CA Exam Information Hub

Your complete guide to the Chartered Accountant examinations conducted by ICAI. Everything from course structure to exam dates and pass rates in one place.

Section 1

About CA Exam

The Chartered Accountant (CA) course is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and is one of the most prestigious professional qualifications in India.

Three Levels of CA Course

Level 1 Foundation

4 papers after 10+2

Accounting, Laws, Maths, Economics

Level 2 Intermediate

6 papers in 2 groups

Core accounting & auditing

Level 3 Final

6 papers in 2 groups

After 2.5 years articleship

16
Total Papers
3-4
Years Duration
50%
Pass Aggregate
3L+
CAs in India
Read full details about CA course
Section 2

Exam Timetable - May 2026

CA Final
2-12 May 2026
Group I: 2, 4, 6 May | Group II: 8, 10, 12 May
CA Intermediate
3-13 May 2026
Group I: 3, 5, 7 May | Group II: 9, 11, 13 May
CA Foundation
14-20 May 2026
Papers: 14, 16, 18, 20 May

Important Dates

Application opens: 3rd March 2026
Last date (no late fee): 16th March 2026
Last date (with late fee): 19th March 2026
Exam timing: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
View complete timetable with MTP schedule
Section 3

Pass Rates & Statistics

CA exams are among the toughest professional exams in India. Here are the latest pass rates from ICAI results.

17.7%
CA Foundation
Average pass rate
12.0%
CA Intermediate
Both groups
16.5%
CA Final
Both groups
Foundation
17.7%
Intermediate
12.0%
Final
16.5%
View detailed pass rate statistics

Related Resources

Start Your CA Journey

Access 300+ past papers with suggested answers from ICAI.