Archive · 13 Dec 2025
ICAI Announces May 2026 Exam Schedule
The ICAI has announced the dates for the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams that will happen in May 2026.
The exams will only take place if enough students sign up.
The CA Final exams are on May 2, 4, 6 for Group 1 and May 8, 10, 12 for Group 2.
The CA Intermediate exams are on May 3, 5, 7 for Group 1 and May 9, 11, 13 for Group 2.
The CA Foundation exams are on May 14, 16, 18, and 20.
Most exams are 3 hours long, but the Final Paper 6 is 4 hours.
Students can apply online from March 3 to 16, 2026, and they can pay a late fee until March 19.
They can also make changes to their forms from March 20 to 22.
Students get 15 minutes to read before most exams, except for Foundation Papers 3 and 4.
They can answer in English or Hindi.
The fees for the exams vary based on the course level and the location of the exam center.
ICAI has announced the exam schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams in May 2026.
Exams will only be conducted if a sufficient number of candidates register.
CA Final exams are scheduled for May 2, 4, 6 (Group 1) and May 8, 10, 12 (Group 2), 2026.
CA Intermediate exams are scheduled for May 3, 5, 7 (Group 1) and May 9, 11, 13 (Group 2), 2026.
CA Foundation exams are scheduled for May 14, 16, 18, and 20, 2026.
- Who
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- What
- Release of exam schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams in May 2026
- When
- Exams: May 2026; Application period: March 3-16, 2026
- Where
- Online portal (https://eservices.icai.org)
- Why
- To inform candidates about the exam dates and registration process
Exam Fees
Exam Fees
Fee Structure
Exam Fees
Fees vary based on course level and exam center location, with different rates for Indian, overseas, Thimphu, and Kathmandu centers.
Exam Fees
Fees are structured to accommodate different regions and course levels, ensuring accessibility for all candidates.
- CA Final Exam
- Group 1: May 2, 4, 6; Group 2: May 8, 10, 12, 2026
- CA Intermediate Exam
- Group 1: May 3, 5, 7; Group 2: May 9, 11, 13, 2026
- CA Foundation Exam
- May 14, 16, 18, 20, 2026
- Exam Timings
- 2 pm - 5 pm (3 hours) for most papers, 2 pm - 6 pm (4 hours) for Final Paper 6
- Application Period
- March 3 - 16, 2026 (with late fee deadline March 19, 2026)
- Correction Window
- March 20-22, 2026
- Advance Reading Time
- 15 minutes (1.45 pm - 2 pm) for all papers except Foundation 3 & 4
- Medium Options
- English / Hindi
- Intermediate Course Fee (Indian Centres)
- Rs 1500 for Single Group/Unit, Rs 2700 for Both Groups
- Intermediate Course Fee (Overseas Centres)
- US$325 for Single Group/Unit, US$500 for Both Groups
- Intermediate Course Fee (Thimphu & Kathmandu)
- Rs 2200 for Single Group/Unit, Rs 3400 for Both Groups
- Final Course Fee (Indian Centres)
- Rs 1800 for Single Group, Rs 3300 for Both Groups
- Final Course Fee (Overseas Centres)
- US$325 for Single Group, US$550 for Both Groups
- Final Course Fee (Thimphu & Kathmandu)
- Rs 2200 for Single Group, Rs 4000 for Both Groups
- Foundation Course Fee (Indian Centres)
- Rs 1500
- Foundation Course Fee (Overseas Centres)
- US$325
- Foundation Course Fee (Thimphu & Kathmandu)
- Rs 2200
