The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the official schedule of examination of CA January 2026 of Foundation, Intermediate, Final, as well as Post-Qualification courses. The alert makes the dates of the exams, their time, the deadline to apply, and the amount to pay very clear, so the aspiring individuals are able to organize their preparations and form submission systematically.
Overview of ICAI CA January 2026 Examination
- Conducting Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- Exam Levels: Foundation, Intermediate, Final, Post-Qualification Courses (INTT-AT and IRM).
- Application Method: Internet-based using the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP)
- Application Period: 3 November 2025 -16 November 2025 (no late fee)
- Late Fee Deadline: 19 November 2025
- Correction Window: 20 – 22 November 2025
- Exam Session: January 2026
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule
Final Course Examinations
- Group I: January 5, 7, 9, 2026
- Group II: January 11, 13, 16, 2026
Intermediate Course Examinations
- Group I: 6, 8, 10 January 2026
- Group II:Â 12, 15, 17 January 2026
Foundation Course Examinations
- Papers scheduled on:Â 18, 20, 22, and 24 January 2026
Post-Qualification Course Examinations
- International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT-AT)
- Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination
Note: There will be no examination on 14 January 2026, due to festivals including Makar Sankranti, Magha Bihu, and Pongal.
Exam Timings & Duration of ICAI CA January 2026
- Foundation Course:
- Papers 1 & 2: 2 PM – 5 PM (3 hours)
- Papers 3 & 4: 2 PM – 4 PM (2 hours)
- Intermediate Course:
- All papers: 2 PM – 5 PM (3 hours)
- Final Course:
- Papers 1–5: 2 PM – 5 PM (3 hours)
- Paper 6: 2 PM – 6 PM (4 hours)
- INTT-AT: 2 PM – 6 PM (4 hours)
- IRM Technical Examination: 2 PM – 5 PM (3 hours)
A 15-minute reading time will be given before the start of each descriptive paper.
Eligibility Criteria for ICAI CA January 2026
To enter the CA January 2026 examinations, the candidates tend to meet the following requirements:
- Foundation Course: Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent, and must be a student enrolled with ICAI.
- Intermediate Course: Must have passed Foundation or ought to be permitted to enter it on their own as per ICAI requirements.
- Final Course: Must pass both groups of Intermediate exams.
- Post-Qualification Courses (PQC): INTT-AT and IRM exams are granted to ICAO members only.
- The applicants are to keep in mind that on the ICAI Self Service Portal, they should check that their registration is active, re-validated (when needed), and renewed.
Application Process for ICAI CA January 2026
The ICAI CA January 2026 exams will be applied online, where they will be done in the Self Service Portal (SSP). The following steps should be followed closely by the candidates:
- Enter the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org
- Your registration ID and password for ICAI. And unless registered, get an SSP account.
- Select the course in which you would like to apply ( Foundation, Intermediate, Final, or PQC).
- Make amendments or verify your registration details, including revalidation or conversion of your course where necessary.
- Filled in details of the application form, personal, academic, and contact information.
- Include the required documents, including a photograph and signature, in the DSS.
- Choose your examination centre and medium of examination.
- The payment of fees is in the form of debit card, credit card, and net banking.
- Browse through the application, complete the application form, and send it.
Note: This is just to warn you to save and print the confirmation of the application page to serve as a reference in the future.
Application Dates for ICAI CA January 2026
- Application window opening: 3 November 2025
- Date of last payment without late fee: 16 November 2025
- Final payment, including late fee: 19 November 2025.
- Window of correction (exam city/medium): 22 November 2025.Â
ICAI CA January 2026 Examination Fee Details
- Foundational Course: 1500 (India); 2200 (Nepal/Bhutan); 325 (Outside of India) US dollar.
- In between courses: 1500 per group; 2700 per group.
- Last Course: 1,800 per group; 3,300 per group.
- Post Qualification Courses (INTT-AT and IRM): 2000 each.
- Late Fee: 600 Indian centres, 10 US dollars overseas centres.
Important Instructions for ICAI CA 2026
- Make sure that your profile on SSP has the right photograph, signature, email ID, and mobile number before filling out the exam form.
- Only online applications will be received, and no physical applications will be entertained.
- Do not hurry in the choice of the city and medium of examination,as this will not be permitted until the correction period.
- Even when the government declares the exam days as public holidays, the exam schedule will not be changed.
- The candidates will be expected to carry an admittance card to the examination centre, which will then be issued upon completion of the application process.
- The early application should be recommended to avoid the last-minute rush and technical problems.
Important Links for ICAI CA Jan 2026
| ICAI CA Website | eservices.icai.org |
| Homepage | Click here |
FAQs on ICAI CA January 2026 Examination
Q1. CA January 2026 ICAI Exams: When Does ICAI Take the CA January 2026 Exams?
The exams will take place from 5 to 24 January 2026, based on the course and group.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The earliest date, where a late fee is not charged, is 16 November 2025, and the date it is charged is 19 November 2025.
Q3. Will exams be conducted on January 14, 2026?
No, ICAI has attested that there will be no examination on 14 January 2026, on the grounds of festivals.
Q4. What is the process of applying to the CA January 2026 exams?
The applications may be made online via the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP).
Q5. How much does the Foundation examination cost?
It will cost 1500 Indian centres, 2200 Nepal/Bhutan centres, and US$325 overseas centres.
