CA Intermediate is the second level of the Chartered Accountancy course offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Candidates appearing for this examination should stay updated on the official exam timetable, registration deadlines, examination fees and applicable study materials.

ICAI has released the schedule for the January 2027 CA Intermediate examination. The Institute has also announced that the results of the September 2026 CA Intermediate examination are expected to be declared by the evening of October 22, 2026.

This page provides the latest examination updates, important dates, application details and other essential information for CA Intermediate aspirants.

CA Intermediate Latest Updates

ICAI has released two important updates for CA Intermediate candidates.

  • September 2026 Result: On October 14, 2026, ICAI announced that the September 2026 CA Intermediate result was expected to be declared by the evening of October 22, 2026.
  • January 2027 Examination: The Group I exams are scheduled for January 2, 4 and 6, 2027, while the Group II exams are scheduled for January 8, 10 and 12, 2027.
Candidates should check the official ICAI notifications for the complete examination timetable, application deadlines, examination fees and result-related instructions.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Dates

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CA Intermediate Examination Schedule - January 2027
Particular Examination Date
Group I, Paper 1 January 2, 2027
Group I, Paper 2 January 4, 2027
Group I, Paper 3 January 6, 2027
Group II, Paper 4 January 8, 2027
Group II, Paper 5 January 10, 2027
Group II, Paper 6 January 12, 2027

The requirements listed in ICAI's official notice apply to the exam dates. ICAI has made it clear that if the Central Government, a State Government, or a municipal body declares a scheduled exam day to be a public holiday, the exam schedule shall remain unchanged.
Official reference: ICAI notification about the January 2027 Foundation and Intermediate exams, dated September 23, 2026.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Timings

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CA Intermediate Examination Timings & Schedule Details
Particular Details
Examination timing in India 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
Duration 3 hours
Advance reading time 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM IST
Examination papers All CA Intermediate papers

Candidates taking exams abroad should review the local exam times listed in the ICAI notification.
At the foreign locations listed by ICAI, the January 2027 exam is set to start at the following local times:

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CA Intermediate Examination - Overseas Centres Local Commencement Timings
Overseas centre Local commencement time
Dubai, UAE 12:30 PM
Bahrain 11:30 AM
Kathmandu, Nepal 2:15 PM

CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Form Dates

The online application schedule for the Foundation and Intermediate exams in January 2027 has been released by ICAI. Exam forms must be submitted by candidates using the Self Service Portal.

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CA Intermediate Examination Application Schedule
Event Date
Online examination form submission begins November 3, 2026
Last date to submit the form without a late fee November 16, 2026
Last date to submit the form with a late fee November 19, 2026
Examination city and medium correction window begins November 20, 2026
Examination city and medium correction window closes November 22, 2026

Applicants should finish the application process within the allotted time and check the portal for information related to their eligibility for registration and exams.
Candidates are advised by ICAI to use their Self Service Portal login information. Candidates should follow the registration guidelines on the same page if they haven't already registered as portal users.

CA Intermediate January 2027 Examination Fees

Examination fee for Indian centres

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CA Intermediate Examination Fee Structure
Examination category Fee
Single group or eligible unit, except Unit 2 ₹1,500
Both groups or Unit 2 ₹2,700

Examination fee for overseas centres

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CA Intermediate Examination Fee Structure (Overseas Centres)
Examination category Fee
Single group or eligible unit, except Unit 2 US$325
Both groups or Unit 2 US$500

For Kathmandu, Nepal:

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CA Intermediate Examination Fee Structure (Including Late Fee)
Examination category Fee
Single group or eligible unit, except Unit 2 ₹2,200
Both groups or Unit 2 ₹3,400

Late fee

ICAI has prescribed the following late fees for examination applications submitted after the specified deadline:

  • Indian and Kathmandu centres: ₹600
  • Other overseas centres: US$10
Candidates should refer to the official notification and examination application portal to confirm the applicable fee for their examination category before making a payment.ICAI also provides online payment facilities, including eligible credit cards, debit cards, net banking and BHIM UPI.

CA Intermediate September 2026 Result Date

The CA Inter Result September 2026 is expected to be revealed by the evening of October 22, 2026, according to an announcement made by ICAI.
The ICAI Examination Department made the statement. Using their Roll Number and Registration Number, candidates can view their results on the official result website.

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Examination Results Notification Details
Particular Details
Examination session September 2026
Conducting body Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Announcement date October 14, 2026
Expected result date By the evening of October 22, 2026
Official result website https://caresults.icai.org/
Details required Registration Number and Roll Number

CA Intermediate Course and Subjects

The second level of ICAI's Chartered Accountancy course is called CA Intermediate. The course consists of six papers split into two groups under the New Scheme of Education and Training.

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CA Intermediate Course Structure & Subjects
Group Paper Subject
Group I Paper 1 Advanced Accounting
Group I Paper 2 Corporate and Other Laws
Group I Paper 3 Taxation
Group II Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting
Group II Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics
Group II Paper 6 Financial Management and Strategic Management

CA Intermediate Syllabus and Study Material

Candidates should refer to the ICAI study material prescribed for their respective examination session. This is especially important for subjects where amendments or session-specific changes may affect the syllabus.Students can visit the official ICAI website to access the applicable syllabus, study material and other examination-related resources.

Before starting preparation for any subject, candidates should verify that the study material and applicable amendments are relevant to their intended examination session.

How to Prepare for CA Intermediate

Candidates should structure their preparation according to the applicable syllabus and the official examination timetable.

  1. Review the syllabus and study material: Refer to the ICAI study material prescribed for your examination session.
  2. Set subject-wise targets: Break the syllabus into manageable sections and establish realistic study goals.
  3. Practise relevant questions: Solve questions from the prescribed study material and official revision resources.
  4. Monitor official announcements: Stay updated on examination forms, applicable amendments and other important instructions.
  5. Allocate time for revision: Keep sufficient time for revising concepts and practising questions under timed conditions before the examination.
Candidates should use the official examination schedule to plan their revision effectively and ensure that all application formalities are completed within the deadlines prescribed by ICAI.

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