CA Final Exams to Be Held Twice a Year from May 2026 — Here's What You Need to Know

ICAI has just dropped a major update for every CA Final student — and it changes your entire exam calendar.
In an official announcement dated 6th April 2026, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India confirmed that CA Final Exams will now be conducted only twice a year, in May and November, starting from the May 2026 attempt onwards.

What Changed and Why?

Earlier, CA Final Exams were held three times a year — January, May, and September. After reviewing feedback from stakeholders, ICAI's Council decided to bring it down to two attempts annually.
The decision was made in the interest of maintaining the quality and standard of the CA Final qualification.

What This Means for You

• Two windows per year — May and November. That's it.
• The January and September attempts are gone.
• Every CA Final attempt now carries more weight, so go in fully prepared.
• Use the longer gap between attempts to study smarter and revise deeper.

Don't wait. If you are targeting the May 2026 CA Final, your preparation window is closing fast. Prioritize revision, attempt mock tests, and stay updated on ICAI's official website — www.icai.org.

FAQs

Q1. What is the latest update on CA Final Exams?
ICAI has announced that CA Final Exams will now be held twice a year — in May and November — starting from May 2026.

Q2. How many times were CA Final Exams held before this change?
Earlier, CA Final Exams were conducted three times a year — in January, May, and September.

Q3. From which attempt does this new schedule apply?
This change comes into effect from the May 2026 CA Final Examination onwards.

Q4. Which months will CA Final Exams be held going forward?
Only May and November every year.

Q5. Will there be a CA Final Exam in January or September anymore?
No. The January and September attempts have been discontinued under the new schedule.