CA Exam Timetable - May 2026
ICAI Board of Studies (Academic) schedule for May 2026 CA examinations including live classes, mock tests, and revision programs.
Official Exam Dates - May 2026
Timing: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours) | Final Paper 6: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (4 hours)
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CA Exam Dates - May 2026
Final CA Final Exam Schedule
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd May 2026 | Saturday | Paper 1: Financial Reporting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 4th May 2026 | Monday | Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 6th May 2026 | Wednesday | Paper 3: Advanced Auditing & Professional Ethics | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 8th May 2026 | Friday | Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 10th May 2026 | Sunday | Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 12th May 2026 | Tuesday | Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (4 hrs) |
Inter CA Intermediate Exam Schedule
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd May 2026 | Sunday | Paper 1: Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 5th May 2026 | Tuesday | Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 7th May 2026 | Thursday | Paper 3: Cost and Management Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 9th May 2026 | Saturday | Paper 4: Taxation | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 11th May 2026 | Monday | Paper 5: Advanced Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 13th May 2026 | Wednesday | Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Foundation CA Foundation Exam Schedule
| Date | Day | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th May 2026 | Thursday | Paper 1: Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 16th May 2026 | Saturday | Paper 2: Business Laws | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 18th May 2026 | Monday | Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hrs) |
| 20th May 2026 | Wednesday | Paper 4: Business Economics | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hrs) |
Important Dates
- • Application form opens: 3rd March 2026 (Tuesday)
- • Last date without late fee: 16th March 2026 (Monday)
- • Last date with late fee (₹600): 19th March 2026 (Thursday)
- • Correction window: 20th - 22nd March 2026
- • 15 minutes advance reading time from 1:45 PM (except Foundation Paper 3 & 4)
Examination Fees (Indian Centres)
Apply online at eservices.icai.org
ICAI BoS Preparation Schedule - May 2026
Board of Studies (Academic) schedule for live classes, mock tests, and revision programs.
CA Foundation - May 2026
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Live Virtual Classes | 28th January 2026 | 7th April 2026 |
| Mock Test Papers (Series I) | 13th April 2026 | 20th April 2026 |
| Mock Test Papers (Series II) | 23rd April 2026 | 29th April 2026 |
| Success at CA Exams BoS (Series I) | 21st April 2026 | 22nd April 2026 |
| Success at CA Exams BoS (Series II) | 30th April 2026 | 1st May 2026 |
CA Intermediate - May 2026
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Live Virtual Revisionary Classes | 5th March 2026 | 16th April 2026 |
| Mock Test Papers (Series I) | 16th March 2026 | 27th March 2026 |
| Mock Test Papers (Series II) | 2nd April 2026 | 13th April 2026 |
| Success at CA Exams BoS (Series I) | 28th March 2026 | 1st April 2026 |
| Success at CA Exams BoS (Series II) | 14th April 2026 | 17th April 2026 |
CA Final - May 2026
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Live Virtual Revisionary Classes | 2nd February 2026 | 25th March 2026 |
| Mock Test Papers (Series I) | 16th March 2026 | 27th March 2026 |
| Mock Test Papers (Series II) | 1st April 2026 | 13th April 2026 |
| Success at CA Exams BoS (Series I) | 28th March 2026 | 31st March 2026 |
| Success at CA Exams BoS (Series II) | 14th April 2026 | 16th April 2026 |
CA Final Mock Test Papers - Detailed Schedule
Paper-wise schedule for Mock Test Series I & II. All papers from 2 PM - 5 PM. Available in physical/virtual mode.
Series I (16-27 March 2026)
Series II (1-13 April 2026)
Question papers uploaded at boslive.icai.org by 1:30 PM. Answer keys within 48 hours.
Register for physical mode at bosmtp.icai.org
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