ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Foundation, Inter & Final
The wait is over for the thousands of CA aspirants across the country. ICAI has officially released the CA May 2026 exam dates for all three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final.
Under the New Scheme of Education and Training, the CA May 2026 exam dates span from May 2 to May 20, 2026, following a structured group-wise sequence.
Table of Contents
Official ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Timetable (Overview)
| Course Level | Group / Papers | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CA Final | Group I | May 2, 4 & 6, 2026 |
| CA Final | Group II | May 8, 10 & 12, 2026 |
| CA Intermediate | Group I | May 3, 5 & 7, 2026 |
| CA Intermediate | Group II | May 9, 11 & 13, 2026 |
| CA Foundation | Papers 1–4 | May 14, 16, 18 & 20, 2026 |
Check out the Official ICAI website – https://icai.org/category/examination-students
CA Final May 2026 Exam Schedule (New Scheme)
| Group | Date | Day | Paper Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | May 2, 2026 | Saturday | Paper 1: Financial Reporting |
| Group I | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management (AFM) |
| Group I | May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | Paper 3: Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics |
| Group II | May 8, 2026 | Friday | Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation |
| Group II | May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws |
| Group II | May 12, 2026 | Tuesday | Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) |
Note:
Paper 6 (Integrated Business Solutions) is a 4-hour open-book exam requiring a multidisciplinary case-study-based approach.
CA Intermediate May 2026 Exam Schedule
| Group | Date | Day | Paper Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | May 3, 2026 | Sunday | Paper 1: Advanced Accounting |
| Group I | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws |
| Group I | May 7, 2026 | Thursday | Paper 3: Taxation |
| Group II | May 9, 2026 | Saturday | Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting |
| Group II | May 11, 2026 | Monday | Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics |
| Group II | May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | Paper 6: Financial Management & Strategic Management |
CA Foundation May 2026 Exam Schedule
| Date | Paper |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Paper 1 – Accounting |
| May 16, 2026 | Paper 2 – Business Laws |
| May 18, 2026 | Paper 3 – Quantitative Aptitude |
| May 20, 2026 | Paper 4 – Business Economics |
Quick Tip:
Papers 3 and 4 are objective-type (MCQs) and do not have a 15-minute reading time.
Important Application & Registration Deadlines (ICAI SSP)
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Form Start Date | March 3, 2026 |
| Last Date (No Late Fee) | March 16, 2026 |
| Last Date (With ₹600 Late Fee) | March 19, 2026 |
| Correction Window (City/Medium) | March 20 – March 22, 2026 |
Exam Timings & Duration Chart
| Level | Papers | Timing (IST) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Papers 1 & 2 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Foundation | Papers 3 & 4 | 2 PM – 4 PM | 2 Hours |
| Intermediate | All Papers | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Papers 1–5 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Paper 6 (IBS) | 2 PM – 6 PM | 4 Hours |
Conclusion
With the CA May 2026 exam dates officially locked in, it is time to move from planning to performing. Use this schedule to create a reverse-engineered study plan that allows at least 15 days for final revision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exams start with CA Final Group I on May 2, 2026.
Yes, during the correction window from March 20 to March 22, 2026.
4 hours (2 PM to 6 PM).
No, the schedule remains unchanged even if a day is declared a public holiday.