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CA Exam Dates September 2026 & November 2026 — Official ICAI Schedule Out
Complete exam timetable for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final — including paper-wise dates, timings, exam form deadlines, fees, and key dates for the Sep/Nov 2026 session
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) officially released the CA exam schedule for the September–November 2026 session on 2nd May 2026. The timetable covers all three levels — CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final. Foundation and Intermediate exams are scheduled in September 2026, while CA Final exams will be held in November 2026. Exam forms open on 6th July 2026. Read on for every paper-wise date, timing, fee, and deadline you need to know.
At a Glance — Sep / Nov 2026
Foundation: 2, 5, 7, 9 September | Inter Group I: 1, 3, 6 Sep | Inter Group II: 8, 10, 12 Sep | Final Group I: 2, 4, 6 Nov | Final Group II: 9, 11, 13 Nov | Exam Form Opens: 6 July 2026 | Last Date (no late fee): 19 July 2026
📋 Table of Contents
CA Foundation September 2026 will be conducted across 4 separate days in September. All papers are held in the afternoon session. Papers 1 & 2 are descriptive (3 hours); Papers 3 & 4 are MCQ-based (2 hours) with 0.25 negative marking per wrong MCQ.
📌 Foundation Eligibility Reminder: To appear in September 2026, your CA Foundation registration with ICAI's Board of Studies must have been completed on or before 30 June 2026. Students who registered after this date are not eligible for the September session and must wait for the next window.
| Paper | Subject | Date | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Principles & Practice of Accounting | 2 September 2026 | Descriptive | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws | 5 September 2026 | Descriptive (Sec B: English only) | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 7 September 2026 | MCQ (–0.25 negative marking) | 2 Hours |
| Paper 4 | Business Economics | 9 September 2026 | MCQ (–0.25 negative marking) | 2 Hours |
CA Intermediate September 2026 follows the New Scheme (effective May 2024) with 6 papers across 2 groups of 3 — replacing the old 8-paper structure. Students can attempt Group I, Group II, or both groups together in this session.
Group I — Papers 1, 2 & 3
Advanced Accounting · Corporate Laws · TaxationGroup II — Papers 4, 5 & 6
Cost Accounting · Auditing · Financial Management & SM| Paper | Subject | Date | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | 1 September 2026 | Group I |
| Paper 2 | Corporate & Other Laws | 3 September 2026 | Group I |
| Paper 3 | Taxation (Direct Indirect) | 6 September 2026 | Group I |
| Paper 4 | Cost & Management Accounting | 8 September 2026 | Group II |
| Paper 5 | Auditing & Code of Ethics | 10 September 2026 | Group II |
| Paper 6 | Financial Management & Strategic Management | 12 September 2026 | Group II |
⚠️ New Scheme Reminder: CA Intermediate under the New Scheme 2024 has 6 papers (not 8) — 3 per group. MCQs in each paper carry 25% negative marking for wrong answers. Articleship (2 years) begins only after clearing both groups — not alongside exams.
CA Final November 2026 will be the second Final session of the year (after May 2026). This is a major policy update — CA Final is now conducted twice a year (May & November) under the new scheme, giving students more opportunities to clear the final hurdle.
🎉 Major Update — CA Final Now Twice a Year: Starting 2026, ICAI conducts CA Final in May and November every year — a significant change aimed at reducing exam pressure and giving more clearing opportunities to students. The November 2026 session is ideal for students who appeared in May 2026 and want a quick second attempt.
Group I — Papers 1, 2 & 3
Financial Reporting · AFM · Advanced AuditingGroup II — Papers 4, 5 & 6
Direct Tax · Indirect Tax · Integrated Business Solutions (IBS)| Paper | Subject | Date | Group | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Financial Reporting (FR) | 2 November 2026 | Group I | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Advanced Financial Management (AFM) | 4 November 2026 | Group I | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | Advanced Auditing, Assurance & Professional Ethics | 6 November 2026 | Group I | 3 Hours |
| Paper 4 | Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation | 9 November 2026 | Group II | 3 Hours |
| Paper 5 | Indirect Tax Laws | 11 November 2026 | Group II | 3 Hours |
| Paper 6 | Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) | 13 November 2026 | Group II | 4 Hours |
⏳ IBS — 4 Hours: CA Final Paper 6 (Integrated Business Solutions) is the only paper with a 4-hour duration (2 PM – 6 PM), compared to 3 hours for all other papers. IBS is case-study-based and tests multi-disciplinary knowledge — SCMPE and Law are mandatory components (not optional) carrying ~41 marks combined.
Exam Timings & Duration — All Levels
All CA exams are conducted in the afternoon session across India and overseas centres simultaneously. Students get 15 minutes of reading time before writing begins.
| Level | Papers | Start Time | End Time | Duration | Reading Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Paper 1 & 2 (Descriptive) | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 3 Hours | 1:45–2:00 PM |
| Foundation | Paper 3 & 4 (MCQ) | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 2 Hours | 1:45–2:00 PM |
| Intermediate | All 6 Papers | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 3 Hours | 1:45–2:00 PM |
| Final | Papers 1–5 | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 3 Hours | 1:45–2:00 PM |
| Final | Paper 6 — IBS only | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 4 Hours | 1:45–2:00 PM |
Key Application Dates & Deadlines — September/November 2026
Miss any of these dates and you will not be allowed to appear — ICAI does not accept late or post-deadline applications under any circumstances.
🚨 Important Warning: ICAI strictly does not accept exam forms after the late fee deadline under any circumstance. No exceptions are made for technical errors, server issues, or personal reasons. Submit your form well before 19 July 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.
Exam Fees — CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final (Sep/Nov 2026)
The following fee structure is as officially notified by ICAI for the September/November 2026 session. Payment is accepted online via credit/debit card, net banking, RuPay card, or UPI on the SSP portal.
Preparation Tips for CA September/November 2026
You have approximately 3–4 months from today (May 2026) to prepare for these exams. Here is how to make the most of it:
File Your Exam Form First
Forms open 6 July. File on Day 1 — don't wait. Exam city and group selection is critical; the correction window (23–25 July) gives only 3 days to fix it.
ICAI Material is the Bible
All three levels — especially Foundation and Audit — are heavily based on ICAI Study Material, RTPs, and MTPs. Cover these before any coaching notes.
Solve Last 4 RTPs & MTPs
The last 4 RTPs and all MTPs from ICAI directly predict exam questions. Solve them completely at least 4–6 weeks before the exam.
Remember Negative Marking Rules
Foundation Papers 3 & 4: 0.25 negative per wrong MCQ. Inter & Final MCQs also carry 25% negative marking. Never guess blindly — eliminate options strategically.
Train for 2 PM Performance
All exams are at 2 PM. Shift your peak study and mock test practice to the afternoon slot so your brain peaks at exam time — not at night.
Group-Wise Strategy for Inter & Final
If appearing for both groups, ensure you don't neglect Group II while focusing on Group I papers. Paper 6 (IBS) is 4 hours — practise time management separately for it.
Excel Educational Institute — CA Coaching in Raipur
EEI is running dedicated batches for CA Foundation Sep 2026, CA Intermediate Sep 2026, and CA Final Nov 2026. With 173 All India Rankers, expert faculty, RTP/MTP-aligned mock tests, and Hindi & English medium — EEI gives Chhattisgarh students the preparation edge they need. Admissions closing soon for the September 2026 cycle.
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