The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened registration for its Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams. These exams are scheduled for September and November 2026. Interested candidates must register online via the official ICAI website.
Registration Deadlines
The deadline to register without a late fee is July 19, 2026 . Candidates can still register with a late fee until July 22, 2026 . The online registration portal is accessible at eservices.icai.org.
Application Corrections
An application correction window will be available from July 23, 2026 . This period allows candidates to edit submitted application details. The correction window closes on July 25, 2026 .
How to Register
Candidates should follow these steps for online registration:
- Visit the official portal at eservices.icai.org.
- Register with personal details to access the candidate portal.
- Locate and click the September/November 2026 exams link.
- Select the desired course: CA Foundation, Intermediate, or Final.
- Complete the application form with personal and academic information.
- Pay the required online application fee.
- Review and submit the form. Download the acknowledgement slip.
Exam Schedule Overview
The ICAI has announced the following key dates for the 2026 examinations:
| Event | Date |
| Registration Begins | July 6, 2026 |
| Registration Ends (without late fee) | July 19, 2026 |
| Registration Ends (with late fee) | July 22, 2026 |
| Correction Window Opens | July 23, 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | July 25, 2026 |
| Foundation Exams | September 2 - 9, 2026 |
| Intermediate Exams | September 1 - 12, 2026 |
| Final Exams (Group 1) | November 2 - 6, 2026 |
| Final Exams (Group 2) | November 9 - 13, 2026 |
Candidates should regularly check the official ICAI website, icai.org, for all official communications and exam updates.
