ICAI CA September–November 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Complete Schedule, Timings, Registration & Important Guidelines

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the examination schedule for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final September-November 2026 examinations. Students preparing for the upcoming exam can now plan their studies as per the official timetable.
The notification includes examination dates, paper timings, registration schedule, examination instructions, and important guidelines that every CA aspirant must know before filling out the examination form.

ICAI CA Exam September–November 2026 Highlights

• ICAI Exam Notification Released: 2 May 2026
• CA Intermediate Exams: September 2026
• CA Foundation Exams: September 2026
• CA Final Exams: November 2026
• Mode of Examination: Offline
• Examination Authority: ICAI Examination Department
• Official Registration Portal: SSP Portal
• Medium Available: English and Hindi (where applicable)

CA Intermediate September 2026 Exam Dates

Group I

Group II

All intermediate papers will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Dates

Foundation Exam Timings

• Paper 1 & Paper 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Paper 3 & Paper 4: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Students appearing for objective papers should note the reduced duration of 2 hours.

CA Final November 2026 Exam Dates

Group I

Group II

CA Final Exam Timings

• Papers 1 to 5: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Paper 6: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Paper 6 carries a duration of 4 hours.

ICAI Exam Registration Dates 2026

ICAI has announced that examination forms for the September–November 2026 cycle will be submitted through the Self-Service Portal (SSP).

Expected Registration Schedule

• Registration Start Date: 6 July 2026
• Last Date Without Late Fee: To be notified by ICAI
• Last Date With Late Fee: To be notified by ICAI
• Correction Window: Available after form submission

Candidates must complete their examination application online through the SSP portal only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will CA Intermediate September 2026 exams start?

CA Intermediate Group I begins on 1 September 2026, and Group II begins on 8 September 2026.

2. What are the CA Foundation September 2026 exam dates?

The Foundation exams will be held on 2, 5, 7, and 9 September 2026.

3. When will CA Final November 2026 exams be conducted?

CA Final Group I will be conducted on 2, 4, and 6 November 2026, while Group II will be held on 9, 11, and 13 November 2026.

4. What is the timing of CA Intermediate examinations?

All intermediate papers will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

5. Will ICAI postpone exams if a public holiday is announced?

No. ICAI has clearly stated that examination dates will remain unchanged even if a public holiday is declared.

6. When will ICAI exam registration start?

Online examination form submission is expected to begin on 6 July 2026 through the SSP portal.

7. Where can I download the official ICAI notification?

Students can download the official notification from the ICAI website and Examination Department's announcements section.

Final Words

The ICAI CA examination schedule from September to November 2026 has been published, allowing individuals to effectively prepare for their examination as per their course level, whether foundation, intermediate or final. Now is the time to prepare and create a revision plan and to get through any outstanding subjects, plus, to continue with regular practices before taking the examination.
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