CA Exams 2026: Dates, Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility

ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule

CA Foundation 2026 Eligibility

• Class 12: Passed or appeared from recognized board
• Study Period: Minimum 4 months before exam
• Registration: With ICAI Board of Studies (BoS) before deadline
• Provisional: Class 10 passed + awaiting Class 12 results

Registration Process

1. Visit icai.org → E-Services → Foundation
2. Fill online form → Pay fees → Download form
3. Submit printed form + documents to ICAI regional office (within 7 days)

Documents Required

• Class 12 Admit Card/Marksheet
• Passport-size photo
• Proof of nationality (Foreign students)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• Class 10 Marksheet (Name + DOB proof)

CA Intermediate 2026 Eligibility

1. Foundation Route

• Pass CA Foundation exam
• Register for Intermediate course

2. Direct Entry Route

Registration Process

1. ICAI SSP Portal → Intermediate Course
2. Select Foundation/Direct Entry route
3. Upload documents → Pay fees → Submit to regional office

CA Final January 2026 Eligibility

Key Requirements

Registration Process

1. ICAI SSP Portal → CA Final (New Course)
2. Pre-filled details → Upload documents
3. Pay ₹22,000 → Download confirmation

CA Exam 2026 Application Schedule

ICAI CA Exam Fees (January 2026)

CA Exams 2026 Preparation Tips

• Syllabus: Master ICAI syllabus + new exam pattern
• Plan: Realistic study schedule per subject
• Material: ICAI study material (Primary resource)
• Practice: Previous papers + Mock tests
• Updates: Monitor icai.org regularly