 2 Nov | Monday | Paper 1: Financial Reporting | 2-5 PM |
| 4 Nov | Wednesday | Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management | 2-5 PM |
| 6 Nov | Friday | Paper 3: Advanced Auditing & Professional Ethics | 2-5 PM |
| 9 Nov | Monday | Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws & Int'l Taxation | 2-5 PM |
| 11 Nov | Wednesday | Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws | 2-5 PM |
| 13 Nov | Friday | Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions | 2-6 PM (4 hrs) |
Note: Only CA Final is in November 2026. CA Inter and Foundation exams are in September 2026.
View full November 2026 exam dates, deadlines & FAQ → Registration & Application
May 2026 Exam
Form opens 3 March 2026
Last date (no late fee) 16 March 2026
Last date (with late fee) 19 March 2026
Correction window 20-22 March 2026
Admit card ~10 days before exam
September / November 2026 Exam
Form opens 6 July 2026
Last date (no late fee) 19 July 2026
Last date (with late fee) 22 July 2026
Correction window 23-25 July 2026
Expected Result Dates
| Exam | Expected Result | Result Portal |
|---|---|---|
| CA Final May 2026 | Mid-July 2026 | icai.nic.in |
| CA Inter May 2026 | Late June/July 2026 | icai.nic.in |
| CA Foundation May 2026 | Late June 2026 | icai.nic.in |
| CA Inter Sep 2026 | Late Nov 2026 | icai.nic.in |
| CA Foundation Sep 2026 | Late Nov 2026 | icai.nic.in |
| CA Final Nov 2026 | Mid-January 2027 | icai.nic.in |
* Results typically declared 60-70 days after last exam. Check pass rate statistics.
Examination Fees 2026
CA Foundation
₹1,500
All 4 papers combined
CA Intermediate
₹1,500 - ₹2,700
Single: ₹1,500 | Both: ₹2,700
CA Final
₹1,800 - ₹3,300
Single: ₹1,800 | Both: ₹3,300
Late Fee: ₹600 extra if applying after the deadline. Overseas centers have higher fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times is CA exam conducted in 2026?
CA Foundation and Inter exams are conducted 4 times in 2026 (May, June, November, December). CA Final exams are conducted 2 times in 2026 (May and November only) - the January exam has been discontinued from 2027 onwards.
What are CA Final exam dates in 2026?
CA Final May 2026: 2-12 May (Group I: 2, 4, 6 May; Group II: 8, 10, 12 May). CA Final November 2026: 2-13 Nov (Group I: 2, 4, 6 Nov; Group II: 9, 11, 13 Nov). From 2027, CA Final will only be held twice a year (May & November).
What is the last date to apply for CA exam May 2026?
The last date to apply without late fee is 16th March 2026. With late fee (Rs. 600), applications are accepted till 19th March 2026. Apply at eservices.icai.org.
When will CA May 2026 results be declared?
CA May 2026 results are typically declared within 60-70 days after the last exam. Expected dates: CA Final results in mid-July 2026, CA Inter & Foundation results in late June/early July 2026.
What is CA exam fee for 2026?
CA Foundation: Rs. 1,500. CA Intermediate: Rs. 1,500 (single group) or Rs. 2,700 (both groups). CA Final: Rs. 1,800 (single group) or Rs. 3,300 (both groups). Late fee: Rs. 600 extra.
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