The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the exam schedule forCA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations to be held inMay 2026. All exams will be conducted ina single shift.
ICAI clarified that the exams will take place only if a sufficient number of candidates register.
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CA Final Exam Dates May 2026
- Group 1: May 2, 4, and 6, 2026
- Group 2: May 8, 10, and 12, 2026
CA Intermediate Exam Dates May 2026
- Group 1: May 3, 5, and 7, 2026
- Group 2: May 9, 11, and 13, 2026
CA Foundation Exam Dates May 2026
- May 14, 16, 18, and 20, 2026
ICAI CA Exam Timings
- Foundation Papers 1 & 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Foundation Papers 3 & 4: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Intermediate & Final Papers 1–5: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Final Paper 6: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Candidates will get 15 minutes of reading time from1:45 PM to 2:00 PM, except forFoundation Papers 3 and 4.
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ICAI CA Exam Application Dates 2026
- Application Start Date: March 3, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: March 16, 2026
- Last Date with Late Fee (Rs 600): March 19, 2026
- Correction Window: March 20 to March 22, 2026
How to Apply for the ICAI CA May 2026 Exam
Follow these simple steps to apply online:
- Visit the official websiteicai.nic.in
- Click on the link forICAI CA May 2026 Exam Registration
- Log in using your registration number and password
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Pay the examination fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Candidates can choose to write the exam inEnglish or Hindi for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels.
Important ICAI Exam Notice
ICAI has stated thatthere will be no change in the exam dates, even if any exam day is declared apublic holiday by the Central or State Government.