CA Exam Dates September 2026 - Inter & Foundation Official Schedule

ICAI has officially announced CA Intermediate and Foundation September 2026 exam dates on 2nd May 2026. Registration opens 6th July 2026.

Official dates confirmed by ICAI (2nd May 2026)

CA Inter: Group I on 1st, 3rd & 6th Sep, Group II on 8th, 10th & 12th Sep. Foundation: 2nd, 5th, 7th & 9th Sep.

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CA Final is in November 2026, not September

CA Final exams are held only in May & November. Next CA Final: 2-13 November 2026.

View November 2026 CA Final dates →

Official Exam Dates - September 2026

CA Intermediate
1-12 September 2026
Group I: 1, 3, 6 Sep
Group II: 8, 10, 12 Sep
CA Foundation
2-9 September 2026
Papers: 2, 5, 7, 9 Sep

Timing: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours) | Foundation Paper 3 & 4: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)

Inter CA Intermediate - September 2026 Schedule

Date Day Paper Timing
1st Sep 2026TuesdayPaper 1: Accounting2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3rd Sep 2026ThursdayPaper 2: Corporate and Other Laws2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6th Sep 2026SundayPaper 3: Cost and Management Accounting2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
8th Sep 2026TuesdayPaper 4: Taxation2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
10th Sep 2026ThursdayPaper 5: Advanced Accounting2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12th Sep 2026SaturdayPaper 6: Auditing and Assurance2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

15 minutes advance reading time from 1:45 PM for all papers.

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Foundation CA Foundation - September 2026 Schedule

Date Day Paper Timing
2nd Sep 2026WednesdayPaper 1: Accounting2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5th Sep 2026SaturdayPaper 2: Business Laws2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
7th Sep 2026MondayPaper 3: Quantitative Aptitude2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hrs)
9th Sep 2026WednesdayPaper 4: Business Economics2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hrs)

Papers 1 & 2: 15 min reading time from 1:45 PM. Papers 3 & 4: no advance reading time.

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Registration & Deadlines

Form opens 6th July 2026 (Monday)
Last date (no late fee) 19th July 2026 (Sunday)
Last date (with late fee ₹600) 22nd July 2026 (Wednesday)
Correction window 23-25 July 2026
Admit card ~10 days before exam
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Examination Fees

CA Intermediate

Indian Centres: Single Group ₹1,500 | Both Groups ₹2,700
Overseas: Single US$325 | Both US$500
Kathmandu: Single ₹2,200 | Both ₹3,400

CA Foundation

Indian Centres: ₹1,500
Overseas: US$325
Kathmandu: ₹2,200
Late Fee: ₹600 extra (Indian/Nepal) or US$10 (overseas) if applying after 19th July 2026.

Exam Centres

September 2026 exams will be held across 280+ cities in India and 3 overseas centres.

Delhi / New Delhi
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Chennai
Hyderabad
Kolkata
Pune
Ahmedabad
Jaipur
Lucknow
Chandigarh
+ 270 more

Overseas: Bahrain, Dubai (UAE), Kathmandu (Nepal)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CA Inter in September instead of November 2026?
ICAI announced on 2nd May 2026 that CA Intermediate and Foundation exams will be held in September 2026. Only CA Final is in November. This is the official schedule under ICAI's revised exam calendar.
Is the registration common for September and November 2026?
Yes. The registration window (6-19 July 2026) is shared for both September (Inter & Foundation) and November (Final) exams. Apply at eservices.icai.org.
Is there a CA Final exam in September 2026?
No. CA Final is held only in May and November. The next CA Final after May 2026 is in November 2026 (2-13 Nov). View November 2026 dates →
When will September 2026 results be declared?
Results are expected in late November 2026 (~60 days after exams). Results will be published at icai.nic.in and icaiexam.icai.org.
Can I answer papers in Hindi?
Yes. Candidates can opt for English or Hindi medium for CA Foundation and Intermediate exams. Select your preferred medium when filling the application form.

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