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.

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 Foundation & Inter Exam Dates September 2026 - Official ICAI Date Sheet

ICAI officially announced the CA Intermediate and Foundation September 2026 exam dates on 2nd May 2026. Exam applications have now closed — the next step is the admit card.

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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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Exam applications are closed

The application window closed on 22nd July 2026 (with late fee) and the correction window closed on 25th July 2026. ICAI re-opened forms from 1-5 August 2026 for CA Final November 2026 only — Foundation and Intermediate are not covered. See the CA Final re-opening →

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CA Inter: surrender-of-exemption cut-off is 5th August 2026

ICAI has opened an online facility to surrender an exemption (including permanent exemption). For the CA Intermediate September 2026 exam the cut-off is 5th August 2026. Apply on the SSP dashboard under Exam Functions. Announced 30th July 2026.

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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.

Practice CA Inter Papers →

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.

Practice CA Foundation Papers →

Registration & Deadlines

Form opened 6th July 2026 (Monday)

Last date (no late fee) 19th July 2026 (Sunday) — passed

Last date (with late fee ₹600) 22nd July 2026 (Wednesday) — passed

Correction window 23-25 July 2026 — closed

Surrender of exemption (Inter) 5th August 2026

Admit card Not yet announced by ICAI

Applications for September 2026 are closed. ICAI's 1-5 August re-opening applies to CA Final November 2026 only.

Check your application status at eservices.icai.org →

Login with your [email protected] credentials. Use "forgot password" if needed. Admit cards are released on the same portal.

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) applied to forms submitted after 19th July 2026. The application window has since closed.

Exam Centres

Per ICAI's notification, the September/November 2026 exams will be held across 302 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.