Archive · 25 Sep 2026
ICAI Releases January 2027 CA Foundation, Intermediate Exam Schedule
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced dates for its January 2027 exams.
Students can apply starting November 3, 2026.
Applications without a late fee close on November 16.
Applications with a late fee close on November 19.
Intermediate exams will take place between January 2 and 12.
Foundation exams will take place between January 3 and 9.
Exams will be held in India, Bahrain, Dubai and Kathmandu.
Students can write their papers in English or Hindi.
ICAI will conduct Foundation exams from January 3 to 9, 2027, and Intermediate exams from January 2 to 12, 2027.
Applications for both examinations open November 3, 2026; the deadlines without and with late fees are November 16 and 19.
Intermediate papers will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm, while Foundation Papers 1 and 2 run for three hours and Papers 3 and 4 for two hours.
The examinations will take place across India and at overseas centres in Bahrain, Dubai and Kathmandu.
Foundation and Intermediate candidates may answer in English or Hindi, with fees varying by course, centre and number of groups.
- Who
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and candidates for its Foundation and Intermediate examinations.
- What
- The schedule, application dates, fees, timings and centres for the January 2027 CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations were announced.
- When
- The announcement was made on September 23; applications open November 3, 2026, and examinations run from January 2 to 12, 2027.
- Where
- Designated examination centres across India, Bahrain, Dubai and Kathmandu.
- Why
- To conduct the January 2027 Chartered Accountants Foundation and Intermediate examinations.
- Application opening date
- November 3, 2026
- Application deadlines
- November 16, 2026 without late fee; November 19, 2026 with late fee
- Correction window
- November 20–22, 2026
- Intermediate examination dates
- January 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, 2027
- Foundation examination dates
- January 3, 5, 7 and 9, 2027
- Examination centres
- India, Bahrain, Dubai and Kathmandu
- Language options
- English or Hindi