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Exam dates for the CA Foundation January 2027 session have been made public by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). On September 23, 2026, the formal announcement was made, providing candidates with the confirmed dates for each of the four Foundation papers.
The first paper for the CA Foundation January 2027 exam will be released on January 3, 2027, and it will end on January 9, 2027. The papers will be administered on different days.
Candidates should now use the approved schedule to finish the ICAI study materials, create a subject-by-subject revision plan, and take practice exams prior to the test.
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| CA Foundation Exam Details (January 2027) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Course | CA Foundation |
| Examination Session | January 2027 |
| Notification Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline/Paper-based examination |
| Number of Papers | 4 |
| First Exam Date | January 3, 2027 |
| Last Exam Date | January 9, 2027 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM onwards |
| Official Exam Schedule | Released |
There are four papers in the CA Foundation's January 2027 schedule. Papers 1 and 2 will run for three hours, while Papers 3 and 4 will run for two hours.
| CA Foundation Exam Schedule (January 2027) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | Subject | Exam Date | Timing | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Accounting | January 3, 2027 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws | January 5, 2027 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | January 7, 2027 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 2 Hours |
| Paper 4 | Business Economics | January 9, 2027 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 2 Hours |
Candidates should pay close attention to how long the final two papers are compared to the previous two.
Papers 1 and 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Papers 3 and 4: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Papers 1 and 2 have a 15-minute advance reading period from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM. ICAI has made it clear that Papers 3 and 4 are not covered by this advance reading period.
Instead of using the advance reading time as the reporting time, candidates should adhere to the reporting and admission guidelines on their admit cards.
The examination application form must be submitted online via the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) by candidates taking the January 2027 Foundation exam.
The deadline for submitting the CA Foundation January 2027 form is November 3, 2026. Candidates have until November 16, 2026, to submit the paperwork without incurring a late fee.
The examination form can be submitted until November 19, 2026, with a late fee for those who miss the regular date.
Candidates from Indian test centers must pay ₹1,500 for the CA Foundation January 2027 exam. The examination center determines the fee schedule for international applicants. The fee for the Kathmandu center is ₹2,200, while candidates from foreign centers other than Kathmandu must pay US$325.
| CA Foundation Exam Fee Structure | |
|---|---|
| Examination Centre | CA Foundation Exam Fee |
| Indian Centres | ₹1,500 |
| Overseas Centres excluding Kathmandu | US$325 |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | ₹2,200 |
| Late Fee – Indian/Kathmandu Centres | ₹600 |
| Late Fee – Overseas Centres | US$10 |
The date of the CA Foundation's January 2027 admit card distribution is yet unknown.
In order to take the test, the admit card is a necessary document. Candidates will be able to verify crucial details such their name, registration information, exam location, and paper-by-paper exam schedule as they are made available.
As soon as ICAI makes the hall pass available, candidates should download it and thoroughly check every aspect.
ICAI has made it clear that if an exam day is later declared a public holiday by the federal government, a state government, or municipal authorities, the exam schedule will not be altered.
As a result, candidates should get ready in accordance with the dates specified in the official schedule and only depend on an official ICAI communication in the event that any changes are made.
Now that the dates for the CA Foundation January 2027 exam have been determined, candidates have a certain amount of time to prepare.
CA Vipul Dhall is a first-attempt Chartered Accountant and All India Rank 43 in CA Finals, B.Com graduate from Hindu College, University of Delhi, he brings valuable corporate experience from PwC and Bharti Airtel, blending practical industry insights with a strong passion for teaching. With 6+ years of teaching experience, his mission is to inspire students to believe that the CA dream is achievable with the right guidance and discipline.
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