ICAI 2026: CA Foundation & Inter Result (Out), Check Exam Pattern, Question Paper, Cutoffs

Q: Ques: What is the last date for the CA Form for the May Session 2026?

Ans: ICAI conducts the Chartered Accountants (CA) exams thrice (January, May, and September) in a year. For January exams, the application deadline has already passed. The last date without a late fee for the CA May session application form is March 16, 2026. Candidates can apply till March 19, 2026, with a late fee.

Bhaskar Das

Arts and Board Exam Specialist | Updated on - Apr 1, 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation & CA Inter results today, i.e. 8th March 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exams in January 2026 can download their scorecard through the official ICAI result link.

The ICAI registration for the May session has started on 3rd March at the ICAI SSP Portal and will continue till 19th March, 2026. The results for CA Final exams (January Session), conducted between January 5 and January 16, were published by ICAI on 1st March 2026. Students can download their scorecard from the official website of ICAI.

For the declaration of CA Intermediate and CA Foundation 2026 results, the examination authority has released an official notice on 2nd March 2026.
Candidates are advised to keep their ICAI admit card ready beforehand. The admit card will contain Registration Number & Roll Number, through which ICAI results can be checked.
The CA Foundation and CA Inter result link for 2026 will be activated on the official ICAI websites: icai.nic.in/caresult.

*Direct Link for ICAI CA Foundation & Inter Result 2026 (Out)*

The CA Intermediate 2026 January exams were conducted between 6 and 17 January 2026 by ICAI.
With the completion of Foundation exams, ICAI conducted CA Intermediate 2026 exams between 18 and 24 January 2026.

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Key Summary The ICAI Registration for the May Session 2026 is ongoing from March 3 and will be concluded on March 16, 2026. The CA Final exam January session result was out on icai.nic.in on 1st March, 2026. CA Intermediate and CA Foundation results and scorecards are now available for download. Candidates are required to enter their registration and roll numbers to check their ICAI results 2026.

Table of Contents

What is ICAI CA Exam 2026?
ICAI CA Exam 2026 Highlights
ICAI CA Exam 2026: Result
ICAI Exam Dates 2026: January & May Sessions
CA Exam 2026: January Session Exam Dates
CA Exam 2026: May Session Exam Dates
ICAI CA Application Form 2026: May Session
ICAI CA May Exam Fees 2026: Foundation, Inter, & Final
ICAI CA Exam Pattern 2026
Are ICAI Exams Difficult to Pass?
Will the CA syllabus change for the May Session?
Can I Pass CA Foundation in 7 days?
FAQs

What is ICAI CA Exam 2026?

ICAI is the conducting body of Chartered Accountants (CA) exams thrice (January, May, and September) in a year. The CA January exams 2026 were conducted from 5 January to 24 January for all three levels.

Every year, around 4–5 lakh students write CA exams across Foundation, Intermediate, & Final levels. However, the passing percentage of ICAI CA exams is too low.
In the CA Final January exam 2026, a total of 69,591 students appeared at 576 exam centres in India and abroad.
With the declaration of results on 1st March, 2026, only 7,590 students cleared the Chartered Accountant Final exam.
According to the official data through the ICAI press release, around 10.90% students passed both Group I and Group II CA Final January 2026 exam.

ICAI CA Exam 2026 Highlights

All the CA aspirants can check the exam highlights, including frequency, duration, and test centres, given below in tabulated form:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ICAI CA Exam
Conducting Body	Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Level of Exam	National
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Duration	Two hours
Language	English
ICAI Result	CA Foundation Result (January Session): March 8, 2026 CA Intermediate Result (January Session): March 8, 2026 CA Final Result (January Session): March 1, 2026
Exam Purpose	Training and certifying Chartered Accountants (CA) in India
Course Offered	Chartered Accountancy
Total number of Test Cities	192 cities in the country and 8 cities abroad
Exam Website	icai.org

ICAI CA Exam 2026: Result

The CA January session 2026 exams are over on 24th January 2026. On 1st March, 2026, the ICAI published the CA Final January Session results. According to the Times of India News, only 7,590 students successfully passed the CA Final exams, and their dream of becoming Chartered Accountants turned into reality.

The top three ranks in the CA Final 2026 January exams were achieved by Diksha Goyal (Rank 1), Anirudh Garg (Rank 2), and Rishabh Jain and Dhruv Dembla (Rank 3).

Source: CA Final Result (January) ICAI Press Release

The ICAI has released the CA Foundation & CA Intermediate (January) results 2026 on March 08.
The official links for checking CA results 2026 are icai.in and icai.org. Candidates will be required to enter their registration number and roll number to check and download the ICAI scorecard.

Source: ICAI CA Intermediate and CA Foundation Result Date 2026

ICAI Exam Dates 2026: January & May Sessions

ICAI Exam Dates for January & May 2026 Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams are mentioned below:

CA Exam 2026: January Session Exam Dates

Dates	Paper Timing	Level
18th, 20th, 22nd & 24th January 2026	Paper 1 & 2: 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours)Paper 3 & 4: 2 PM to 4 PM (2 Hours)	Foundation
Group I: 6th, 8th & 10th January 2026 Group II: 12th, 15th & 17th January 2026	2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours)	Intermediate
Group I: 5th, 7th & 9th January 2026 Group II: 11th, 13th & 16th January 2026	Paper 1 to 5: 2 PM to 5 PM (3 Hours)Paper 6: 2 PM to 6 PM (4 Hours)	Final

CA Exam 2026: May Session Exam Dates

Session	Exam Dates	Level
May 2026	Group I: May 2, 4, 6, 2026Group II: May 8, 10, 12, 2026	Final
May 2026	Group I: 3, 5, 7, 2026Group II: May 9, 11, 13, 2026	Intermediate
May 2026	May 14, 16, 18, 20 2026	Foundation

Also Check: ICAI 2026 Result

ICAI CA Application Form 2026: May Session

The ICAI CA registration 2026 for the May session is live on the ICAI SSP Portal. Candidates who want to appear for CA Foundation/Inter/Final in May 2026 can fill out the ICAI CA application form till 16th March, 2026 (without late fee). Those candidates who failed to complete their registration or make payment can fill till 19th March, 2026, with a penalty fee.

