Archive · 19 Jan 2026
ICAI Reschedules CA Inter Auditing & Ethics Paper to January 31
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has changed the date for the CA Intermediate Exam's Auditing and Ethics paper.
It was supposed to be on January 19, 2026, but now it will be on January 31, 2026.
The exam will still be at the same time, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and at the same places.
The ICAI said that even if January 31 is a holiday, the exam will still happen.
The other CA Foundation exams on January 20, 22, and 24, 2026, will be on their original dates.
Students can check the new schedule on the ICAI website.
ICAI rescheduled the CA Intermediate Exam's Auditing and Ethics paper from January 19, 2026, to January 31, 2026.
The exam will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) at all original examination centers.
ICAI emphasized that the exam will proceed as scheduled, even if January 31 is declared a public holiday.
Admit cards already issued remain valid for the rescheduled date.
The remaining CA Foundation exams on January 20, 22, and 24, 2026, will be held as originally scheduled.
- Who
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- What
- Rescheduled CA Intermediate Examination, Paper 5 (Auditing and Ethics)
- When
- January 31, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
- Where
- All examination centers in India and abroad
- Why
- Postponement announced on January 17, 2026, with no specific reason provided
- Original Date
- January 19, 2026
- Revised Date
- January 31, 2026
- Exam Timings
- 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
- Exam Locations
- All centers in India and abroad
- Admit Card Validity
- Already issued admit cards remain valid
- Other Exams
- CA Foundation exams on January 20, 22, and 24, 2026 remain unchanged
Sources
ICAI Releases Revised Date For CA Inter Auditing & Ethics Paper After Postponement; Exam To Be Held On January 31
ICAI Revises CA Inter Exam 2026 Schedule; Paper 5 Postponed- Know Revised Dates Here
ICAI CA Inter 2026 Exam Schedule Released; Check Revised Dates
