ICAI CA May 2026 Registration Without Late Fee Ends Today as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will close the application window for the upcoming Chartered Accountancy examinations. Candidates who wish to appear for the CA Foundation, Intermediate, or Final examinations in May 2026 must complete the online exam form submission through the ICAI SSP portal before 16 March 2026 to avoid paying an additional fee.
The registration process for the CA May session began on 3 March 2026. Candidates who miss the standard deadline will still be able to submit the exam form during the late fee window.
CA May 2026 Registration With Late Fee
ICAI has provided an additional opportunity for candidates who fail to submit their exam forms before the regular deadline. The late fee application window will remain open for a limited period.
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Event |
Date |
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Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee |
16 March 2026 |
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Late Fee Application Window |
17 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 |
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Late Fee Amount |
INR 600 |
Candidates submitting the exam form during this period will need to pay the additional fee along with the regular examination charges.
ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Dates
ICAI has released the official schedule for the CA May 2026 examinations for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. The exams will be conducted in multiple groups during May. The complete exam schedule is provided below.
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CA Course |
Exam Dates |
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CA Foundation |
14 May, 16 May, 18 May, 20 May 2026 |
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CA Intermediate Group 1 |
3 May, 5 May, 7 May 2026 |
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CA Intermediate Group 2 |
9 May, 11 May, 13 May 2026 |
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CA Final Group 1 |
2 May, 4 May, 6 May 2026 |
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CA Final Group 2 |
8 May, 10 May, 12 May 2026 |
Candidates should verify their eligibility and complete the exam form submission before the deadline.
How to Apply for ICAI CA May 2026 Exam?
The application process for the Chartered Accountancy examinations is conducted online through the ICAI SSP portal. Candidates must log in using their registered credentials to complete the exam form. The steps to apply are listed below.
- Visit the ICAI e-services portal
- Enter the User ID and password
- Click on Sign In
- Open the examination form for the respective course
- Fill in the required details carefully
- Upload the photograph and signature
- Pay the examination fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Candidates are advised to review all details before final submission to avoid errors in the examination form.
ICAI CA May 2026 Exams for Foundation, Inter and Final
The ICAI CA examinations are conducted for candidates pursuing the Chartered Accountancy qualification in India. The May 2026 session includes exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels.
Students who complete the exam form submission successfully will be eligible to download their admit cards and appear for the exams scheduled throughout May 2026. Further updates regarding admit cards and exam guidelines will be released on the official ICAI portal.