ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Date (OUT): Foundation, Inter and Final Timetable

CA Foundation January 2026 Exam

The Foundation exam is the first step in the CA journey. Students who have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board are eligible after registration. The Foundation exam consists of four papers that test basic accounting, business laws, economics, and statistics.

CA Foundation Subjects

• Paper 1: Accounting

• Paper 2: Business Laws

• Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

• Paper 4: Business Economics

CA Foundation Paper 1 and Paper 2 are 3-hour exams each, usually held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Paper 3 and Paper 4 are 2-hour exams, usually scheduled from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Students should carry the ICAI admit card January 2026 and reach early. No entry is allowed once the exam starts.

CA Intermediate Exam January 2026

CA Intermediate is the second level. It has two groups. Students can attempt one group at a time or both together.

• Group 1: advanced accounting; corporate and other laws; taxation

• Group 2: cost and management accounting; auditing and ethics; financial management and strategic management

The CA Inter Jan 2026 exam dates are January 6 to 17, 2026. Each paper is three hours, generally from 2 pm to 5 pm. As per the ICAI announcement on January 17, 2026, Paper 5 (Auditing and Ethics), originally scheduled for January 19, 2026, has been postponed across India and abroad due to unavoidable circumstances. A revised date will be announced soon. All other Intermediate papers (January 6, 8, 10, 12, and 17) remain as per the original schedule.

CA Final Exam 2026 January

The CA Final timetable 2026 is for students who have cleared both Intermediate groups and completed articleship. It is split into group 1 and group 2, each with three papers:

• Group 1: financial reporting; advanced financial management; advanced auditing, assurance and professional ethics

• Group 2: direct tax and international taxation; indirect tax laws; integrated business solutions (multidisciplinary case study with strategic management)

These exams are to be conducted from January 5 to 16, 2026. Sessions will run in the afternoon slot, i.e 2 pm to 5 pm.

ICAI CA January 2026 Admit Card

The ICAI CA January 2026 admit cards were released in the third week of December 2025. Candidates who have successfully submitted the exam form for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels can download their hall tickets online through the ICAI’s official e-services portal. It is important to note that the admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the exam centre and must be carried in printed form on all exam days. Digital or mobile screenshots of the admit card will not be accepted.

ICAI CA Qualifying Marks

To qualify for the ICAI CA exams (Foundation, Intermediate, and Final), candidates need to secure a minimum of 40% in each paper. Additionally, they must achieve an aggregate of 50% across all papers within a group.

Chartered Accountant Exam Fees 2026

• CA Foundation: Rs 1500 per attempt

• CA Intermediate: Rs 1500 per group; Rs 2700 for both groups

• CA Final: Rs 1500 per group; Rs 2700 for both groups

ICAI CA Exam Form Dates January 2026

ICAI CA January 2026 Results and Next Steps

ICAI announces CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final results around 45 days after the last exam. ICAI January 2026 aspirants can expect results in March 2026. Students can check their results on ICAI’s official website: icai.nic.in by logging in with their roll number and PIN or registration details, and download marksheets.

After the result, students can apply for verification or revaluation if needed and plan the next stage of their CA journey. Foundation pass-outs should register for Intermediate, while those clearing Intermediate can start articleship and prepare for Final. Final pass-outs are eligible to apply for ICAI membership and can start their professional journey as Chartered Accountants.