The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation exam dates for the Janaury 2026 session. It is important to note that ICAI CA foundation exams will be held between 18^th January and 24th Janaury, 2026. 

ICAI will release the CA Foundation admit card for the Janaury 2026 session. Students who are going to appear in the CA Foundation exam in Janaury 2026 can download the CA Foundation admit card 14-15 days before the exam.

In addition to this, students who are planning to give the CA Foundation exam in January 2026, it is important to know that the last date for the CA Foundation exam January 2026 is 24^th January.

Previously, the CA Foundation exam was held twice a year, but as per the new notification of ICAI, now the CA Foundation exam is conducted three times a year in June, September, and January.

With the help of this blog, you will get all the information related to CA Foundation Exam dates in 2025.

CA Foundation Exam January 2026: Important dates

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• ICAI Foundation 2026 overview

ICAI CA Foundation Exam dates for January 2026 exams:

Check out the below table for CA Foundation exam dates and timings for the January 2026 session.

ICAI CA Foundation Exam Dates 2026 FAQs

On which date will the CA Foundation exam in January 2026 be held?

The CA Foundation January 2026 exam will be held between January 18 to January 24, 2026.

How many times a year will the CA Foundation exam be held?

Previously, the CA Foundation exam was conducted two times a year, but after the June 2024 session, the CA Foundation exam is now held three times a year in June, September, and January.

What is the last date for registration for the CA Foundation exam January 2026?

The last date for registration for the CA Foundation exam January 2026 is November 16, 2026.

Can I make changes to the CA Foundation exam form after submission?

Yes, you can make changes after submitting the CA Foundation exam with the help of the correction window.

What is the CA Foundation January 2026 registration fee for Indian students?

The CA Foundation January 2026 registration fee for Indian students is Rs. 9000/-.

When was the CA Foundation admit card for the January 2026 exam released?

The CA Foundation Admit card for the January 20265 exam will be released before 15 days of the exams.

When will the CA Foundation January 2026 result be declared?

The CA Foundation January 2026 result is expected to be released after one month of the exam date.

Will the CA Foundation syllabus change in 2025?

Yes, there will be some changes in the CA Foundation syllabus for the 2025 exams however, no new subjects have been added in the CA Foundation exam.

Can I pass CA Foundation in 15 days?

No, you cannot pass the CA Foundation exam in just 15 days but you can revise all the study material in 15 days by preparing 2 subjects in a day.

Can I crack CA Foundation in 1 month?

Cracking CA Foundation in just 1 month is challenging but it is possible with effective study plan, hard work, consistent practice, ICAI study material, and attempting mock test papers.

What happens if you fail in CA Foundation 3 times?

If you fail the CA Foundation exam three times, your registration remains valid for a total of six attempts which means you can attempt the exam again as many times as you wish within that registration period.

Who is the youngest CA in India?

Nischal Narayanam is India's youngest Chartered Accountant, having passed the exam at the age of 19. 

Can I skip my CA Foundation exam?

Yes, you can skip the CA Foundation exam if you have a graduation degree along with minimum marks which are set by ICAI then you are eligible to skip the CA Foundation exam and directly register for the CA Inter exams.

How many CA attempts are allowed?

For the CA Foundation exam, there is an attempt limit but for CA Inter and CA Final exams, there is no attempt limit.

How can I download the ICAI CA Foundation exam dates January 2026 pdf?

You can download the ICAI CA Foundation exam dates January 2026 pdf on the official website of ICAI.

How can i Download the ICAI bos mobile app?

To download the ICAI BOS mobile app, search for “ICAI BOS” on either the Google Play store (For Android) or the Apple App store (for IOS).

What are the exam dates for ICAI CA Foundation January 2026?

ICAI will conduct the Chartered Accountant (CA) January 2026 Foundation exam on January 18, 20, 22, 24, 2026.

What are the exam dates for the CA Inter January 2026 exams?

The ICAI CA Inter January 2026 exams for Group 1 and Group 2 will be held between January 18 to 24, 2026

In which months are the CA foundation exams held?

The CA Foundation exam will be held thrice a year in the months of January, May, and September.

What is the registration cut-off date to be eligible for the ICAI CA Foundation exam January 2026?

To be eligible for the CA Foundation exam January 2026, students need to register on or before september 1, 2025.

When will the CA Inter January 2026 exam be held?

The CA Inter exam for January 2026 will be held 1st week of January

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