ICAI CA September 2026 Date Sheet Out: Foundation, Inter & Final Exam Dates

The ICAI has finally released the CA September 2026 exam date sheet for Foundation and Intermediate courses, and the CA Final Exams will take place in November 2026. Students appearing for the next semester of the ICAI examination can use this information in planning their preparation schedule.

ICAI CA September 2026 Exam Date Sheet: Foundation & Inter

Here, get a look at the full CA Sept 2026 exam date sheet along with other essential information about the date sheet for CA Foundation & Inter Examinations.

Important Dates overview for CA September 2026 Exams

As the ICAI has officially released the exam dates for Foundation, Inter & Final level exams, candidates are advised to go through the important dates for the same.

Events	Dates
Starting Date of Exam Form	6 July 2026
Last Date without Late Fee	18 July 2026
Last Date with Late Fee	22 July 2026
Correction Window	July 2026 (expected)
CA Foundation Examinations	2 Sep to 9 Sep 2026
CA Inter Examinations	1 Sep to 12 Sep 2026
CA Final Examinations	2 Nov to 13 Nov 2026

Candidates must apply in advance for the examination and check the ICAI official website for admit card download, correction window dates, and other relevant information.

CA Foundation September 2026

CA Foundation is the initial step of the CA journey. The CA Foundation exams are scheduled from Sep 2 to Sep 9. The table below provides the information regarding these dates.

Paper	Subject	Exam Date
Paper 1	Principles and Practice of Accounting	Sep 2, 2026
Paper 2	Business Laws and Business Correspondence	Sep 5, 2026
Paper 3	Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics	Sep 7, 2026
Paper 4	Business Economics & Commercial Knowledge	Sep 9, 2026

Students must visit the official ICAI website to download admit cards and other important updates regarding the CA Foundation September 2026 examination.

CA Inter September 2026 Exam Schedule

The CA Inter Sep 2026 exams will take place between September 1 and September 12, 2026. Exams will take place in two batches, and students need to plan their studies accordingly.

Group(s)	Paper	Subject	Exam Dates
Group I	Paper 1	Advanced Accounting	Sep 1, 2026
	Paper 2	Corporate & Other Laws	Sep 3, 2026
	Paper 3	Taxation	Sep 6, 2026
Group II	Paper 4	Cost & Management Accounting	Sepr 8, 2026
	Paper 5	Auditing & Ethics	Sep 10, 2026
	Paper 6	Financial Management & Strategic Management	Sep 12, 2026

It is advised that students complete their revision on time and take mock tests, RTPs, and question papers from previous years to boost their performance in the CA Intermediate Sep 2026 exam attempt.

ICAI CA Final November 2026 Date Sheet

The ICAI will hold the CA Final November 2026 examinations between November 2, 2026, and November 13, 2026. Also, ICAI has made a few changes to the CA Final examination pattern; from now on, the CA Final will be held twice a year.

Group(s)	Paper	Subject	Exam Dates
Group I	Paper 1	Financial Reporting	Nov 2, 2026
	Paper 2	Advanced Financial Management	Nov 4, 2026
	Paper 3	Advanced Auditing, Assurance & Professional Ethics	Nov 6, 2026
Group II	Paper 4	Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation	Nov 9, 2026
	Paper 5	Indirect Tax Laws	Nov 11, 2026
	Paper 6	Integrated Business Solutions	Nov 13, 2026

Students appearing for the CA Final November 2026 examination should start preparation and concentrate on the study material released by ICAI.

Exam Timing Guidelines by ICAI

ICAI has critical examination timings for Chartered Accountant examinations in September and November 2026. The candidates must follow the rules to ensure that there are no problems on the day of the examination.

The examination will be held between 2 PM and 5 PM.
Paper 6 of CA Final has a duration of 4 hours (2 PM to 6 PM)
The candidates are allowed an advance reading time of 15 minutes for certain subjects
The examination schedule will remain the same irrespective of any public holiday declared in the future

It is recommended that the students arrive at the examination center well before the reporting time specified in the admit card.

Steps to Download ICAI CA September 2026 Date Sheet

Candidates who want to download the CA September/November 2026 date sheet can do so from the ICAI official website. It is recommended that candidates save their copy of the date sheet.

How to Download:

Open the official website of the ICAI
Go to Examination > CA September/November 2026 Exam Schedule
Download the date sheet in PDF format

The candidates must frequently visit the ICAI website to remain updated about any relevant information about examinations, admit cards, and examination centers.

Exam Preparation Tips for CA September 2026

Now that the exams are scheduled, it is important to prepare yourself. Good planning in the final months will play an important role in achieving success in the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams.

Finish the ICAI Study Material
Concentrate on Revision
Work on RTPs and MTPs
Create a Timetable for Each Subject
Improve Your Writing Speed

Consistency and repeated review are more useful to many CA hopefuls than cramming for long periods without any prior planning.

Conclusion

The publication of the ICAI CA Sept 2026 timetable provides students with an ideal guide for preparing for exams. Irrespective of whether you are going to sit for CA Foundation or CA Inter, now is the ideal time to formulate a disciplined study plan with intensive revision and practice.

Aspirants are recommended to keep track of all updates on the official website of ICAI regarding admit cards, corrections, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the CA Foundation September 2026 exams take place?

The CA Foundation September 2026 exams will take place from September 2, 2026. Examinations will be conducted till September 9, 2026.

What are the CA Intermediate September 2026 exam dates?

CA Intermediate exams will be conducted from September 1, 2026, to September 12, 2026. There are two types of papers in CA Intermediate, namely Group 1 and Group 2 papers.