CA Final, Inter & Foundation Exam Timetable - May 2026
ICAI Board of Studies (Academic) schedule for May 2026 CA examinations including live classes, mock tests, and revision programs.
CA Final Exam Frequency Changed (6th April 2026)
CA Final exams reduced from 3 to 2 times per year. Exams now held in May & November only — no more January exams from 2027 onwards.
View ICAI official announcement →CA Intermediate Exam Rescheduled (6th April 2026)
ICAI has rescheduled CA Inter May 2026 exam from 3rd May to 5th May 2026. The exam now runs from 5-15 May instead of 3-13 May.
View ICAI official announcement →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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th May 2026 | Tuesday | Paper 1: Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 7th May 2026 | Thursday | Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 9th May 2026 | Saturday | Paper 3: Cost and Management Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 11th May 2026 | Monday | Paper 4: Taxation | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 13th May 2026 | Wednesday | Paper 5: Advanced Accounting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 15th May 2026 | Friday | 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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