The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will commence the CA Final January 2026 examinations tomorrow, January 5, 2026 . These professional examinations will run for nearly two weeks, concluding on January 16, 2026 . Candidates must strictly follow all exam-day guidelines and carry their official admit cards for entry.
Examination Reach and Format
The ICAI CA Final January 2026 examinations are scheduled across a wide network of centers. In India, exams will be held in 290 cities. Additionally, eight international centers have been designated to host the examinations. All papers will be conducted exclusively in a pen-and-paper mode. This ensures uniform examination standards across both domestic and overseas centers.
Detailed Exam Schedule
The CA Final January 2026 exams are structured across six specific dates. Each paper is scheduled for the afternoon, beginning at 2 PM. Most papers will conclude at 5 PM, with the final paper extending an additional hour.
| Date | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | Financial Reporting | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| January 7, 2026 | Advanced Financial Management | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| January 9, 2026 | Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| January 11, 2026 | Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| January 13, 2026 | Indirect Tax Laws | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| January 16, 2026 | Integrated Business Solutions (Multi-Disciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) | 2 PM – 6 PM |
Essential Candidate Guidelines
All candidates must prioritize adherence to the examination instructions. Bringing the official admit card is mandatory for entry into the exam hall. Candidates should plan to arrive at their designated examination centers ahead of schedule to complete pre-exam formalities smoothly.
Past Examination Performance (September 2025)
Understanding previous examination outcomes can provide context for future candidates. The September 2025 CA Final examination results highlighted specific pass percentages and recognized top achievers. This data reflects recent performance trends for the CA Final assessment.
Pass Percentage Overview
| Group | Candidates Appeared | Pass Percentage | Candidates Cleared (if specified) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 51,955 | 24.66% | Not specified |
| Group II | 32,273 | 25.26% | 8,151 |
| Both Groups | Not specified | 16.23% | Not specified |
In the September 2025 CA Final examination, 51,955 candidates appeared for Group I, with a pass percentage of 24.66 percent . For Group II, 32,273 candidates appeared, and 8,151 cleared the exam, resulting in a 25.26 percent pass rate. The overall pass percentage for candidates who appeared in both groups was 16.23 percent .
Top Rank Holders
The September 2025 results also acknowledged the examination’s highest achievers. Mukund Agiwal from Dhamnod secured the All India first rank, achieving 83.33 percent marks. Tejas Mundada from Hyderabad was the second rank holder, followed by Bakul Gupta from Alwar in the third position.