The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened registration for the CA May 2026 exams. Applications are now being accepted on the eservices portal at icai.org. This registration period covers the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels of the Chartered Accountant exams.
Registration Details
Students can register online for the May 2026 examinations. New applicants must create an account. Existing candidates can log in with their credentials. The deadline to register without a late fee is March 16, 2026 . A late fee will apply for applications submitted between March 17 and March 19, 2026 .
An application correction window is scheduled from March 20 to March 22, 2026 . This period allows students to amend any errors in their submitted application forms online.
How to Apply
To apply, students must visit the official website at eservices.icai.org . New users should select the ‘First Time User’ option. Existing users will log in directly. Navigate to the examination form for your respective course. Fill in all required details and upload necessary documents. Submit the application and pay the required fee. Candidates should download the confirmation page after successful submission.
Exam Centre Selection
ICAI has introduced a new feature for selecting preferred examination centres. For the May 2026 exams, candidates can now directly choose their specific exam centre within a designated zone or city. Previously, students only selected a zone or city. This update provides more direct control over exam venue selection.
| Application Period | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Without Late Fee | March 16, 2026 |
| With Late Fee | March 19, 2026 |
Correction Window
The online correction window for application details will be open from March 20 to March 22, 2026 .