The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the CA May 2026 exam dates for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. As per the notification, the examinations will be conducted from May 2 to May 20, 2026, across multiple centres in India and selected international locations. ICAI has also confirmed that CA May 2026 registration will begin on March 3, 2026, and continue until March 19, 2026. Candidates planning to appear for the upcoming session are advised to review the schedule carefully and prepare their application documents in advance.
ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Schedule for All Levels
The CA May 2026 examination schedule has been released course-wise and group-wise to help candidates plan their preparation efficiently. ICAI has clarified that the exam timetable will not change, even if any exam date coincides with a public holiday. Below is the detailed ICAI CA May 2026 exam schedule:
Candidates should ensure that they appear only for the groups selected during the registration process.
ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Timings and Duration
ICAI has confirmed that most CA May 2026 papers across all levels will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. However, certain papers, including CA Foundation Papers 3 and 4, will have a 2-hour duration. Candidates will be provided advance reading time for applicable papers as per ICAI examination rules. Exact paper-wise timings will be mentioned on the admit card.
ICAI CA 2026 Exam Centres in India and Abroad
The CA May 2026 exams will be held at multiple examination centres across India and select overseas locations. ICAI has stated that international centres will be allotted based on availability and minimum candidate strength. Overseas exam centres include:
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Muscat
- Kathmandu
- Bahrain
Candidates must carefully select their preferred exam centre while filling the examination form, as requests for changes may not be entertained later.
Important Instructions for CA May 2026 Candidates
ICAI has highlighted several key points candidates should keep in mind:
- The exam schedule will not be revised due to public holidays
- Exam centre selection must be done carefully during registration
- Detailed instructions, paper codes, and city lists are available in the official notification
- Information on application fees and admit card release will be announced separately
Candidates are advised to regularly check official updates for further announcements related to CA May 2026.
