CA Inter May 2026 Exam dates: Out

CA Inter May 2026 Exam dates: Out

CA Inter May 2026 exam dates: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has now released the CA Inter Exam dates for the May 2026 session. The CA Final May 2026 exams will take place from May 3rd to May 13th 2026. 

It is important to note that now the CA Inter exam is conducted thrice a year in May, September, and January. The ICAI has announced the CA Inter May 2026 exam and registration dates.

To pass the CA Inter exam May 2026, students need to get at least 40% marks in each subject and an overall score of 50%. 

To know more about all the details of the CA Inter May 2026 exam read the full article.

CA Inter Exam May 2026: Important dates

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

CA Inter May 2026 exam Important dates

Events

Dates

Start date to apply for CA Inter exam form

March 3, 2026

Last date to fill CA Inter Exam form (without late fee)

March 16, 2026

Last date to fill CA Inter exam form (with Late fee)

 

March 19, 2026

CA Inter Exam dates  2026

Group 1: May 3rd, 5th, & 7th, 2026

Group 2: May 9th, 11th, & 13th, 2026

CA Inter Admit card

TBA

CA Inter result

1-2 months after exam

 

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CA Inter May 2026 Exam dates

Knowing CA Inter exam dates is very important to make an effective study plan to clear the CA Inter exam.

CA Inter May 2026 exam dates

Groups

Paper

Exam dates

Group 1

Paper 1: Advanced Accounting

May 3, 2026

(Sunday)

Paper 2: Corporate and Other law

May 5th, 2026

(Tuesday)

Paper 3: Taxation

May 7th, 2026

(Thursday)

Group 2

Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting

May 9th, 2026

(Saturday)

Paper 5: Auditing and ethics

May 11th, 2026

(Monday)

Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management

May 13th, 2026

(Wednesday)

 

CA Inter Exam May 2026 Correction Window

After submitting the CA Inter Examination form, students who need to make changes to their CA Inter examination form can use the correction window for any modification in the examination form. It is important to note that the correction window will be open from 20th March to 22nd March, 2026.

CA Inter May 2026 Examination fees

To fill out the CA Inter examination form, it is necessary to know about the examination fee. Check out the below table for CA Inter May 2026 exams.

Groups

For Indian Students

For overseas Students

For Kathmandu centre

Single Group

INR 1,500/-

USD 325

INR 2,200/-

Both groups

INR 2,700/-

USD 500

INR 3,400/-

 

CA Inter Exam dates May 2026: FAQs

When will the CA Inter May 2026 exams start?

The CA Inter May 2026 exams starts from 3rd May 2026 .

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

The exam timings for the CA Inter exam in May 2026 are generally from 2 pm to 5 pm.

When will the CA Inter last exam be held?

The CA Inter last exam will be held on 13th May 2026 .

When will the CA Inter examination form start?

The starting date to fill the CA Inter Examination form is March 3, 2026.

What is the last date to fill the CA Inter examination form?

The last date to fill the CA Inter examination form is 19th march 2026.

When will the CA Inter May 2026 exam admit card be released?

The CA Inter May 2026 admit card will be released 15 days before the exam date.

How to pay the CA Inter examination fee?

Students can pay the CA Inter examination fees online. Candidates can pay the examination fees through debit/Credit card, net banking, or e-wallet.

When was the last date to fill out the CA Inter exam form, January 2026 ?

The Last date to fill the CA Inter  January 2026 exam was November 16, 2025 (without late fee) and November 19, 2025 (with late fee)

Is 4 months enough for CA Inter?

Yes, 4 months are enough for CA Inter if a student studies full-time with a well-structured plan, give 8-10 hours daily on study, use ICAI study material, practice mock test papers and previous year question papers.

When to register for CA final May 2026 ?

The last date to register for CA Final May 2026 is March 19th, 2026. It is advisable for all the candidates to register themselves before the deadline.

How to fill the exam form for CA Inter May 2026 ​​​​​​?

To fill the exam form, follow the below steps:

  • Go to the ICAI SSP Portal and login with your credentials.

  • under the Examination section, choose “ CA Intermediate Exam May 2026 ” 

  • Fill in all your personal details

  • Upload all the necessary documents

  • Pay the necessary fees online through the available payment method.

When to register for CA Inter May 2026

Students can register for the CA Inter May 2026 before the deadline and the last date for CA Inter May 2026 exam registration is Janaury 1, 2026.

How many attempts for CA?

There is no attempt limit for CA exams, students can take the exams as many times as needed to pass under one registration.

Is 4 months enough for CA Foundation?

Yes, 4 months is sufficient for the CA Foundation exam because this level is easy as compared to CA Inter and Final. Also, the syllabus of CA Foundation covers some similar topics to class 12 commerce.

What is the salary of CA per year?

The Salary of CA depends on experience and industry but the average salary of CA ranges between 6-10 lakhs per year for entry-level positions and 20-50 lakhs per year for senior roles.

How many times CA Intermediate exams are held in a year?

CA Intermediate exams are held three times a year in the months of January, September, and May.

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