CA Exams January 2026 Datesheet
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) released the datesheet for the January 2026 exams on 23th September 2025. This update has given lakhs of CA students preparing for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams clear information about their exam timetable.
In this guide, we’ll help you plan your studies better by sharing the complete exam schedule, important deadlines, and key tips to make your exam season smooth and productive.
CA Final - January 2026 Exams Dates
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Paper No.
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Subject Name
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Date Of Exam
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Exam Time (IST)
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Duration
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Paper 1
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Financial Reporting
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5th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 2
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Advanced Financial Management
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7th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 3
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Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics
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9th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 4
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Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation
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11th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 5
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Indirect Tax Laws
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13th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 6
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Integrated Business Solutions {Multi-Disciplinary Case Study With Strategic Management}
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16th January 2026
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2 PM to 6 PM
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4 Hours
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CA Intermediate - January 2026 Exams Dates
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Paper No.
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Subject Name
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Date Of Exam
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Exam Time (IST)
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Duration
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Paper 1
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Advanced Accounting
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6th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 2
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Corporate and Other Laws
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8th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 3
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Taxation
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10th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 4
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Cost and Management Accounting
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12th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 5
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Auditing and Ethics
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15th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 6
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Financial Management and Strategic Management
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17th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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CA Foundation - January 2026 Exams Dates
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Paper No.
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Subject Name
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Date Of Exam
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Exam Time (IST)
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Duration
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Paper 1
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Accounting
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18th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 2
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Business Laws
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20th January 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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Paper 3
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Quantitative Aptitude {Complete MCQs Based Exam)
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22nd January 2026
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2 PM to 4 PM
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2 Hours
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Paper 4
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Business Economics {Complete MCQs Based Exam)
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24th January 2026
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2 PM to 4 PM
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2 Hours
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Note: For all CA exams at every level, students will get 15 minutes of extra reading time from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM (IST) before the paper starts.
However, this reading time will not be given for Papers 3 and 4 of the Foundation Exam, as these are completely MCQ-based papers.
📌TIMELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF EXAMINATION APPLICATION FORMS:
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Details
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Dates
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Commencement of submission of online examination application forms
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3rd November 2025 [Monday]
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Last date for submission of online examination application forms (without late fee)
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16th November 2025 [Sunday]
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Last date for submission of online examination application forms (with late fee of ₹ 600/- or US $ 10)
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19th November 2025 [Wednesday]
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Students seeking change of examination city / medium, the correction window for the examination forms already filled will be available during the dates mentioned
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20th November 2025 [Thursday] To 22nd November 2025 [Saturday]
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Examination Fees:
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Final Course Examination
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For Indian Centre(s)
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Single Group (Group 1 Or Group 2)
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₹ 1800/-
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Both Groups
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₹ 3300/-
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For Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s)
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Single Group (Group 1 Or Group 2)
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INR ₹ 2200
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Both Groups
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INR ₹ 4000
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Intermediate Course Examination
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For Indian Centre(s)
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Single Group (Group 1 Or Group 2)
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₹ 1500/-
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Both Groups
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₹ 2700/-
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For Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s)
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Single Group (Group 1 Or Group 2)
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INR ₹ 2200
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Both Groups
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INR ₹ 3400
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Foundation Course Examination
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For Indian Centre(s)
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₹ 1500/-
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For Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s)
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INR ₹ 2200
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📝OPTION TO ANSWER PAPERS IN HINDI:
Students appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams can choose to answer their papers in either English or Hindi. Detailed guidelines are available in the guidance notes on ICAI’s e-services portal.
We recommend all candidates to regularly check the official ICAI website for the latest updates.
FINAL WORDS:
Now that the CA January 2026 datesheet is out, it’s time to focus harder on your studies, refine your preparation plan, and stay consistent. Remember, success in CA exams isn’t about last-minute cramming — it’s the result of steady effort every single day.