CA Exams May 2026 Datesheet
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced the May 2026 exam datesheet on 12th December 2025. This update has given lakhs of CA aspirants preparing for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams a clear understanding of their exam timeline.
In this article, we’ll help you plan your preparation better by sharing the complete exam schedule, important deadlines, and key tips to make your exam season smoother and more productive.
CA Final - May 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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2th May 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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4th May 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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6th May 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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8th May 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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10th May 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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12th May 2026
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2 PM to 6 PM
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4 Hours
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CA Intermediate - May 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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3th May 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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5th May 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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7th May 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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9th May 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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11th May 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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13th May 2026
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2 PM to 5 PM
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3 Hours
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CA Foundation - May 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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14th May 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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16th May 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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18th May 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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20th May 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 Marchr 2026 [Tuesday]
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Last date for submission of online examination application forms (without late fee)
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16th March 2026 [Monday]
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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 March 2026 [Thrusday]
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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 March 2026 [Friday] To 22nd March 2026 [Sunday]
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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, or Final exams have the option to write their papers in either English or Hindi. Complete instructions regarding this are provided in the guidance notes available on ICAI’s e-services portal.
FINAL WORDS:
Now that the CA Exams May 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.