The ICAI CA Exam Correction Window allows students to correct selected mistakes in an already-submitted CA examination form. For the May 2026 exams, ICAI opened the correction facility for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final candidates from 20 March 2026 at 10:00 AM IST to 22 March 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Depending on the course, candidates could request changes to their exam centre, medium, or group through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP). Students should therefore review their exam form carefully and complete any permitted correction before the deadline.
What Is the ICAI CA Exam Correction Window?
The ICAI correction window is an online facility for candidates who have already submitted their exam form but need to fix specific examination-related details. It is not a second application period and cannot be used to submit a fresh exam form. For May 2026, Foundation candidates could request changes to Centre and Medium, while Intermediate and Final candidates could request eligible changes to Centre, Group, and Medium.
Who Can Use the Correction Facility?
Any eligible candidate who successfully submitted the examination form for the relevant cycle can use the correction facility if the required field is made editable by ICAI. Foundation students can correct Centre and Medium, while Intermediate and Final students may also have Group-related options, subject to registration and examination eligibility.
ICAI CA Exam Correction Window Dates and Deadlines
The May 2026 application and correction schedule was the same for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. Candidates should always check official ICAI notices because dates may vary between exam cycles.
Event | Foundation | Intermediate | Final |
Exam Form Opens | 3 March 2026, 10:00 AM | 3 March 2026, 10:00 AM | 3 March 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last Date Without Late Fee | 16 March, 11:59 PM | 16 March, 11:59 PM | 16 March, 11:59 PM |
Last Date With Late Fee | 19 March, 11:59 PM | 19 March, 11:59 PM | 19 March, 11:59 PM |
Correction Window Opens | 20 March, 10:00 AM | 20 March, 10:00 AM | 20 March, 10:00 AM |
Correction Window Closes | 22 March, 11:59 PM | 22 March, 11:59 PM | 22 March, 11:59 PM |
What Can You Change in the ICAI CA Exam Correction Window?
The exact fields depend on the course. Foundation students could correct Centre and Medium, while Intermediate and Final students could seek changes to Centre, Group, and Medium. Other records generally require separate SSP services.
Exam Form Detail | Can It Be Changed? | Important Note |
Exam Centre/City | Yes | Available for all three levels, subject to ICAI options |
Exam Medium | Yes | Available for Foundation, Inter, and Final |
Group | Inter & Final only | Not applicable to Foundation |
Syllabus/Course | Not through standard window | Use the relevant SSP service |
Name | Not a standard correction field | May require separate ICAI support |
Photograph/Signature | Not through standard window | Update separately through SSP |
Registration Details | Not a standard correction field | Use ICAI student services |
Exam Centre, Medium, and Group Changes
Candidates can request an exam-centre change only from the options available in the portal, and the final centre is confirmed on the admit card. Examination medium can also be corrected where permitted. Group correction applies only to Intermediate and Final candidates, who should select a group that matches their registration, eligibility, exemptions, and passed-group status.
How to Use the ICAI CA Exam Correction Window
The process is completed online through the ICAI Self Service Portal. The exact interface may change between exam cycles, so students should follow the options shown in their SSP account.
Step-by-Step Correction Process
Visit the official ICAI Self Service Portal.
Log in using your SSP credentials.
Open the relevant examination or correction section.
Review your submitted exam form.
Select only the details that require correction.
Check the revised information carefully.
Complete any required verification.
Submit the correction request.
Save or print the acknowledgement.
Correction Window for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final
The correction facility differs slightly by course, so students should confirm which fields apply to them before making changes.
Course | Main Correction Fields | Key Check |
CA Foundation | Centre, Medium | No Group I/II correction |
CA Intermediate | Centre, Group, Medium | Group must match eligibility |
CA Final | Centre, Group, Medium | Do not select a group already passed |
Is There a Fee for ICAI Exam Form Correction?
For May 2026, the correction window itself was free of cost. This is separate from the ₹600 late fee that applied to exam-form submission during the late-fee period. Candidates should also note that there was no separate second paid correction window for the May 2026 cycle.
ICAI Exam Form Correction Checklist
Before submitting, use this quick review to avoid replacing one error with another.
Detail to Verify | What to Check |
Candidate Name | Correct spelling in ICAI records |
Registration Number | Correct student registration number |
Exam Level | Foundation, Intermediate, or Final |
Group Selected | Correct eligible group for Inter/Final |
Exam Centre/City | Intended examination location |
Medium | Correct permitted exam medium |
Course/Syllabus | Valid registration or conversion |
Final Preview | All permitted corrections reviewed |
ICAI Correction Window vs New Exam Application
The exam application is used to apply for the examination, while the correction window is only for fixing eligible details in an already-submitted form.
Point | Exam Form Application | Correction Window |
Purpose | Apply for the CA examination | Correct permitted errors |
Who Can Use It | Eligible exam applicants | Candidates with a submitted form |
New Application Allowed? | Yes, during application period | No |
Existing Details Editable? | Entered during application | Only ICAI-permitted fields |
What If You Miss the ICAI Correction Window?
If you miss the deadline, check the official ICAI website and SSP dashboard for any formal update, but do not assume an extension will be provided. For genuine technical or exam-record issues, contact ICAI support with your registration details and evidence. Avoid agents or unofficial websites promising guaranteed post-deadline corrections.
After Correcting Your Exam Form – Start Preparing
Once your administrative details are correct, shift your focus to exam preparation. Use ICAI-pattern mock papers, chapter-wise tests, full-syllabus mock exams, and expert answer evaluation to identify weak areas and improve time management. CA Test Series can support Foundation, Intermediate, and Final students with structured practice, evaluated answers, study materials, and performance feedback.
Conclusion
The ICAI CA Exam Correction Window is a valuable but time-limited facility for correcting eligible mistakes in a submitted CA exam form. For May 2026, candidates needed to use the official SSP within the announced deadline and verify Centre, Medium, and Group details where applicable. Save the acknowledgement, recheck the information on your admit card, and then focus on revision and mock-test practice before the examination.
