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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the statutory body regulating the Chartered Accountancy profession in India, conducts the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations thrice a year in January, May, and September. The January 2026 session will be held across 192 cities in India and 8 international centers. ICAI has also announced the Mock Test Papers Series I & II for Intermediate exams to help candidates practice in exam-like conditions, both in physical and virtual modes.

Programme Highlights

  • Examination Levels: CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final.
  • Frequency: Thrice a year (January, May, September).
  • Mode: Computer-based tests in designated centers.
  • Mock Test Support: Two rounds of mock test papers for Intermediate exams in November and December 2025.
  • Global Reach: Conducted in 192 Indian cities and 8 centers abroad.
  • Assessment Tools: Question papers & answer keys uploaded online at the BoS Knowledge Portal for self-assessment.

Programme Objectives & Learning Outcomes

  • To test candidates’ conceptual clarity in Accounting, Law, Taxation, Costing, Auditing, and Management.
  • To help aspirants build examination temperament and time management skills through mock test practice.
  • To provide students with structured preparation aligning with ICAI’s updated exam scheme and syllabus.
  • To enable candidates to self-assess performance by comparing answers with official answer keys uploaded within 48 hours.
  • To prepare aspiring Chartered Accountants for professional excellence by clearing all three levels of the CA exam.

Important Dates

ICAI CA January 2026 Exams

  • CA Final:
    • Group I: January 5, 7, 9, 2026
    • Group II: January 11, 13, 16, 2026
  • CA Intermediate:
    • Group I: January 6, 8, 10, 2026
    • Group II: January 12, 15, 17, 2026
  • CA Foundation: January 18, 20, 22, 24, 2026

Mock Test Papers – Intermediate

  • Series I (November 2025):
    • Nov 18: Advanced Accounting
    • Nov 20: Corporate & Other Laws
    • Nov 22: Taxation
    • Nov 24: Cost & Management Accounting
    • Nov 26: Auditing & Ethics
    • Nov 28: Financial Management & Strategic Management
  • Series II (December 2025):
    • Dec 6: Advanced Accounting
    • Dec 8: Corporate & Other Laws
    • Dec 10: Taxation
    • Dec 12: Cost & Management Accounting
    • Dec 15: Auditing & Ethics
    • Dec 17: Financial Management & Strategic Management

Registration Window (January 2026 Exams)

  • Opens: November 3, 2025
  • Closes (without late fee): November 16, 2025
  • Closes (with late fee ₹600): November 19, 2025

How to Apply

  1. Visit ICAI’s Self Service Portal (SSP): eservices.icai.org.
  2. New candidates – Create a user ID and complete the one-time registration.
  3. Registered candidates – Log in with credentials and fill out the exam form.
  4. Upload scanned documents and pay the applicable examination fee online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
  5. Download the confirmation page and retain it for records.

Quick Overview

  • Exam Name: ICAI CA Examination – January 2026 Session
  • Conducting Body: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • Exam Levels: Foundation, Intermediate, Final
  • Mode: Online (Computer-based at centers)
  • Frequency: Three times a year (Jan, May, Sep)
  • Mock Test Papers: Series I (Nov 2025) & Series II (Dec 2025)
  • Exam Website: icai.org, icaiexam.icai.org

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