The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the May 2026 exam dates for its Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. Registration for these exams begins on March 3, 2026 . Candidates can apply on the official website, eservices.icai.org. The final date for applications without a late fee is March 16, 2026 .
Students preparing for the CA examinations must note the specified deadlines for registration and the detailed schedule for each course level. A late fee applies for submissions made after the initial deadline.
Registration Details
The online application window for the ICAI CA May 2026 exams opens on March 3, 2026 . Candidates must use eservices.icai.org to submit their applications. The deadline for submitting applications without a late fee is March 16, 2026 . Candidates submitting applications between March 17 and March 19, 2026 , will incur a late fee of Rs 600.
ICAI will also open an application correction window. This allows candidates to make changes to their chosen exam city and medium. The correction window will be active from March 20, 2026 , to March 22, 2026 .
ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Schedule
The examination dates for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses are as follows:
| Course | Group/Papers | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Group 1 | May 2, 3, 6 |
| Group 2 | May 8, 10, 12 | |
| Intermediate | Group 1 | May 3, 5, 7 |
| Group 2 | May 9, 11, 13 | |
| Foundation Course | Papers 1-4 | May 14, 16, 18, 20 |
| International Taxation Assessment Test | May 10, 12 |
Exam timings differ by paper and course level. Foundation papers 1 and 2 will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM. Foundation papers 3 and 4 are scheduled from 2 PM to 4 PM. Intermediate and Final papers 1 through 5 will run from 2 PM to 5 PM. Final paper 6 will be held from 2 PM to 6 PM.
ICAI CA May 2026 Application Fees
Candidates must pay specific application fees based on their chosen course and examination center location. The fee structure is detailed below:
Intermediate Course Examination Fees
| Centre Type | Single Group / Unit (Except 2) | Both Groups / Unit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Centre(s) | Rs 1500 | Rs 2700 |
| Overseas Centre(s) (Excluding Thimphu & Kathmandu) | US$ 325 | US$ 500 |
| Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | Rs 2200 | Rs 3400 |
Final Course Examination Fees
| Centre Type | Single Group | Both Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Centre(s) | Rs 1800 | Rs 3300 |
| Overseas Centre(s) (Excluding Thimphu & Kathmandu) | US$ 325 | US$ 550 |
| Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | Rs 2200 | Rs 4000 |
Foundation Course Examination Fees
| Centre Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Indian Centre(s) | Rs 1500 |
| Overseas Centre(s) (Excluding Thimphu & Kathmandu) | US$ 325 |
| Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | Rs 2200 |
The fee for the International Taxation Assessment Test is Rs 2000 for all candidates.