New Scheme CA Exam Pattern 2025
ICAI CA Exams 2025 Dates Announced
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India finally heard out the pleas of the CA aspirants. It was long awaited the schedule of the CA Foundation and Intermediate courses, which are scheduled to take place in January 2025. This much-awaited schedule not only gives a roadmap for candidates to study but also motivates them.
Many CA aspirants see the January 2025 exams as a dream opportunity. January 2025 exams will be a step towards Chartered Accountant and promise the opportunity to prove knowledge and skills.
This guide will give a complete overview of ICA CA exams 2025, from important dates to follow-ups.
ICAI CA Exams 2025 Online Registration
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has published schedule dates for online registration of the January 2025 CA exam. The said process is a crucial procedural step for aspirants who are aiming to become successful Chartered Accountants. Ensuring such registration, therefore, is very crucial.
Here is the complete overview of CA Exams registration dates:| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | November 10, 2024 |
| Registration Ends | November 23, 2024 |
| Late Fees Registration (with late fees) | November 26, 2024 (INR 600 or US$ 10) |
| Application Edit/Correction Period | November 27-29, 2024 |
Do not forget registration is the start to achieving your dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant. So mark your calendar, keep your documents ready, and apply online within the given time.
ICAI CA Exams Schedule 2025
According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), CA Foundation and Intermediate exams are held in the third week of January 2025. For your convenience, we’re providing a comprehensive description of the dates of the exams:
Here is the detailed overview of CA exams in January 2025:
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| CA Foundation | 12th, 14th, 16th, and 18th January 2025 |
| CA Intermediate - Group 1 | 11th, 13th, 15th January 2025 |
| CA Intermediate - Group 2 | 17th, 19th, & 21st January 2025 |
The Foundation and Intermediate exams are to be held closely together, thereby having a more focused study plan and time efficiency. The dates announced can be used to construct a systematic study schedule which has sufficient amounts of time allocated for each subject and the revisions.
Also refer to the ICAI website or any other accredited sources for confirmation of any official changes or updates in the examination dates.
ICAI CA Exams 2025 Timings
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India-Official statement on timings for up-coming CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations scheduled in January 2025. So that you don't miss a single information update, here is the time slot: .
| Course | Exam | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation | Paper 1 | 3 hours | 2 pm - 5 pm |
| Paper 2 | 3 hours | 2 pm - 5 pm | |
| Paper 3 | 2 hours | 2 pm - 4 pm | |
| Paper 4 | 2 hours | 2 pm - 4 pm | |
| CA Intermediate | Papers 1-6 | 3 hours | 2 pm - 5 pm |
To ensure you do not fall prey to last-minute stress, plan your travel to the exam centre well in time and schedule your arrival at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.
ICAI CA Exams 2025 Exam Fees
ICAI has also provided a detailed structure for both CA Foundation and CA intermediate exams in January 2025. Have a look
| Course | For Indian Centres | For Overseas Centres | For Kathmandu & Bhutan Centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Intermediate (Single Group) | INR 1500 | US$ 325 | INR 2200 |
| Both Groups | INR 2700 | US$ 500 | |
| CA Foundation | INR 1500 | US$ 325 | INR 2200 |
After the scheduled deadline, the examination application form submitted will attract a late fee of ₹600 at Indian, Bhutan and Kathmandu Centre or US$ 10 at Abroad Centre as applicable as determined by the council.
CA Exams January 2025 Admit Card
ICAI admit cards of CA Foundation and Intermediate Exam-The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India must be issuing admit cards for CA Foundation and Intermediate exams anywhere between 15 days prior to the date of commencement of each exam.
Download your admit cards from the official ICAI website. Make sure you have a valid login to access your admit card when issued. A printed admit card must be presented to the concerned authority at the time of entry into the exam centre. None of the candidates without an admit card will be allowed to sit in the exam.
Frequently surf on the ICAI website for the declaration of the official date of admit card availability. Similarly, frequent checking through official announcements will also help you stay updated.
This way, you will be knowing the admit card date and avoid the scramble at the last minute, hence being ready with your admit card well in advance.
CA Exams Jan 2025 Result Dates
The results of ICAI CA exams 2025 depend on the announcements of the official board. On the basis of past observations, here are the expected durations in which students can expect their results:
- CA Foundation: Following the past trends, the results for the Foundation course have so far been released with a gap of 45 days from the date of exams.
- CA Intermediate: Traditionally, the CA Intermediate exam results are declared one month after the completion of exams.
ICAI releases the results for CA intermediate exams after one month of the exams on their official website.
