The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the schedule for the next Chartered Accountants Foundation, Intermediate, and Final Examinations, along with Post Qualification Courses for September–November 2026.
This announcement holds special importance as this will be the first November cycle for CA Final after the Institute reverted to conducting CA Final exams twice a year (May & November) effective from May 2026. For detailed background and student reactions on this policy change, you can read our earlier post: CA Final Exam goes twice a year. Again! (effective May 2026) – Students express serious concerns.
CA Exams September 2026 / CA Final November 2026: Paper-wise Exam Dates
INTERMEDIATE COURSE EXAMINATION
- Group I: 1st, 3rd & 6th September 2026
- Group II: 8th, 10th & 12th September 2026
FOUNDATION COURSE EXAMINATION 2nd, 5th, 7th & 9th September 2026
FINAL COURSE EXAMINATION
- Group I: 2nd, 4th & 6th November 2026
- Group II: 9th, 11th & 13th November 2026
MEMBERS’ EXAMINATION International Taxation –
- Assessment Test (INTT-AT): 11th & 13th November 2026
- Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination (Modules I to IV): 6th, 9th, 11th & 13th November 2026
Exam Timings and Duration
| Examination | Papers | Timings (IST) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Paper 1 & 2 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Foundation | Paper 3 & 4 | 2 PM – 4 PM | 2 Hours |
| Intermediate | All Papers | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Papers 1 to 5 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Paper 6 | 2 PM – 6 PM | 4 Hours |
| INTT-AT | All Papers | 2 PM – 6 PM | 4 Hours |
| IRM | All Modules | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
- Advance Reading Time: 15 minutes (1:45 PM to 2:00 PM IST) for eligible papers.
- Medium: English or Hindi allowed for Foundation, Intermediate & Final. Only English for INTT-AT and IRM.
- No change in schedule even if a date is declared a public holiday.
Note on Form Timelines: Many students asked whether the form-filling dates for September exams also apply to November Final exams.
Yes — ICAI has announced a common online application window for all levels (Foundation, Intermediate & Final).
Exam Form Submission Dates (All Levels)
- Commencement of Online Forms: 6th July 2026 (Monday)
- Last Date (without late fee): 19th July 2026 (Sunday)
- Last Date (with late fee ₹600 / US$10): 22nd July 2026 (Wednesday)
- Correction Window (city/medium/group change): 23rd to 25th July 2026
Apply online at ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP): https://eservices.icai.org
Examination Fees (Indian Centres)
Intermediate
- Single Group: ₹1,500
- Both Groups: ₹2,700
Final
- Single Group: ₹1,800
- Both Groups: ₹3,300
Foundation: ₹1,500
INTT-AT & IRM: ₹2,000 each
(Different fees apply for overseas centres.)
Quick Guidance for CA Students
- Update your SSP profile (photo, signature, course details) before the form window opens.
- Plan articleship leaves well in advance, especially for early September and early-mid November.
- Keep printed and soft copies of your admit card.
- Regularly check www.icai.org for any updates or FAQs.
This September/November 2026 cycle gives students a reasonably long preparation window after the May 2026 exams. With the Final exam now firmly set on a May-November cycle, structured long-term planning has become even more crucial.
For more updates on ICAI exams, syllabus changes, and preparation strategies, keep following TaxRoutine.com.
Official Source: ICAI Notification No. 13-CA (EXAM)/SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER/2026 dated 2nd May 2026.
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