ICAI CA Exam Date Sheet For May 2026 has been released! CA aspirants waiting for the ICAI CA Exam timetable can now access the official 2026 schedule to plan their studies. The official date sheet for the ICAI CA May examination is available on its official website in PDF form. Hence, you can download it and start preparing for the upcoming examination.
This CA May Exam Date has been issued for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations under the ICAI New Scheme of Education and Training. So, whatever course you are pursuing, feel free to check your exam schedule below and let’s start your preparation according to it.
Along with the ICAI CA May Exam Date Sheet 2026, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has mentioned critical details such as exam timings, application fees, and the March 2026 application window. Below, we have attached the official details so you can grab all the information about the exam.
Overview!
| Conducting Authority | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Exam name | ICAI CA May 2026 Exam |
| Exam Form Dates | March 3, 2026 to March 16, 2026 |
| Correction Window | 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026 |
| Category | CA Exam Date Sheet 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.icai.org/ |
ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Dates (Official)
Under the New Scheme, the Intermediate and Final levels now consist of 6 papers each. Here are the confirmed dates for the May 2026 session:
| Courses | Exam Dates (May 2026) |
|---|---|
| Foundation | May 14, 16, 18, 20 |
| Intermediate | Group I: May 3, 5, 7 | Group II: May 9, 11, 13 |
| Final | Group I: May 2, 4, 6 | Group II: May 8, 10, 12 |
| Members (INTT-AT) | May 8 & 10 |
ICAI CA 2026 May Session Exam Timings
As usual, the ICAI Exam timing remains consistent. You are granted a 15-minute reading time (1:45 PM to 2:00 PM) for all subjective-type papers to help you strategize. However, please note that no reading time is provided for the objective papers (Foundation Papers 3 & 4). Unless unforeseen circumstances necessitate a reschedule, the following timings will apply:
| ICAI CA Level | Paper Details | Exam Timings (IST) |
| Foundation | Paper 1 & 2 (Subjective) | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Foundation | Paper 3 & 4 (Objective) | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Intermediate | All Papers (1 to 6) | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Final | Paper 1 to 5 | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Final | Paper 6 (Integrated Business Solutions) | 2 PM to 6 PM (4 Hours) |
ICAI CA Exam Fee 2026
Students appearing for the May 2026 attempt must submit their forms between March 3 and March 16, 2026. Late submissions are accepted until March 19 with a fee of ₹600. Admit cards are expected to be released by the third week of April 2026.
Foundation Course Examination |
|
| Indian Centre(s) | ₹ 1500/- |
| Overseas Centre(s) | US$ 325 |
Intermediate Course Examination |
|
| Single Group (Indian Centres) | ₹ 1500/- |
| Both Groups (Indian Centres) | ₹ 2700/- |
Final Course Examination |
|
| Single Group (Indian Centres) | ₹ 1800/- |
| Both Groups (Indian Centres) | ₹ 3300/- |
Watch: How to Prepare for CA May 2026
Important Links!
| Official Date Sheet PDF | Click Here |
| ICAI Official Website | Click Here |
| SpinOnEducation Home | Click Here |
References:
- Official Announcement: ICAI Examination Notifications 2026
- NIRF 2025 Data: National Institutional Ranking Framework 2025