NewsIMTSICAI has started registration for CA January 2026 exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final programs from 3 November 2025. Candidates must apply online at eservices.icai.org by 16 November without late fee or by 19 November with additional late fee. The exams will be held on 18, 20, 22, and 24 January 2026. Students will receive 15-minute advance reading time from 1 PM to 2 PM for most papers except Foundation Papers 3 and 4 and Post Qualification Course papers. To register, students should visit the official ICAI website and follow the application schedule. Students can access the direct registration link on the ICAI website. (Updated 4 Nov 2025, 14:03 IST; source: link)
ICAI Opens Registration for January 2026 CA Exams
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has started accepting registrations for the January 2026 CA examinations. Students can apply for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final programs from November 3, 2025. The registration process is entirely online through the official website at eservices.icai.org. Candidates have until November 16 to register without any late fee, while those applying between November 17-19 will need to pay an additional late fee. This early announcement gives students adequate time to prepare their applications and necessary documents.
Exam Schedule and Important Guidelines for Candidates
The January 2026 CA examinations are scheduled for January 18, 20, 22, and 24. Students will receive 15 minutes of reading time from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM before most exams begin, except for Foundation Papers 3 and 4 and Post Qualification Course papers. This reading period allows candidates to familiarize themselves with the question paper before starting to write their answers. Students should carefully follow the application schedule and check the ICAI website regularly for any updates or changes to the exam pattern. Complete information about eligibility criteria and application procedures is available on the official website.
Key Points
- ICAI has started registration for CA January 2026 exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final programs from 3 November 2025.
- The exams will be held on 18, 20, 22, and 24 January 2026.
- Candidates must apply online at eservices.icai.org by 16 November without late fee or by 19 November with additional late fee.