When is the CA Inter exam in September 2026?

CA Intermediate September 2026 dates (officially confirmed by ICAI on 2nd May 2026): Group I on 1st, 3rd & 6th September. Group II on 8th, 10th & 12th September 2026. Timing: 2 PM - 5 PM (3 hours per paper).

When is the CA Foundation exam in September 2026?

CA Foundation September 2026: 2nd, 5th, 7th & 9th September 2026. Papers 1 & 2: 2 PM - 5 PM (3 hours). Papers 3 & 4: 2 PM - 4 PM (2 hours). All papers are 100% MCQ.

When does registration open for CA September 2026 exams?

Registration opens 6th July 2026. Last date without late fee: 19th July 2026. Last date with late fee (₹600): 22nd July 2026. Correction window: 23-25 July 2026. Apply at eservices.icai.org.

What is the CA Inter exam fee for September 2026?

CA Intermediate: Single Group ₹1,500, Both Groups ₹2,700 (Indian centres). CA Foundation: ₹1,500. Late fee: ₹600 extra. Overseas centres have higher fees.

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.

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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 2026	Tuesday	Paper 1: Accounting	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3rd Sep 2026	Thursday	Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6th Sep 2026	Sunday	Paper 3: Cost and Management Accounting	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
8th Sep 2026	Tuesday	Paper 4: Taxation	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
10th Sep 2026	Thursday	Paper 5: Advanced Accounting	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12th Sep 2026	Saturday	Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance	2:00 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 2026	Wednesday	Paper 1: Accounting	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5th Sep 2026	Saturday	Paper 2: Business Laws	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
7th Sep 2026	Monday	Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hrs)
9th Sep 2026	Wednesday	Paper 4: Business Economics	2:00 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

Apply at eservices.icai.org →

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.