ICAI CA September-November 2026 Registration Begins for Foundation, Intermediate and Final Exams

Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 15:08 [IST]

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has commenced the online registration process for the CA September-November 2026 examinations. Eligible candidates appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations can now submit their examination forms through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP).

ICAI CA September-November 2026 Registration Begins

As per the official schedule, the application process began on July 6, 2026. Candidates can submit their examination forms without a late fee until July 19, 2026, while those applying after the deadline can submit their forms with a late fee until July 22, 2026. ICAI has also announced a correction window to allow candidates to edit selected details in their application forms.

ICAI CA September-November 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration Begins	July 6, 2026
Last Date Without Late Fee	July 19, 2026
Last Date With Late Fee	July 22, 2026
Application Correction Window	July 23 to July 25, 2026
CA Foundation	September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026
CA Intermediate Group I	September 1, 3 and 6, 2026
CA Intermediate Group II	September 8, 10 and 12, 2026
CA Final Group I	November 2, 4 and 6, 2026
CA Final Group II	November 9, 11 and 13, 2026
International Taxation Assessment Test (INTT-AT)	November 11 and 13, 2026
Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Technical Examination	November 6, 9, 11 and 13, 2026

ICAI has clarified that examination forms will be accepted only in online mode through the official CA Self Service Portal.

ICAI CA Exam Timings 2026

Most of the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examination papers will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

However, there are a few exceptions:

CA Foundation Papers 3 & 4: 2-hour duration.
CA Final Paper 6 and International Taxation Assessment Test (INTT-AT): 4-hour duration.
Candidates will receive 15 minutes of advance reading time from 1:45 PM before the commencement of most examinations.
The advance reading time will not be available for Foundation Papers 3 & 4 and post-qualification examinations.

ICAI CA Examination Fee 2026

The examination fee for different courses is as follows:

Course	Examination Fee
CA Foundation	₹1,500
CA Intermediate (Single Group)	₹1,500
CA Intermediate (Both Groups)	₹2,700
CA Final (Single Group)	₹1,800
CA Final (Both Groups)	₹3,300

Candidates can choose to write the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations in either English or Hindi.

How to Apply for ICAI CA September-November 2026 Exams

Candidates can complete their examination registration by following these steps:

1. Visit the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP).

2. Log in using your registered credentials.

3. Select the September-November 2026 Examination Form.

4. Fill in the required personal, course, and examination details.

5. Choose the preferred examination city and medium of examination.

6. Upload the required documents, if applicable.

7. Pay the prescribed examination fee online.

8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Correction Window

ICAI will provide a correction facility from July 23 to July 25, 2026, allowing candidates to modify permitted details such as:

Examination city
Medium of examination (English/Hindi)
Other approved particulars as specified by ICAI

Candidates are advised to verify all information carefully before the correction window closes.

With the registration process now underway, aspiring Chartered Accountants should complete their applications before the prescribed deadlines and begin their preparation for the September-November 2026 CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations.