The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule for the September 2025 session of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams. This announcement provides crucial information for candidates preparing for the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. Below is a comprehensive overview of the exam dates, timings, centers, and important guidelines.
Examination Dates
Final Course Examination:
- Group I: 3rd, 6th, and 8th September 2025
- Group II: 10th, 12th, and 14th September 2025
Intermediate Course Examination:
- Group I: 4th, 7th, and 9th September 2025
- Group II: 11th, 13th, and 15th September 2025
Foundation Course Examination:
- 16th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd September 2025
Note: No examinations will be held on 5th September 2025 (Friday) due to Milad-un-Nabi, a gazetted Central Government holiday.
Examination Timings
- Foundation Course:
- Papers 1 & 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- Papers 3 & 4: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (2 hours)
- Papers 1 & 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- Intermediate Course:
- All Papers: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- All Papers: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- Final Course:
- Papers 1 to 5: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- Paper 6: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (4 hours)
- Papers 1 to 5: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
Advance Reading Time:
- A 15-minute advance reading time (1:45 PM to 2:00 PM) is provided for all papers except Foundation Papers 3 & 4.
- For composite papers with both MCQs and descriptive questions, the seal of the MCQ portion will be opened at 2:00 PM, with no advance reading time.
Examination Centers
The September 2025 CA examinations will be conducted across numerous cities in India, ensuring accessibility for candidates nationwide. Some of the key examination centers include:
- Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur, Guntur, Kakinada, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
- Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur
- Delhi / New Delhi
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mangalore, Mysore
- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Noida
- West Bengal: Kolkata, Siliguri
For a complete list of examination centers, candidates should refer to the official ICAI notification.
Important Guidelines
- Application Process: Candidates must apply online through the official ICAI website within the stipulated time frame.
- Admit Cards: Will be available for download from the ICAI portal approximately two weeks before the commencement of exams.
- Identification: Candidates must carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card to the examination center.
COVID-19 Protocols: Candidates are advised to follow any health and safety guidelines issued by ICAI or local authorities at the time of the examination.
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