ICAI CA January 2026 registration window opens at icai.gov.in: Check direct link to apply online here
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened registration for the CA January 2026 examinations for Foundation, Intermediate and Final programmes. Aspirants can now apply online through the official ICAI portal. The registration window without late fee will remain open until November 16, 2025, while forms with late fee will be accepted until November 19, 2025.The exams will be conducted in January across various centres in India and abroad. Applicants are advised to fill their forms carefully and use the correction window if required, as ICAI will allow changes in exam city and medium between November 20 and 22, 2025.
ICAI CA January 2026: Important dates
The application period without late fee runs from November 3 to November 16, 2025. With late fee payment, students can submit the form until November 19, 2025. ICAI will also enable a correction window from November 20 to 22, 2025. The Final Group I examination will take place on January 5, 7 and 9, while Group II will be held on January 11, 13 and 16. Intermediate Group I is scheduled for January 6, 8 and 10, and Group II for January 12, 15 and 17. The Foundation exam dates are January 18, 20, 22 and 24, 2026.
How to apply for ICAI CA January 2026 exams
Here is how eligible candidates can apply online for ICAI CA January 2026 session:
- Visit the ICAI e-services portal through the official website.
- Log in with your existing account or register as a new user.
- Select the course (Foundation/Inter/Final) and January 2026 exam.
- Fill in personal, educational, and registration details.
- Choose exam centre city and medium of exam.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (late fee if applicable).
- Review all details and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page and payment receipt.
- Track updates and later download admit card from the portal.
Direct link to apply here.
Exam fee structure for India centres
For Indian centres, the Foundation exam fee is ₹1,500. Intermediate exam fees are ₹1,500 for a single group and ₹2,700 for both groups. Final students will need to pay ₹1,800 for one group or ₹3,300 for both groups. A late fee of ₹600 will be charged for applications submitted after November 16.