CA Foundation Exam Form September 2026: Last Date & Fees

Online application forms for the September 2026 attempt of the CA Foundation are now available at the ICAI. This article provides information about the dates to apply, the fees involved, and a procedure to fill out the application form on the ICAI website.

Last updated: 20 July 2026

Dates to Remember for CA Foundation September 2026

In case of failure to meet any of these dates, there is going to be a penalty fee, and also the process of examination will be denied to you; hence, this table should be noted down.

All exams will be conducted during the afternoon session: Paper I & II between 2 PM - 5 PM and Paper III & IV between 2 PM - 4 PM.

Fee Structure

The amount to be paid completely depends on where you wish to take the exam, and irrespective of whether you are a new applicant or an existing applicant, the amount to be paid remains the same.

The payment should be made online using any of the following cards: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and RuPay. Demand draft is not accepted by ICAI, and generally, the fee is non-refundable. However, if one makes duplicate payments with the same registration number, then ICAI usually reverses the payment automatically.

Eligibility

To take the examination in September 2026, candidates need to:

• Be enrolled for the CA Foundation course up to or before May 1, 2026
• Appear for Class 12 or be conditionally eligible after appearing for Class 12 Board Examinations (in such cases, candidates need to upload their Class 12 admit card or mark sheet on the Self Service Portal up to August 10, 2026)

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

1. Log in to the ICAI examination portal. Log in at icaiexam.icai.org. In case you have already filed any previous ICAI exam forms (Foundation, Intermediate, or Final), log in to your existing Single Sign-On account. New aspirants will register by using their registration number for the Foundation examination (example CRO0123456) with their date of birth, email ID, and phone number.

In case your registration number does not fetch any result, go ahead with the Provisional Candidate login. You will have to send your registration letter and related documents along with the form.

2. Filling out the form. On logging in, fill in the required personal details (name, gender, date of birth, father’s name, language of examination, exam group, region, and center preferences, and for specially abled aspirants, details of disability).

3. Upload Documents Where Required. In case your photograph and signature are not in the records of ICAI, you will have to print the form after making the payment, physically attach your photograph and signature, and get it certified from a CA member/gazetted official/head of your educational institute. The candidates who do not have their Certificate of Service in the records of ICAI will also have to scan and upload their Certificate (JPG/JPEG, 200 DPI, 100-200 KB) through “Declaration Certificate” in the dashboard.

In case your photograph and signature are present in the database of ICAI, there is no need for printing and certifying the document. Just keep a copy of the uploaded form.

4. Make Payment and Download Your Form Make your online payment and download the confirmation in PDF format (A4, Portrait). Keep the confirmation form for future use, whether or not physical submission is required.

Correction Window

Did you commit an error on your application form? The correction period for this attempt at the ICAI will be from July 23-25, 2026. You need to log into the website, select your application, which is already submitted on the dashboard, and then edit information such as examination center, medium, and group. NOTE: There is no fixed charge for correction periods per attempt.

Enquiries Contact

ICAI Exam Department Address:

Deputy Secretary (Exams)- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

ICAI Bhawan, Indraprastha Marg,

New Delhi – 110002

Documents may also be delivered in person to the ICAI office, 10 AM to 5 PM on working days.

Preparing for the Exam?

Besides submitting the form on time, practice is of equal importance to pass the CA Foundation examination. For those who are searching for chapterwise as well as syllabus-wise mock tests, our CA Foundation test series will provide you with all the necessary papers.

Conclusion

The application of the CA Foundation exam form in September 2026 revolves around some basic must-do tasks: apply before July 19 if you don’t want to be charged a late fee, ensure that your registration information and class 12 details are accurately updated in the portal, and save your payment receipt and confirmation PDF. The exam dates for September will be September 2, 5, 7, and 9. The period just after filling out the form would thus be the ideal time to plan a study routine instead of waiting for the last fortnight. If there are any changes from the side of ICAI, you should consider the portal as your final reference point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be the latest date for submitting the application form for the CA Foundation September 2026? 

July 19, 2026, without any late fee, or July 22, 2026, with a late fee of ₹600 (US $10 at foreign centers). Forms submitted later than July 22 will not be entertained.

What is the fee for the CA Foundation Exam? 

₹1,500 for Indian centers, ₹2,200 for Kathmandu/Bhutan, and US $325 for other foreign centers.

Am I allowed to change my center/mode of examination after submitting the application form? 

Yes, but only during the correction window (July 23-25, 2026). Login into your dashboard, open the application that you submitted, and make changes in the required fields.

What will happen if I don't pay the fees by the July 22 deadline? 

ICAI accepts no application forms after the closing of the late fee deadline, irrespective of payment. You will have to wait until the next attempt.

Is the CA Foundation form fee refundable? 

No, usually not. If by mistake, two payments are made against one registration ID, then ICAI usually automatically refunds the extra amount paid after the closing of the form submission window, but no refund will be available for a change of mind regarding participation.

Is the physical form to be submitted? 

Yes, only if your photograph and signature have not been registered in the ICAI system. Then print out the form, attach your duly attested photograph and signature, and submit the form to ICAI. Otherwise, a soft copy of the form is sufficient for you.

How many times can I attempt the CA Foundation? 

There is no restriction as far as the number of attempts is concerned. You can continue to appear till you pass it, provided your registration for the course is still valid (course registration is valid for 3 years, and after that, it can be renewed by paying some fees).

This article is an update of the ICAI schedule as of the last-updated date shown above. However, it must be verified using the official website of ICAI exams because the institute announcements override all other information sources.