The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the schedule for its mock test series, offering vital practice opportunities for candidates preparing for the CA Final and Intermediate examinations in January 2026. These tests, designed to mirror the actual exam environment, will be conducted in both physical and virtual formats, providing flexibility for students. Those opting for physical tests can visit their respective ICAI branches for participation.
CA Intermediate Mock Test Schedule
The mock test series for the CA Intermediate course is divided into two parts:
- Series I: November 18 to November 28, 2025 (10 AM to 1 PM daily)
- Series II: December 6 to December 17, 2025 (10 AM to 1 PM daily)
The specific papers covered in the Intermediate mock tests are:
| DATE | PAPER | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | Paper-1: Advanced Accounting | 10 AM to 1 PM |
| November 20, 2025 | Paper-2: Corporate and Other Laws | |
| November 22, 2025 | Paper-3: Taxation | |
| November 24, 2025 | Paper-4: Cost and Management Accounting | |
| November 26, 2025 | Paper-5: Auditing and Ethics | |
| November 28, 2025 | Paper-6: Financial Management & Strategic Management |
| DATE | PAPER | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2025 | Paper-1: Advanced Accounting | 10 AM to 1 PM |
| December 8, 2025 | Paper-2: Corporate and Other Laws | |
| December 10, 2025 | Paper-3: Taxation | |
| December 12, 2025 | Paper-4: Cost and Management Accounting | |
| December 15, 2025 | Paper-5: Auditing and Ethics | |
| December 17, 2025 | Paper-6: Financial Management & Strategic Management |
CA Final Mock Test Schedule
Similarly, the CA Final mock test series is also scheduled in two phases:
- Series I: November 17 to November 28, 2025 (2 PM to 5 PM daily)
- Series II: December 4 to December 15, 2025 (2 PM to 5 PM daily)
The papers for the Final mock tests include:
| DATE | PAPER | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | Paper-1: Financial Reporting | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| November 19, 2025 | Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management | |
| November 21, 2025 | Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | |
| November 24, 2025 | Paper-4: Direct tax Laws & International Taxation | |
| November 26, 2025 | Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws | |
| November 28, 2025 | Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) |
| DATE | PAPER | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Paper-1: Financial Reporting | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| December 6, 2025 | Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management | |
| December 8, 2025 | Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | |
| December 10, 2025 | Paper-4: Direct tax Laws & International Taxation | |
| December 12, 2025 | Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws | |
| December 15, 2025 | Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) |
ICAI will upload question papers on its BoS Knowledge Portal 30 minutes before the scheduled test time (1:30 PM for CA Final and 9:30 AM for CA Intermediate). Candidates are expected to download and complete the papers within the given time limits. Answer keys will be provided within 48 hours after the test commencement, allowing students to self-assess their performance.
The main CA examinations are scheduled as follows:
- CA Final: Group 1 on January 5, 7, 9, 2026; Group 2 on January 11, 13, 16, 2026.
- CA Intermediate: Group 1 on January 6, 8, 10, 2026; Group 2 on January 12, 15, 17, 2026.
- CA Foundation: January 18, 20, 22, 24, 2026.
Registration for the January 2026 exams begins on November 3, 2025, with the last date for submission being November 16, 2025. A late fee can be applied until November 19, 2025.
Important Links:
- To download question papers and answer keys, log in to
boslive.icai.orgor the ICAI BOS App. - For student activities and registration, visit
bosactivities.icai.org. - ICAI CA January Exam 2026 Datesheet: Final, Inter, Foundation Exam Dates Out