NewsIMTSICAI CA January 2026 exam registration begins today, 3 November 2025, at icai.org. Students can apply for Final, Inter, and Foundation courses through the official website. The last date to submit applications without late fee is 16 November 2025, while applications with a late fee of ₹600 (US $10 for overseas) can be submitted until 19 November 2025. Changes to exam city/medium can be made from 20-22 November 2025. Final course exams for group 1 will be held on 5, 7, and 9 January 2026, and group 2 on 11, 13, and 16 January 2026. Intermediate course exams for group 1 are scheduled for 6, 8, and 10 January 2026, and group 2 on 12, 15, and 17 January 2026. Foundation course exams will take place on 18, 20, 22, and 24 January 2026. Payment can be made via credit/debit cards, net banking, or Bhim UPI. (Updated 3 Nov 2025, 08:49 IST; source: link)
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Registration Begins
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened registration for the January 2026 CA exams starting today, 3 November 2025. Students can now apply for Final, Intermediate, and Foundation courses through the official website icai.org. The last date to submit applications without any extra charges is 16 November 2025. Students who miss this deadline can still apply until 19 November 2025 by paying a late fee of ₹600 for Indian students or $10 for overseas candidates. Those who need to change their exam city or medium will have a short window from 20-22 November 2025 to make these adjustments.
Exam Schedule and Payment Options
The January 2026 CA exams will follow a staggered schedule across different courses. Final course exams for group 1 will be conducted on 5, 7, and 9 January, while group 2 exams will be held on 11, 13, and 16 January. Intermediate course exams for group 1 are scheduled for 6, 8, and 10 January, with group 2 exams on 12, 15, and 17 January. Foundation course exams will take place on 18, 20, 22, and 24 January 2026. Students can complete their registration payment through various digital methods including credit cards, debit cards, net banking, or Bhim UPI, making the process convenient for all applicants.
Key Points
- ICAI CA January 2026 exam registration begins today, 3 November 2025 , at icai.org.
- The last date to submit applications without late fee is 16 November 2025 , while applications with a late fee of ₹600 (US $10 for overseas) can be submitted until 19 November 2025.
- Changes to exam city/medium can be made from 20- 22 November 2025.