The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the CA May 2026 Exam Dates for CA Foundation, CA Inter, CA Final, and INTT–AT. 

CA Final Exam Dates – May 2026 (Group I & II)

Group I

• 2 May 2026 – Financial Reporting

• 4 May 2026 – Advanced Financial Management

• 6 May 2026 – Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics

Group II

• 8 May 2026 – Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation

• 10 May 2026 – Indirect Tax Laws

• 12 May 2026 – Integrated Business Solutions (4 hours)

CA Intermediate Exam Dates – May 2026

Group I

• 3 May 2026 – Advanced Accounting

• 5 May 2026 – Corporate & Other Laws

• 7 May 2026 – Taxation

Group II

• 9 May 2026 – Cost & Management Accounting

• 11 May 2026 – Auditing & Code of Ethics

• 13 May 2026 – Financial Management & Strategic Management

CA Foundation Exam Dates – May 2026

• 14 May 2026 – Accounting

• 16 May 2026 – Business Laws

• 18 May 2026 – Quantitative Aptitude

• 20 May 2026 – Business Economics

 

🌍 ICAI Exam Centres – May 2026 (India & Overseas)

CA exams will be held across 250+ Indian cities and 9 overseas centres, including:
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Thimphu.

📝 ICAI Exam Form Dates – May 2026 Attempt

 

💵 ICAI Exam Fees – May 2026

CA Foundation

₹ 1,500

CA Intermediate

• Single Group – ₹ 1,500

• Both Groups – ₹ 2,700

CA Final

• Single Group – ₹ 1,800

• Both Groups – ₹ 3,300

 

1. What are the exam dates for CA Foundation, CA Inter and CA Final for May 2026?

ICAI has announced the complete timetable for all three levels under the New Syllabus.
CA Final exams will be held from 2nd to 12th May 2026, CA Inter from 3rd to 13th May 2026, and CA Foundation from 14th to 20th May 2026.

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2. Will the May 2026 CA exams get postponed?

No. ICAI has clearly stated that exams will be held as scheduled, even if any exam day is declared a public holiday.

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3. When will the exam form for May 2026 open?

The form will be available from 3rd March 2026 and can be submitted without late fee till 16th March 2026.

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4. Can I submit the exam form after the last date?

Yes. Forms can be submitted till 19th March 2026 with a late fee of ₹600.

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5. Where do I fill the ICAI exam form for May 2026?

All candidates must apply on the Self Service Portal (SSP) at https://eservices.icai.org.

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6. Can I change my exam centre or medium after submitting the form?

Yes. ICAI allows changes through the correction window, available from 20th to 22nd March 2026.

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7. What are the exam fees for CA Foundation, CA Inter, and CA Final?

• Foundation: ₹1500

• Inter: ₹1500 for one group, ₹2700 for both

• Final: ₹1800 for one group, ₹3300 for both

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8. What is the timing of CA exams in May 2026?

All exams begin at 2 PM (IST).
Most papers are of 3 hours, except:

• Foundation Papers 3 & 4 (2 hours)

• Final Paper 6 and INTT–AT (4 hours)

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9. Do I get advance reading time before the exam?

Yes, for descriptive papers. The reading time is from 1:45 PM to 2 PM.
There is no reading time for MCQ-based papers or Foundation Papers 3 and 4.

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10. Are the CA exams available in Hindi medium?

Yes. Candidates can answer Foundation, Inter and Final papers in either English or Hindi.
INTT–AT is conducted only in English.

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11. Which cities will conduct the May 2026 CA exams?

Exams will be held in 250+ cities across India and 9 overseas locations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Thimphu.

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12. What documents should I update on SSP before filling the exam form?

Students must ensure that photo, signature, mobile number, email ID and address are updated on the SSP profile before applying.

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13. If I forgot my SSP password, how do I access the portal?

Use the Forgot Password option on the SSP login page and regain access through OTP or email verification.

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14. Is it compulsory to revalidate registration before applying?

Yes. Students whose registration validity expires before the exam month must revalidate on the SSP portal before filling the form.

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15. What should I do if I am appearing for only Group I or Group II?

While applying, select Single Group. You may choose either Group I or Group II based on preparation and eligibility.

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16. Are overseas students allowed to appear for the May 2026 exams?

Yes. Overseas centres are available for Foundation, Inter and Final, except for INTT–AT, which is conducted only in India.

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17. When will the CA May 2026 admit cards be released?

Admit cards are usually released 2–3 weeks before the exam on the SSP portal.
Students must download and print their admit card before the exam.

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18. What is the duration of Final Paper 6 and INTT–AT?

Both are 4-hour papers conducted from 2 PM to 6 PM.

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19. How do I know if my exam form is successfully submitted?

A Payment Confirmation and PDF copy of the filled exam form will appear on your SSP dashboard.
Students should download and save the PDF for reference.

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