Source: ICAI SSP Portal

Step	Process
Registration	Online at eservices.icai.org
January Session	Over November 3–16, 2025 (without late fee); November 19 with an INR 600 late fee
May Session	March 3–16, 2026 (without late fee); March 19 with a late fee
Correction Window	Available post-submission for city/medium changes

Ques: What is the last date for the CA Form for the May Session 2026?

Ans: ICAI conducts the Chartered Accountants (CA) exams thrice (January, May, and September) in a year. For January exams, the application deadline has already passed.

The last date without a late fee for the CA May session application form is March 16, 2026.
Candidates can apply till March 19, 2026, with a late fee.

ICAI CA May Exam Fees 2026: Foundation, Inter, & Final

The total fee without a late fine for the CA Foundation exam for single & both groups is the same, i.e, INR 1500. However, ICAI application form fees for Inter and Finals vary between INR 1500 and INR 3300 across single and both groups without a late penalty.

Level	Single Group	Both Groups	Late Fee
CA Foundation	–	INR 1500	INR 600
CA Intermediate	INR 1500	INR 2700	INR 600
CA Final	INR 1800	INR 3300	INR 600

The detailed examination fee for the CA exam in May 2026 is given below:

Source: CA Fee Chart for May 2026 Exams

ICAI CA Exam Pattern 2026

The ICAI CA exam pattern for CA Inter and Finals includes 30% MCQs based on case studies, and the remaining 70% questions are descriptive per paper. For the CA Foundation, there will be a mix of objective and subjective questions in all 4 papers.

Level	Number of Papers	Pattern	Passing Criteria
Foundation	4	Oobjective+Subjective	40% per paper + 50% aggregate
Intermediate	6	30% MCQ+ 70% Descriptive	40% per paper +50% per group
Final	6	30% MCQ+ 70% Descriptive	40% per paper + 50% per group

Are ICAI Exams Difficult to Pass?

Yes, becoming a Chartered Accountant is very challenging as it demands a 5-year commitment to study and a deep understanding. The CA syllabus is very vast, and there are lower passing rates every year, which makes it one of the most difficult competitive examinations.

A CA aspirant posted on Quora,

“The reason for failure in CA is a lack of consistency and preparation... CA is a continuous 5‑year journey... With proper planning and the right strategy, one can clear the exams.”- Quora.

Will the CA syllabus change for the May Session?

As per ICAI’s New Scheme for Education & Training, the CA May session exam pattern will be the same as the January Session.

CA Foundation: 4 Papers (No reductions) but updated content
CA Intermediate: 6 Papers (divided into two groups)
CA Final: 6 Papers (Earlier, 8 papers)

The detailed syllabus for CA Foundation, Inter, & Final exams is given below:

Level	Papers (Total Marks: 100 each)
Foundation (4 papers)	Accounting Business Laws Quantitative Aptitude Business Economics
Intermediate (6 papers)	Group I: 1. Advanced Accounting 2. Corporate & Other Laws3. Taxation Group II: 4. Cost & Management Accounting Auditing & Ethics Financial Management & Strategic Management
Final (6 papers)	Group I: 1. Financial Reporting2. Advanced Financial Management3. Advanced Auditing Group II: 4. Direct Tax Laws 5. Indirect Tax Laws6. Multi-disciplinary Case Study

Can I Pass CA Foundation in 7 days?

Passing the CA foundation is not a school-based monthly exam where you revise subjects a day before the exam and get good marks. The CA Foundation consists of four papers with a vast syllabus.

Completing it in 7 days is very difficult, honestly impossible as per experts and CA Finalist, Pranit Bhandari. You can just revise two CA Foundation topics in 7 days. According to him, “it’s difficult to pass CA Foundation by covering only 50% of the syllabus (sorry to disappoint, but that’s the truth). You need to cover at least 70–80 % of the syllabus to pass the exams.”

FAQs

Ques: How many attempts are required to clear the CA final?

Ans: As per ICAI rules, there are no maximum limits for attempting CA Final exams.

The registration validity is 10 years, and within this time period, you can appear for the CA Finals as many times as you want.
To reduce waiting time and provide maximum opportunities for CA aspirants, ICA conducts CA exams in January, May, and September.

Ques: Is CA still worth it in 2026?

Ans: Yes, pursuing a Chartered Accountancy degree is still worthwhile in 2026. It is valuable for individuals who have a passion for finance.

It offers strong job security as there is a high demand in a growing economy.
CA is considered to be a globally recognised qualification that offers opportunities in taxation and business advisory services.

Ques: How many years of articleship for CA in 2026?

Ans: The articleship duration depends on the exam attempt, along with the specific syllabus followed for individuals aspiring to sit for the exams in 2026.

The standard articleship is mostly 3 years.
But there is a 2-year articleship model in the New Scheme of Education and Training of ICAI.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.