The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has rescheduled the CA Intermediate Group 2 Paper 5 examination for 2026. The exam, originally set for January 15, 2026 , will now take place on January 19, 2026 . This change affects candidates appearing nationwide.
ICAI announced the revision due to general elections for Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra. These elections are scheduled for the original exam date. The rescheduled examination maintains its original timing of 2 PM to 5 PM across the country.
Revised Exam Details
Only the date for the Group 2 Paper 5 – Auditing and Ethics exam has changed. All other CA Intermediate exam dates remain unaffected. Candidates should note the specific details for the revised paper:
- Original Exam Date: January 15, 2026
- Rescheduled Exam Date: January 19, 2026
- Exam Timing: 2 PM to 5 PM (unchanged)
- Affected Paper: Group 2 Paper 5 – Auditing and Ethics
- Reason for Change: Municipal Corporation general elections in Maharashtra
Admit Card Validity
Admit cards already issued for the ICAI CA Intermediate January 2026 session remain valid for the rescheduled examination. Candidates who have not yet downloaded their admit card must do so from the official ICAI website.
To download the admit card, visit icai.org . Candidates must access the e-services SSP portal. User ID and Password are required to log in and download the admit card.
Candidate Actions
Candidates preparing for the CA Intermediate exams should take the following steps:
- Update personal study schedules for Paper 5.
- Confirm admit card details.
- Regularly check the official ICAI website for any further announcements.