ICAI CA January Exam 2026 Registration from today, how to apply for Final, Inter, Foundation course | Key dates
ICAI CA January Exam 2026: The registration window is scheduled to open on November 3, 2025. Check the steps to apply and other key details below.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is scheduled to begin the registrations for ICAI CA January Exam 2026 from Monday, November 3, 2025. Candidates who wish to register for final, inter and foundation courses January 2026 exam can submit their applications on the official website at icai.org.
ICAI CA January 2026 Exam: How to apply
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for ICAI CA January 2026 exam:
- Visit the official website at icai.nic.in.
- On the home page, click on the link to register for ICAI CA January 2026 exam
- Enter your credentials to login and submit.
- Fill in the application form and pay the examination fee.
- Review and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printout of the same for future reference.
Important dates
As per the schedule, the last date for submission of online examination application forms (without late fee) is November 16, 2025.
Whereas the date for submission of online application forms (with late fee of ₹600 or US $10 is November 19, 2025.
In addition, students seeking change of examination city / medium, application correction can be done between November 20 to 22, 2025.
Application fee
The course-wise fee details are as follows:
1. Intermediate Course Examination
| For Indian Centre(s) | |
|---|---|
| Single Group / Unit (All except 2) | ₹1500/- |
| Both Groups / Unit 2 | ₹2700/- |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | |
| Single Group / Unit (All except 2) | US$ 325 |
| Both Groups / Unit 2 | US$ 500 |
| For Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | |
| Single Group / Unit (All except 2) | INR ₹ 2200 |
| Both Groups / Unit 2 | INR ₹ 3400 |
2. Final Course Examination
| For Indian Centre(s) | |
|---|---|
| Single Group | ₹1800/- |
| Both Groups | ₹3300/- |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | |
| Single Group | US$ 325 |
| Both Groups | US$ 550 |
| For Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | |
| Single Group | ₹2200 |
| Both Groups | ₹4000 |
3. Foundation Course Exam
| For Indian Centre(s) | ₹1500/- |
|---|---|
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | US$ 325 |
| For Thimphu (Bhutan) & Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre(s) | ₹2200 |
| INTERNATIONAL TAXATION – ASSESSMENT TEST (INTT -AT) | ₹2000/- |
| INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT (IRM) TECHNICAL EXAMINATION | ₹2000/- |
Besides, the late fee for submission of application form after the scheduled last date is ₹600 (for Indian / Thimphu (Bhutan) / Kathmandu (Nepal) Centres) and US $ 10 (for overseas centres).
Candidates can pay their application fee through VISA, MASTER or MAESTRO Credit / Debit Card /Rupay Card / Net Banking / Bhim UPI.
Meanwhile, the final course examination for group 1 will be held on January 5, 7, and 9, 2025, and group 2 will be held on January 11, 13, and 16, 2026.
The intermediate course exam for group 1 will be conducted on January 6, 8 and 10, 2026 and group 2 will be held on January 12, 15 and 17, 2026.
Likewise, the foundation course exam will be held on January 18, 20, 22 and 24, 2026.
The international taxation-assessment test will be held on January 13 and 16, 2025, and the insurance and risk management technical exam will be conducted on January 9, 11, 13, and 16, 2026.
For more details, candidates are advised to check the official website of ICAI.
