ICAI CA May registration 2026 is now open for eligible candidates aiming to appear in the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final examinations scheduled for May 2026.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducts the entire process online via its Self Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org. Candidates must submit their exam forms before the deadlines to avoid missing the opportunity for this session.
The window for submitting the online exam form opened on 3 March 2026, and timely submission is essential for smooth processing.
ICAI CA May 2026 Registration – Overview
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Conducting Authority: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
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Exam Session: May 2026 (CA Foundation, Intermediate, Final)
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Mode of Registration: Online via Self Service Portal (SSP) – eservices.icai.org
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Official Website: icai.org
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Current Status: Open (exam form submission from 3 March 2026)
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Exam Mode: Offline (pen and paper) at designated centres
Apply Online: Visit eservices.icai.org (ICAI SSP Portal)
ICAI CA May 2026 Important Dates
As per ICAI announcements and reliable updates:
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Opening of Online Exam Form (All levels): 3 March 2026 (10:00 AM IST)
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Last Date to Submit Without Late Fee: 16 March 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
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Last Date to Submit With Late Fee: 19 March 2026 (late fee: ₹600 for Indian centres / US $10 for overseas)
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Correction Window (for city/medium/group, where applicable): 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026
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Admit Card Release: Expected in the third week of April 2026 (exact date to be notified on icai.org)
Exam Dates (as announced by ICAI):
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CA Final: Group I – 2, 4, 6 May 2026; Group II – 8, 10, 12 May 2026
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CA Intermediate: Group I – 3, 5, 7 May 2026; Group II – 9, 11, 13 May 2026
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CA Foundation: 14, 16, 18, 20 May 2026
Level-Wise Details for ICAI CA May 2026
CA Foundation
- Eligibility requires passing or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) and valid registration with ICAI (the last date for registration to appear in May 2026 was typically 1 January 2026). A minimum 4-month study period must be completed.
CA Intermediate
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Foundation Route: After clearing CA Foundation and meeting study period requirements.
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Direct Entry Route: For eligible graduates/postgraduates (with minimum marks as per ICAI norms); may require articleship commencement and duration completion.
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Group selection (one or both) is available during form filling.
CA Final
- Candidates must have passed both groups of CA Intermediate and completed the required practical training (articleship) as per regulations. Check for any self-paced modules or other new scheme requirements applicable for May 2026.
Eligibility Criteria (Broad Guidelines)
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CA Foundation: Class 12 passed/appearing + valid ICAI registration.
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CA Intermediate: Qualified CA Foundation or direct entry eligibility (graduation with specified percentage/subjects).
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CA Final: Passed both CA Intermediate groups + completed/ongoing articleship as required.
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Other Requirements: Valid course registration, practical training compliance, and updated profile/documents on SSP.
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Reserved category relaxations apply where specified.
Always refer to the latest ICAI Board of Studies (BOS) notifications for exact criteria, as rules may update.
Registration Fees
ICAI publishes level-wise fees in the official exam notification (check on icai.org or during form submission):
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Fees vary by level (Foundation/Intermediate/Final), group selection (single/both), and centre location (India vs. overseas).
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Late Fee: ₹600 (Indian centres) or US $10 (overseas) for submissions from 17–19 March 2026.
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Payment is online via debit/credit card, net banking, etc., on the SSP portal.
Exact amounts for May 2026 are displayed during the application process; confirm before payment.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for ICAI CA May 2026
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Visit eservices.icai.org or icai.org → Students → Examinations/SSP.
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Log in with your SSP credentials ([email protected] format); new users create an account.
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Select the exam level (Foundation/Intermediate/Final) and the May 2026 session.
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Fill details: personal info, registration number, group(s), medium (English/Hindi where allowed), and preferred exam centre (direct selection available this time).
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Upload photo, signature, and any required documents (ensure specifications met).
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Pay the fee (plus late fee if applicable) online.
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Submit and download the confirmation/receipt.
Correction Window
From 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026, log in to edit permitted fields like exam city, medium, or group (no extra fee typically during this window).
Admit Card and Exam Pattern
Admit cards are expected in late April 2026 via SSP, download, verify details, and carry to the centre.
Exams remain offline:
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CA Foundation: 4 papers
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CA Intermediate & Final: 6 papers (3 per group)
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Passing: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per group (confirm latest scheme).
Important Documents to Keep Ready
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Scanned photo and signature
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Academic certificates (10th/12th, graduation if applicable)
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ICAI registration details
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Articleship/training proof (for Intermediate/Final)
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Category certificate (if claiming relaxation)
