ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Dates, Registration, Fees, and Timings – Complete Guide

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the January 2026 CA Examination Schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams. Students preparing for the upcoming attempt can now plan their studies as per the announced timetable.

In this post, we cover exam dates, registration schedule, timings, fees, and important instructions for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final January 2026 exams.

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Dates

Here’s a detailed schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams:

Exam	Dates
Foundation Exam	18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026
Intermediate Exam (Group 1)	6th, 8th & 10th January 2026
Intermediate Exam (Group 2)	12th, 15th & 17th January 2026
Final Exam (Group 1)	5th, 7th & 9th January 2026
Final Exam (Group 2)	11th, 13th & 16th January 2026

Note: No exam will be conducted on 14th January 2026 due to Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal celebrations.

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Timings

Examination	Paper(s)	Exam Timings (IST)	Duration
Foundation	Paper 1 & 2	2 PM – 5 PM	3 Hours
	Paper 3 & 4*	2 PM – 4 PM	2 Hours
Intermediate	All Papers	2 PM – 5 PM	3 Hours
Final	Paper 1–5	2 PM – 5 PM	3 Hours
	Paper 6	2 PM – 6 PM	4 Hours
Post-Qualification (INTT–AT)	All	2 PM – 6 PM	4 Hours
IRM Technical Examination	All	2 PM – 5 PM	3 Hours

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Registration Schedule

Students can register online for the January 2026 exams at icai.org.

Event	Date
Start of Online Registration	3rd November 2025
Last Date (Without Late Fee)	16th November 2025
Last Date (With Late Fee – ₹ 600 / US $ 10)	19th November 2025
Correction Window	20th – 22nd November 2025

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Fees

CA Foundation Exam Fee

• Indian Centres: ₹ 1500/-
• Overseas Centres (Except Thimphu & Kathmandu): US $ 325
• Thimphu & Kathmandu Centres: ₹ 2200/-

CA Intermediate Exam Fee

Centre	Single Group / Unit (Except 2)	Both Groups / Unit 2
Indian Centres	₹ 1500/-	₹ 2700/-
Overseas (Excl. Thimphu & Kathmandu)	US $ 325	US $ 500
Thimphu & Kathmandu	₹ 2200/-	₹ 3400/-

CA Final Exam Fee

Centre	Single Group	Both Groups
Indian Centres	₹ 1800/-	₹ 3300/-
Overseas (Excl. Thimphu & Kathmandu)	US $ 325	US $ 550
Thimphu & Kathmandu	₹ 2200/-	₹ 4000/-

Post-Qualification Course Examination Fee

• International Taxation (INTT–AT): ₹ 2000/-
• Insurance & Risk Management (IRM): ₹ 2000/-

Key Takeaways for CA Aspirants

• Plan your revision schedule as per the announced dates.
• Ensure you register before 16th November 2025 to avoid paying the late fee.
• Utilize the correction window (20th – 22nd November 2025) if you need to change your exam centre or medium.
• Keep a copy of your admit card handy once released by ICAI.

Final Thoughts

The ICAI CA January 2026 exam schedule gives students ample time to prepare strategically. Start revising early, focus on mock tests, and stay updated with official announcements on icai.org. With proper time management and consistency, cracking CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams becomes much easier.

Also Read: CA Foundation vs CS vs CMA: Which Commerce Path is Right for You?

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