The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced the official schedule for the CA September-November 2026 examinations.
The announcement includes exam dates, timings, duration, and centre-related details for CA Foundation, Intermediate, Final, and Post Qualification Course examinations.
The official notification was issued on May 2, 2026. Students preparing for the upcoming ICAI exams should carefully check the dates and plan their revision accordingly.
ICAI CA Intermediate September 2026 Exam Dates
The ICAI CA Intermediate September 2026 examinations will be held in two groups. Group I exams are scheduled for September 1, 3, and 6, 2026.
Group II exams will be conducted on September 8, 10, and 12, 2026. Candidates appearing for one or both groups should note the exact dates and avoid waiting until the last moment to complete exam preparations.
ICAI CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Dates
The CA Foundation September 2026 examinations will be held on September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026.
Foundation students should use the official schedule to prepare a subject-wise revision plan. Since the papers are spread across several days, candidates will get short gaps between exams to revise important topics.
ICAI CA Final November 2026 Exam Dates
The CA Final November 2026 examinations will be conducted in two groups. Group I exams are scheduled for November 2, 4, and 6, 2026.
Group II exams will be held on November 9, 11, and 13, 2026. Final-level candidates should carefully follow the official timetable because the papers are scheduled across two weeks.
Post Qualification Course Exam Dates
ICAI has also released the schedule for Post Qualification Course examinations.
The International Taxation – Assessment Test will be conducted on November 11 and 13, 2026.
The Insurance and Risk Management Technical Examination will be held on November 6, 9, 11, and 13, 2026, for Modules I to IV.
These dates are important for members and candidates appearing for specialized qualification exams.
ICAI Exam Timings And Duration
ICAI has confirmed the timings and duration for the September-November 2026 exams. CA Foundation Papers 1 and 2 will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM, with a duration of three hours.
Foundation Papers 3 and 4 will be held from 2 PM to 4 PM, with a duration of two hours.
All CA Intermediate papers will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM for three hours.
For CA Final, Papers 1 to 5 will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM, while Paper 6 will be conducted from 2 PM to 6 PM for four hours.
The International Taxation Assessment Test will also be held from 2 PM to 6 PM for four hours.
No Date Change For Public Holidays
ICAI has clearly stated that exam dates will not change even if any scheduled exam day is declared a public holiday by the Central Government, State Government, or local authorities.
This means candidates should treat the announced dates as final and make travel, accommodation, and study plans accordingly.
Exam Centres And Cities
The ICAI announcement also includes details regarding exam centres in cities across India. Candidates should check the official notification and application process carefully while selecting their preferred exam city.
Students must ensure that they choose their centre correctly during form submission, as changes may not always be allowed later.
Conclusion
The ICAI September-November 2026 exam schedule is now officially available for CA Foundation, Intermediate, Final, and Post Qualification Course examinations.
Intermediate and Foundation exams will be held in September, while Final and Post Qualification Course exams will take place in November.
Candidates should note all dates, timings, exam duration, and centre instructions carefully. Since ICAI has confirmed that exams will not be postponed due to public holidays, students should begin focused preparation based on the official timetable.