The first step to becoming a chartered accountant is passing the CA Foundation exam. One of the most well-liked tests among students studying commerce, it is administered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). To begin their CA adventure, thousands of students from India and even overseas apply each year. The test is administered in January, June, and September of each year. It's crucial to be aware of all the necessary information, including the exam dates, registration procedure, eligibility, curriculum, and more, if you intend to take the CA Foundation Exam in 2026.

CA Foundation Exam 2026

The dates for the January 2026 CA Foundation Exam have been formally released by ICAI. The dates of the tests are set for January 18, 20, 22, and 24 of 2026. Exams will only be given in the afternoon, and each paper will have a varied time and length. Due to the national holidays of Pongal, Magha Bihu, and Makar Sankranti, there won't be an exam on January 14, 2026. Students can use these dates to organize their preparation and make an efficient study schedule in advance because they are included in the official ICAI January 2026 Exam Schedule.

CA Foundation Exam 2026 Application Process

These few steps will help you complete the online application procedure for the CA Foundation Exam 2026:

• Registration: Visit the official ICAI website to begin the CA Foundation course registration process. Your academic and personal information, scanned copies of your Class 10 and 12 grades, a passport-size photo, your signature, and any other necessary paperwork must be uploaded.
• Payment: After registering, use the online payment channel to pay the ₹1,500 necessary fee (or $325 for students traveling from outside of India, like the United States).
• Form Filling: After that, complete the CA Foundation exam form on the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) before the deadline, which is typically four months before the test.
• Document Submission: To finish the process, upload or send in the required supporting documentation, including copies of your academic credentials and the printed application form.
  

CA Foundation 2026 Syllabus

The four papers of the CA Foundation 2026 syllabus, which include objective-style questions, are intended to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting, business legislation, economics, mathematics, and other topics pertaining to commerce. In order to prepare students for the more advanced stages of the Chartered Accountancy course, the syllabus is designed to assess both theoretical comprehension and practical application of principles. This is a synopsis of the four papers on the CA Foundation 2026 syllabus.

CA Foundation Exam 2026 Exam Pattern

There are four papers in the 2026 CA Foundation Exam, with a total score of 400. Three offline sessions are held annually. While Papers 3 and 4 include mathematics, logical reasoning, statistics, economics, and commercial knowledge objectively, Papers 1 and 2 are subjective and concentrate on accounting, business laws, and business communication. Every test lasts between two and three hours, depending on the subject, and each paper is worth 100 marks.

CA Foundation Exam Form Fees January 2026

Candidates need to have taken or passed Class 12 at an accredited board in order to be eligible for CA Foundation registration. The following steps are included in the online registration process: establishing a fresh account on the ICAI SSP website Entering academic and personal information uploading the required files (passport-size photo, signature, Class 10 mark sheet/board certificate, and Class 12 mark sheet/board certificate) paying the 9,000 rupee registration fee (for Indian students).

CA Foundation Admit Card January 2026

ICAI will release the January 2026 CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final admit cards around 15 days prior to the test, most likely during the final week of December 2025. Candidates can use their registration ID and password to download them from (eservices.icai.org). The candidate's name, photo, signature, exam location, date, and instructions will all be listed on the admit card.

CA Foundation Exam Results 2026

It is anticipated that the CA Foundation Exam 2026 results will be made public six to eight weeks following the exam's conclusion. The findings will be made public on ICAI's official website. By inputting their roll number, PIN, or registration number, candidates can examine their results. ICAI will release the toppers' list and pass percentage in addition to the results.