Overview
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA Foundation examination schedule for the September 2026 session. The four papers will be conducted on September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026. This is an academic examination notification, not a recruitment drive; therefore, no posts or vacancies are associated with it.
Candidates planning to appear for the session should complete the online examination form within the prescribed period and monitor the ICAI portal for application dates, admit cards and result updates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Post Name | CA Foundation September 2026 Examination |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | icai.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Paper 1 Exam Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Paper 2 Exam Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Paper 3 Exam Date | September 7, 2026 |
| Paper 4 Exam Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination is expected to be held in the afternoon shift. Under the existing paper pattern, Papers 1 and 2 are generally conducted from 2 pm to 5 pm for three hours, while Papers 3 and 4 are generally held from 2 pm to 4 pm for two hours. Candidates must verify the final timing, reporting instructions and examination centre on their admit cards.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must be registered for the CA Foundation course with the ICAI Board of Studies and satisfy the applicable registration cut-off.
- Applicants should have completed the required study period before the September 2026 examination begins.
- A candidate must have appeared in or passed the Class 12 examination, or an equivalent examination recognised by the Central or state government, to become eligible to appear.
- Students should ensure that their registration remains valid for the relevant examination cycle.
- Candidates admitted through any permitted route must meet all documentary and academic requirements specified by ICAI.
Age Limit
- ICAI does not prescribe a minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the CA Foundation examination.
- Eligibility is determined by educational qualification, valid course registration and completion of the mandatory study period.
Fees
- The September 2026 examination fee will be stated in the detailed online application notice.
- The examination fee amount is currently TBA.
- Candidates submitting the form after the normal deadline may have to pay an additional late fee.
- Online payment can generally be made through the payment methods available on the examination portal.
- Any correction-window charges or overseas examination-centre fees, where applicable, must be paid separately.
Selection Process
- Registration and eligibility verification: Candidates must hold valid CA Foundation registration and fulfil the academic and study-period conditions.
- Written examination: Eligible students must appear for all four Foundation papers on the scheduled dates. The papers cover Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics.
- Result and qualification: Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum marks in individual papers and the required aggregate to qualify. Successful candidates can proceed to the next level of the Chartered Accountancy course after completing the applicable formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICAI website at icai.org and open the examination or student services section.
- Access the ICAI self-service portal and sign in using the registered student credentials. New users should complete the required account activation process.
- Select the examination form for the CA Foundation September 2026 session.
- Check the displayed personal details, registration number, photograph, signature and course information. Any discrepancy should be addressed before final submission.
- Choose the preferred examination city and, where applicable, the medium of examination carefully. Centre allotment will remain subject to availability and ICAI rules.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee online and submit the form. Candidates should save the payment receipt and completed application form for future reference.
- Download the admit card once it is released. Verify the paper dates, venue, reporting time and instructions, and carry all required documents to the examination centre.
Applicants should not wait until the final day because payment failures, login issues or incorrect profile details may delay submission. The form should be reviewed thoroughly before it is locked.
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FAQs
1. When will the CA Foundation September 2026 examinations be held?
The four papers are scheduled for September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026.
2. When will the CA Foundation September 2026 application form open?
The application start date and closing date are TBA. Candidates should regularly check the ICAI examination portal.
3. When will ICAI release the admit card and result?
The admit card and result dates have not yet been announced. Admit cards are normally made available online before the examination, while the result will be published after evaluation is completed.
