ICAI Exam Dates May 2026

ICAI Exam Dates May 2026 Announced

for CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the ICAI Exam Dates for May 2026 for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final courses. This announcement confirms the complete exam schedule, application dates, exam timings, duration, and exam centres, helping CA aspirants plan their preparation well in advance.

At National CA Academy, we help students convert this early information into a strategic preparation advantage.

ICAI Exam Schedule May 2026 – Course-wise

CA Final Exam Dates (May 2026)

• Group I: 2, 4 & 6 May 2026

• Group II: 8, 10 & 12 May 2026

CA Intermediate Exam Dates (May 2026)

• Group I: 3, 5 & 7 May 2026

• Group II: 9, 11 & 13 May 2026

CA Foundation Exam Dates (May 2026)

• 14, 16, 18 & 20 May 2026

These dates are published through the official ICAI notification – Chartered Accountants Examinations, May 2026.

ICAI Exam Timings & Duration

All exams will be conducted in the afternoon session (IST).

Course	Papers	Exam Timing	Duration
CA Foundation	Papers 1 & 2	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM	3 Hours
CA Foundation	Papers 3 & 4	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM	2 Hours
CA Intermediate	All Papers	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM	3 Hours
CA Final	Papers 1 to 5	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM	3 Hours
CA Final	Paper 6	2:00 PM – 6:00 PM	4 Hours

✔️ 15 minutes advance reading time is applicable wherever prescribed by ICAI.

ICAI Exam Form May 2026 – Application Dates

Students must apply online through the ICAI SSP Portal (eservices.icai.org).

Important Dates

• Application opens: 3 March 2026

• Last date (without late fee): 16 March 2026

• Last date (with late fee): 19 March 2026

• Correction window (city/medium): 20 – 22 March 2026

📌 National CA Academy strongly recommends early application to avoid last-minute errors.

ICAI Exam Centres – India & Overseas

• Exams will be held across multiple cities in India (state-wise list notified by ICAI).

• 9 Overseas Centres, including:

  • Abu Dhabi

  • Dubai

  • Doha

  • Kathmandu

  • Riyadh

ICAI may modify or withdraw any centre if required.

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Why Prepare with National CA Academy?

At National CA Academy, we specialise in result-oriented CA coaching with a strong focus on ICAI standards.

What We Offer

• ✔️ Concept-based teaching aligned with ICAI

• ✔️ CA Foundation, Inter & Final coaching

• ✔️ ICAI-pattern mock tests & revisions

• ✔️ Personal mentoring & exam strategy

• ✔️ PUC + CA Students

• ✔️ Ideal for PUC / 12th-pass students

• ✔️ Ideal for BCom + CA Students

How to reach National CA Academy

• Enroll for CA Foundation with PUC

• Enroll for CA Foundation with BCom

• Enroll for CA Inter with MCom

• Enroll for CA Final Classes

• Book Free CA Counselling Session

Start Early. Clear CA with Confidence.

The announcement of ICAI May 2026 exam dates gives students a valuable head start. With the right guidance and disciplined preparation, clearing CA on the first attempt becomes achievable.

📍 National CA Academy – Your Trusted Partner in the CA Journey