The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the schedule for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) examinations for the January 2026 session.
This announcement covers the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final course examinations, bringing clarity and a timeline for aspirants to prepare for their next big step.
This blog post will break down all the important details of the announcement to help you stay informed and plan your studies effectively.
Key Highlights of the Announcement
Here’s a quick overview of the most important dates and information for the January 2026 CA exams:
- CA Foundation Exams: January 18th to 24th, 2026
- CA Intermediate & Final Exams: January 5th to 17th, 2026
- Online Application Window: November 3rd to November 16th, 2025 (without late fee)
- Application with Late Fee: Until November 19th, 2025
- Correction Window: November 20th to 22nd, 2025
- Exam Holiday: No examination will be held on January 14th, 2026, on account of Makar Sankranti/Magha Bihu/Pongal.
Detailed Examination Schedule for CA Exams Jan 2026
Here is the detailed breakdown of the examination dates for each course and group:
1. CA Foundation Course
The Foundation course examinations will be held on the following dates:
- Paper 1 & 2: January 18th & 20th, 2026
- Paper 3 & 4: January 22nd & 24th, 2026
2. CA Intermediate Course
The Intermediate course examinations are scheduled as follows:
- Group I: January 6th, 8th & 10th, 2026
- Group II: January 12th, 15th & 17th, 2026
3. CA Final Course
The Final course examinations will be conducted on the following dates:
- Group I: January 5th, 7th & 9th, 2026
- Group II: January 11th, 13th & 16th, 2026
Exam Timings and Duration CA Exams 2026
The examinations will be conducted in a single shift, with the following 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)
- Intermediate Course: All papers from 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)
Other Important Examinations
ICAI has also announced the schedule for other examinations:
- International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT): January 13th & 16th, 2026
- Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination: January 9th, 11th, 13th & 16th, 2026
Examination Fees
The examination fees for the January 2026 session are as follows:
For Indian Centres:
| Course | Single Group/Unit | Both Groups/Unit |
| Foundation | ₹ 1500 | – |
| Intermediate | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 2700 |
| Final | ₹ 1800 | ₹ 3300 |
For Overseas Centres (excluding Thimphu & Kathmandu):
| Course | Single Group/Unit | Both Groups/Unit |
| Foundation | US$ 325 | – |
| Intermediate | US$ 325 | US$ 500 |
| Final | US$ 325 | US$ 550 |
For Thimphu & Kathmandu Centres:
| Course | Single Group/Unit | Both Groups/Unit |
| Foundation | ₹ 2200 | – |
| Intermediate | ₹ 2200 | ₹ 3400 |
| Final | ₹ 2200 | ₹ 4000 |
How to Apply
Candidates can apply for the examinations online through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org. The application window opens on November 3rd, 2025.
- Last date to apply without late fee: November 16th, 2025
- Last date to apply with late fee (₹ 600 or US$ 10): November 19th, 2025
A correction window will be available from November 20th to 22nd, 2025, for candidates to make changes to their examination city or medium.
Important Points to Remember
- Candidates can opt to answer the papers in either English or Hindi.
- The examination schedule will not be changed even if any of the exam dates are declared a public holiday.
- For the latest updates, it is advisable to regularly check the official ICAI website: www.icai.org
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