The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the Chartered Accountants (CA) Intermediate Examination January 2026 Auditing and Ethics paper. This specific paper, designated as Paper 5, was originally scheduled for January 19, 2026 . The postponement affects examination centers located across India and internationally.
Postponement Reason and New Date Announcement
ICAI officially announced the deferral of the Auditing and Ethics paper due to “certain unavoidable circumstances.” The institute has not provided further details regarding the nature of these circumstances. A revised date for the examination will be announced in due course. Students preparing for this paper must regularly check the official ICAI website, icai.org , for the updated schedule and all related notifications.
ICAI clarified that the postponement applies only to Paper 5, the Auditing and Ethics paper, for the January 2026 Intermediate Examination. All other papers for the CA Intermediate examination 2026 will proceed as per their existing timetable. No other changes have been made to the published schedule for the Intermediate level exams.
ICAI CA May 2026 Examination Information
Alongside the January 2026 exam update, ICAI has also released important information concerning the CA examinations scheduled for May 2026 . This includes details for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses.
Application and Correction Window for May 2026 Exams
The application window for the ICAI CA May 2026 Foundation examination is currently open. Candidates wishing to register for this examination can do so until March 16, 2026 . No late fees will be applied during this initial registration period. Applications must be submitted through the official ICAI e-services portal.
After the initial application phase, ICAI will open a dedicated correction window. This period allows registered candidates to make necessary modifications to their submitted application forms. Permitted changes include updates to the chosen examination city and the medium of examination. The correction window will be active from March 20 to March 22, 2026 .
Complete May 2026 Exam Dates
The comprehensive schedule for the ICAI CA May 2026 Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations, along with the International Taxation Assessment Test, is detailed below:
| Course | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Final – Group 1 | May 2, 3 and 6 |
| Final – Group 2 | May 8, 10 and 13 |
| Intermediate – Group 1 | May 3, 5 and 7 |
| Intermediate – Group 2 | May 9, 11 and 13 |
| Foundation Course | May 14, 16, 18 and 20 |
| International Taxation Assessment Test | May 10 and 12 |