ICAI CA January 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released by the third week of December 2025, ahead of the upcoming CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will conduct the January cycle under the revised syllabus, which introduces more skill-based assessments and offers thrice-yearly attempts — January, May, and September.
The January 2026 session marks the first full implementation of the new scheme. Candidates preparing for the exam can refer to the expected admit card release schedule and previous year trends provided below.
ICAI CA January 2026 Admit Card Expected Date
The expected release date of the ICAI CA January 2026 admit card is given in the table below. This helps candidates track when ICAI typically issues hall tickets before the examination cycle begins.
| Event | Date |
| ICAI CA January 2026 Admit Card Expected Date | By third week of December 2025 |
Candidates must download the admit card as soon as it is issued to avoid technical delays. The admit card will contain the exam centre, shift timings, and important instructions.
ICAI CA Admit Card: Previous Years’ Trends
The table below shows past release dates, helping candidates understand ICAI’s typical timeline. The January cycle often sees admit card releases in the second or third week of December.
| Exam Year | Admit Card Release Date |
| ICAI CA January 2025 | December 26, 2024 |
| ICAI CA January 2024 | December 27, 2023 |
| ICAI CA January 2023 | December 15, 2022 |
The trend indicates that ICAI usually publishes hall tickets 15–20 days before the exam commencement.
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam Schedule
The ICAI CA January 2026 examinations will begin in early January and continue until the third week of the month. The schedule for each level is given below for reference. All dates are confirmed as per the official exam cycle.
- CA Foundation: January 18, 20, 22, 24, 2026
- CA Intermediate (Group 1): January 6, 8, 10, 2026
- CA Intermediate (Group 2): January 12, 15, 17, 2026
- CA Final (Group 1): January 5, 7, 9, 2026
- CA Final (Group 2): January 11, 13, 16, 2026
These exams mark the beginning of the new thrice-yearly pattern, giving candidates additional opportunities to progress through the CA qualification levels.
The admit card is a mandatory document for all candidates appearing in the ICAI CA January 2026 session. Once released, it must be downloaded from the official ICAI website and verified for accuracy.
