ICAI CA Foundation Exam Dates May 2026

ICAI CA Foundation Exam Dates May 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation exam dates for the May 2026 session. It is important to note that ICAI CA foundation exams will be held between 14th May and 20th May, 2026

ICAI will release the CA Foundation admit card for the May 2026 session. Students who are going to appear in the CA Foundation May 2026 exams 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 May 2026, it is important to know that the last date for the CA Foundation exam May 2026 is 20th May.

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 2026.

CA Foundation Exam May 2026: Important dates

Check out the below table for CA Foundation exam May 2026 important dates:

CA Foundation Exam May 2026: Important Dates

Particular

Dates

Last date for registration

January 1, 2026

Start date to fill CA Foundation exam form

March 3, 2026

Last date to fill out CA Foundation exam form (without late fee)

March 16, 2026

Last date to fill CA Foundation exam form (with late fee)

March 19, 2026

Correction window for CA Foundation exam

May 20 to 22, 2026

CA Foundation Admit card release date

TBA

CA Foundation May 2026 Exam date

14th May to 20th May 2026

CA Foundation May 2026 result date

TBA

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ICAI CA Foundation Exam dates for May 2026 exams:

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

ICAI CA Foundation Exam dates for May 2026 Session

Paper(s)

Exam Dates

Exam Timings

Duration

Paper 1: Accounting

May 14th, 2026

2pm to 5pm

3 hours

Paper 2: Business Laws

May 16th, 2026

2pm to 5pm

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

May 18th, 2026

2pm to 4pm

2 hours

Paper 4: Business Economics

May 20th, 2026

2pm to 4pm

 

ICAI CA Foundation Exam Dates 2026 FAQs

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

The CA Foundation May 2026 exam will be held between May 14 to May 20, 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 May 2026?

The last date for registration for the CA Foundation exam May 2026 is 19th March, 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 May 2026 registration fee for Indian students?

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

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

The CA Foundation Admit card for the May 2026 exam will be released before 15 days of the exams.

When will the CA Foundation May 2026 result be declared?

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

Will the CA Foundation syllabus change in 2026?

Yes, there will be some changes in the CA Foundation syllabus for the 2026 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 May 2026 pdf?

You can download the ICAI CA Foundation exam dates May 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 May 2026?

ICAI will conduct the Chartered Accountant (CA) May 2026 Foundation exam on May 14, 16, 18, 20, 2026.

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

The ICAI CA Inter May 2026 exams for Group 1 and Group 2 will be held between May 14 to 20, 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 May 2026?

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

When will the CA Inter May 2026 exam be held?

The CA Inter exam for May 2026 will be held 2nd week of May.

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