ICAI CA May 2026 Registration with Late Fees Closes on 19 March 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has kept the CA May 2026 registration window open with late fees for candidates who have not yet applied for the upcoming Chartered Accountancy examination cycle. This extended period runs up to 19 March 2026, allowing aspirants to submit their exam forms for the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, or CA Final examinations with an additional late fee.

ICAI CA May 2026 Registration: Important Dates

The ICAI CA May 2026 session follows a structured application schedule, giving candidates multiple opportunities to register:

• Registration Start Date: 03 March 2026
• Last Date Without Late Fee: 16 March 2026
• Last Date With Late Fee: 19 March 2026
• Correction Window: After 19 March (usually for a few days)

Candidates who miss the regular deadline had the option to apply with a late fee, but this will not be accepted after 19 March 2026. Those who still need corrections in their submitted forms will be able to make changes during the designated correction window after the late registration closes.

How to Apply for ICAI CA May 2026 Exams?

Students seeking to register for the CA May 2026 examinations should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official ICAI eServices portal on the institute’s website.
2. Log in with the user ID and password.
3. Access the CA May 2026 examination form for the desired level: Foundation, Intermediate, or Final.
4. Enter all required academic and personal details.
5. Upload the necessary photograph and signature files.
6. Pay the late fee along with the applicable exam fee to complete registration.
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt for records.

Registrations normally close earlier without a late fee, so aspirants are encouraged to apply well before the deadline to avoid additional charges.

After ICAI CA Registration: What Candidates Should Know?

Once the ICAI CA May 2026 registration window—with or without late fee—closes, candidates can expect the following:

• ICAI will release the exam schedule and admit cards closer to the examination dates.
• The CA May 2026 examinations for all courses will be conducted in May with specific dates announced on the official portal.
• A correction window will be available for a short period to amend application details submitted earlier.