ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule Released: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule for the January 2026 Chartered Accountant (CA) exams, covering the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. The announcement was made on September 23, 2025, and includes details on exam dates, timings, application procedures, fees, and other important information. No changes will be made to the exam schedule even if any date is declared a public holiday by central, state, or local officials. Importantly, no examinations are scheduled on January 14, 2026 (Wednesday), due to the celebration of Makar Sankranti, Magha Bihu, and Pongal festivals throughout India.
The ICAI CA January 2026 Date sheet has been made public by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Foundation, Inter, and Final course schedules are now accessible. Candidates who want to take the Exam can access the ICAI CA January Exam 2025 Date sheet on the ICAI website, icai.org. We are sharing with you detailed information of ICAI final and intermediate exam schedule including date of conducting the examination on January 2026.
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule Overview
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 3 November 2025 |
| Last date without late fee | 16 November 2025 |
| Last date with late fee | 19 November 2025 |
| Correction window | 20 – 22 November 2025 |
| Exams begin | 5 January 2026 |
| Foundation exams end | 24 January 2026 |
| Holiday (no exam) | 14 January 2026 |
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule Out
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the exam dates for the January 2026 CA examinations for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. The exams will be held in January 2026 at designated exam centers across the country. According to the released schedule, the ICAI CA Foundation Exam for January 2026 will be held from January 18 to 24, 2026. The ICAI CA Intermediate and Final Group 1 and Group 2 exams will be conducted from January 5 to 17, 2026.
Candidates interested in applying for the ICAI CA exams in January 2026 can register from November 3, 2025. The last date to submit applications without a late fee is November 16, 2025, and the final date with a late fee is November 19, 2025.
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Important Announcement
ICAI CA January 2026 Examination Schedule
| Exam | Dates |
| Foundation Exam | 18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026 |
| Intermediate Exam | Group 1 – 6th, 8th & 10th January 2026 |
| Group 2 – 12th, 15th & 17th January 2026 | |
| Final Exam | Group 1 – 5th, 7th & 9th January 2026 |
| Group 2 -11th, 13th & 16th January 2026 |
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Date and Time
| Examination | Paper(s) | Exam. Timings (IST) | Duration |
| Foundation | Paper 1 & 2 | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 & 4 | 2 PM to 4 PM | 2 Hours | |
| Intermediate | All Papers | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Paper 1 to 5 | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 6 | 2 PM to 6 PM | 4 Hours | |
| Post Qualification Course Examination i.e., International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT | All | 2 PM to 6 PM | 4 Hours |
| Post Qualification Course Examination i.e., Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination | All | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
ICAI CA Exam Application Dates
The online application process for the CA exams will be conducted through the ICAI’s official Self-Service Portal. Here are the key dates you need to remember for registration.
| Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Start of Application Submission | November 3, 2025 (Monday) |
| Last Date without Late Fee | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Last Date with Late Fee | November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Correction Window | November 20 to November 22, 2025 |
Syllabus and Study Material
Foundation: Covers accounting, business and commercial laws, mathematics, logic reasoning, and statistics.
Intermediate: Including accounting, business laws, auditing and assurance, cost accounting, taxation, and financial management.
Final: Focuses on advanced topics in taxation, audit, business law, and more. Study material is available on the ICAI website at icai.org/post/study- material-nset.
FAQs about ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule Released
When does registration open for CA January 2026 exams?
Registration opens on 3 November 2025.
Can I apply after 16 November 2025?
Yes, but with a late fee. The extended deadline is 19 November 2025.
Is there any day without exams?
Yes ,14 January 2026 is a non‑exam day due to festivals (Makar Sankranti, Magha Bihu, Pongal).
Where do I download the official schedule?
From ICAI’s website (icai.org)under Latest Announcements. The PDF link will be posted once the notice is live.