ICAI CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Date & Schedule

CA Foundation September 2026 Exam Overview

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official schedule for the CA Foundation September 2026 session. Candidates must ensure they have completed their registration within the stipulated deadlines to be eligible for the admit card.

📅 Key Exam Dates

• Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting - September 2, 2026
• Paper 2: Business Laws and BCR - September 5, 2026
• Paper 3: Business Mathematics, LR & Statistics - September 7, 2026
• Paper 4: Business Economics and BCK - September 9, 2026

⏰ Exam Timings

• Reporting Time: 1:30 PM
• Exam Start Time: 2:00 PM
• Duration:

  • Papers 1 & 2: 3 Hours (Ends at 5:00 PM)
  • Papers 3 & 4: 2 Hours (Ends at 4:00 PM)

🗓️ Important Application Timeline

• Online Application Start: July 6, 2026
• Deadline (Without Late Fee): July 19, 2026
• Deadline (With Late Fee of ₹600): July 22, 2026
• Correction Window: July 23 to July 25, 2026
• Admit Card Release: Expected last week of August 2026

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit the official ICAI exam portal.
2. Log in via the Self Service Portal (SSP) credentials.
3. Select the relevant CA Foundation exam form.
4. Enter required details and pay the applicable fee.
5. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

⚠️ Important Instructions

• The correction window is available only once; verify all details carefully.
• A valid admit card is mandatory for entry into the exam center.
• Only candidates who successfully submit the exam form will receive admit cards.