CA Foundation exam date 2026 (September session): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA Foundation September 2026 exam dates as September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026. Paper 1 (Accounting) is on September 2, followed by Paper 2 on September 5, Paper 3 on September 7, and Paper 4 on September 9, 2026. The exam form window (with late fee of Rs. 600) closed on July 22, 2026.
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CA Foundation Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Session | September 2026 |
| CA Foundation Exam Dates | September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026 |
| Number of Papers | 4 |
| Exam Form Start Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Exam Form Last Date (without late fee) | July 19, 2026 |
| Official Website | icaiexam.icai.org |
CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Dates
| Paper | Subject | Exam Date | Exam Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Principles and Practice of Accounting | September 2, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting | September 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics | September 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2 hours |
| Paper 4 | Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge | September 9, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2 hours |
CA Foundation Exam Timings 2026
Candidates must reach the exam centre well before the reporting time. The table below shows the general timing structure for the CA Foundation exam.
| Particulars | Time |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 1:30 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 2:00 PM |
| Exam End Time | 5:00 PM (Papers 1 & 2) / 4:00 PM (Papers 3 & 4) |
CA Foundation Important Dates 2026 (September Session)
The table below summarises all the key CA Foundation Sep 2026 dates, from the start of the application form to the correction window.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application form | July 6, 2026 |
| Last date to register (without late fee) | July 19, 2026 |
| Last date to register (with late fee of Rs. 600) | July 22, 2026 |
| Application/exam form correction window | July 23 to July 25, 2026 |
| Admit card release (tentative) | Last week of August 2026, around 15 days before the exam |
| Paper 1 - Accounting | September 2, 2026 |
| Paper 2 - Business Laws and BCR | September 5, 2026 |
| Paper 3 - Business Mathematics, LR & Statistics | September 7, 2026 |
| Paper 4 - Business Economics and BCK | September 9, 2026 |
How to Apply for CA Foundation Exam Form 2026
- Visit the official ICAI exam portal.
- Log in using your Self Service Portal (SSP) credentials.
- Select the CA Foundation exam form for the relevant session.
- Fill in the required exam-related details carefully.
- Pay the applicable exam fee (and late fee, if applicable).
- Submit the form and save/download the confirmation for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that details filled in the exam form remain consistent throughout the admission process, as errors can only be corrected once during the correction window.
Important Instructions for CA Foundation Candidates
- Keep track of the CA Foundation exam dates 2026 for any updates or changes issued by ICAI.
- The correction window is available only once before the exam - verify all details carefully.
- Entry into the exam centre is strictly prohibited without a valid admit card.
- Only candidates who have submitted the exam form will be issued the admit card.