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 |
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| 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 (completed)
Form opened 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
Results Declared
September / November 2026 Exam
Form opened 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
Final Nov 2026 re-opening 1-5 August 2026
ICAI has re-opened CA Final November 2026 forms as a one-time measure, 1st Aug (11:00 AM) to 5th Aug (11:59 PM), with late fee. Foundation & Intermediate September 2026 applications remain closed.
Apply at eservices.icai.org →
Expected Result Dates
| Exam | Expected Result | Result Portal |
|---|---|---|
| CA Final May 2026 | Declared 18th June 2026 Out | caresults.icai.org |
| CA Inter May 2026 | Declared 24th June 2026 Out | caresults.icai.org |
| CA Foundation May 2026 | Declared 3rd July 2026 Out | caresults.icai.org |
| 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 3 times in 2026 (January, May, September) and CA Final 3 times (January, May, November). There are no CA exams in December 2026. From 2027, CA Final is held twice a year (May & November) - the January Final session has been discontinued. Why there are no December 2026 exams →
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 the CA September / November 2026 exams?
The shared application window for Foundation, Intermediate and Final ran 6-19 July 2026 (no late fee) and closed 22 July 2026 with late fee (Rs. 600). The correction window closed 25 July 2026.
ICAI has since re-opened forms for CA Final November 2026 only, as a one-time measure, from 1st August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 5th August 2026 (11:59 PM) with late fee.
Foundation and Intermediate September 2026 applications remain closed. For reference, the May 2026 session closed 16 March (no late fee) / 19 March 2026 (with late fee).
When were CA Final May 2026 results declared?
ICAI declared the CA Final May 2026 results on 18th June 2026 (both-groups pass rate 14.07%), the CA Intermediate results on 24th June 2026 (8.47% both groups) and the CA Foundation results on 3rd July 2026 (20.09%). Check results at caresults.icai.org using your Registration Number and Roll Number.
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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