The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released mock test paper schedules for CA Final students. The papers are for students preparing for the November 2026 examinations. The announcement was made on August 10, 2026.
Mock Test Series 1 Schedule
Mock Test Paper Series I begins September 9, 2026. The tests will run until September 21, 2026. Students can take these tests in physical or virtual formats.
Mock Test Series 2 Schedule
Mock Test Paper Series II starts September 23, 2026. This series concludes on October 5, 2026. It also offers both physical and virtual participation options.
Test Details and Participation
Students interested in physical mock tests should contact their local ICAI branches. The ICAI Board of Studies (Academic) is administering the tests. Both series cover all papers for the CA Final November 2026 exams.
Guidelines for Students
Question papers will be uploaded to the BoS Knowledge Portal at boslive.icai.org by 9:30 AM on the scheduled dates. Students must download and complete the papers within the designated time limits. Answer keys will follow within 48 hours of each paper's start time. This allows students to self-assess their performance.
Test Paper Schedule Overview
Series I
Series I runs from September 9 to September 21, 2026.
| Date | Time | Paper |
| September 9, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-1: Financial Reporting |
| September 11, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management |
| September 15, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics |
| September 17, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation |
| September 19, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws |
| September 21, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) |
Series II
Series II runs from September 23 to October 5, 2026.
| Date | Time | Paper |
| September 23, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-1: Financial Reporting |
| September 26, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management |
| September 28, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics |
| September 30, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation |
| October 3, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws |
| October 5, 2026 | 2 PM-5 PM | Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) |