The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially opened the registration window for the January 2026 CA examinations. Prospective candidates aiming for the Final, Intermediate, or Foundation courses can now submit their applications through the official ICAI website at icai.org.
How to Apply for the ICAI CA January 2026 Exam:
Follow these simple steps to complete your registration:
- Visit the official ICAI website: icai.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the registration link for the ICAI CA January 2026 exam on the homepage.
- Log in using your existing credentials or create a new account if necessary.
- Complete the application form accurately and proceed to pay the examination fee.
- Carefully review all the details you’ve entered before submitting the form.
- After submission, download the confirmation page for your records. It’s advisable to keep a printout for future reference.
For those interested in recent results, the ICAI CA September 2025 results are expected on November 3, 2025. Information on how to check scores is available on icai.nic.in.
Key Dates to Remember:
- Last date for application submission (without late fee): November 16, 2025.
- Last date for application submission (with a late fee of ₹600 or US $10): November 19, 2025.
- Application correction window (city/medium change): November 20 to November 22, 2025.
Application Fee Details:
The examination fees are structured as follows:
1. Intermediate Course Examination:
- For Indian Centres: ₹1500 for a single group/unit, ₹2700 for both groups/unit 2.
- For Overseas Centres (excluding Bhutan and Nepal): US$ 325 for a single group/unit, US$ 500 for both groups/unit 2.
- For Bhutan and Nepal Centres: ₹2200 for a single group/unit, ₹3400 for both groups/unit 2.
2. Final Course Examination:
- For Indian Centres: ₹1800 for a single group, ₹3300 for both groups.
- For Overseas Centres (excluding Bhutan and Nepal): US$ 325 for a single group, US$ 550 for both groups.
- For Bhutan and Nepal Centres: ₹2200 for a single group, ₹4000 for both groups.
3. Foundation Course Exam:
- For Indian Centres: ₹1500.
- For Overseas Centres (excluding Bhutan and Nepal): US$ 325.
- For Bhutan and Nepal Centres: ₹2200.
- International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT-AT): ₹2000.
- Insurance & Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination: ₹2000.
A late fee of ₹600 (for Indian, Bhutan, and Nepal centres) or US $10 (for overseas centres) will apply for submissions made after the deadline.
Payment can be made via VISA, Mastercard, Maestro Credit/Debit Card, Rupay Card, Net Banking, or BHIM UPI.
Examination Schedule:
- Final Course Exam (Group 1): January 5, 7, 9, 2026.
- Final Course Exam (Group 2): January 11, 13, 16, 2026.
- Intermediate Course Exam (Group 1): January 6, 8, 10, 2026.
- Intermediate Course Exam (Group 2): January 12, 15, 17, 2026.
- Foundation Course Exam: January 18, 20, 22, 24, 2026.
- International Taxation – Assessment Test: January 13, 16, 2026.
- Insurance and Risk Management Technical Exam: January 9, 11, 13, 16, 2026.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the official ICAI website for the most up-to-date information and detailed schedules.
