How many test cities can I select in CA Foundation exam form?

The options to select number of test cities in CA Foundation exam is 3. Students must select their preferred test location in order – 1, 2 and 3.

How many attempts are allowed in CA course?

In the CA course, candidates can make any number of attempts until they clear a particular level. They will be eligible to register for the next level only after clearing the previous level. For example, a candidate needs to clear the CA Foundation level to be able to register for CA Intermediate. For appearing in CA Final exams, a candidate needs to clear both Foundation and Intermediate levels. Since, the level of difficulty of this course is very high, a maximum percentage of students make multiple attempts. Candidates who decide to pursue CA course, need to make sure that they are well prepared to a marathon of studies, preparation and exams. Hope this helps!!!

What are the documents/items to carry at CA exam centre?

CA candidates need to carry two copies of CA admit card (A4 size paper/colour printout), one photo ID (original), blue or black ballpoint pen and calculator to the examination centre. Candidates can carry Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, passport or driving license as the mandatory document for identification. They are also required to carry passport size photos to affix on the CA admit card. Entry without these documents will not be allowed. Digital copy of the admit card or photo ID will not be accepted as valid at the examination centres, thus candidates must take print outs of their admit card as soon as they download it.

Can I change my CA test centre after receiving the admit card?

No, there is no provision to change their exam centres after the CA admit card has been issued. The option to change test city is given only the form correction process which is held a day after the registrations close. the form correction window is opened for 3-4 days for making changes in the already submitted form. Afterwards, you cannot change the test city. You will have to take the test in the city mentioned on your admit card. Thus, it is important that you make careful selection of the test cities in the CA exam form. Always select your hometown or city of current residence as the first preference so that you are allotted a test centre in that city only.

What is the time duration of ICAI CA exams?

The time duration of ICAI CA exams varies for each paper. For some papers, the duration is three hours whereas for some papers it is two hours. The time limit of CA Foundation paper 3 and 4 is two hours and for rest of the papers across levels is three hours. There is no sectional time limit in CA exams.

What details will be mentioned in ICAI CA admit card?

ICAI CA admit card contains personal information and test centre details which include candidate’s name, address, roll number, exam group, test city, medium of examination, registration number, mobile phone number, test centre address, photo and signature. Every candidate should check the information printed on the CA admit card for errors and misprint and in case of any, they must get it rectified by the testing agency before the commencement of the exam. Incase, the photograph and signature of the candidate are not there on the ICAI CA admit card, they need to get their photograph & signature attested by a member of the Institute on his letterhead, indicating inter alia the name, registration number, exam, month and year of exam, roll number, medium, group, centre and postal address and carry the same to the examination centre, in duplicate, as proof of his/her identity.

What documents will be required for entry to CA Foundation exam centre?

Candidates have to carry a printout of CA Foundation admit card and a valid photo ID. They can carry any of the following: · Aadhaar card · PAN card · Voter ID card · Passport · Driving License

What are the items not to carry to the CA Foundation exam centre?

Students should not carry phone, watch, smart watch, earphone, Bluetooth device or any electronic items to CA Foundation exam centre. They should also not carry books. Also, there is no provision of bag deposits at the centre, so they must not carry bag or valuables.

Is there any fee for changing test city in CA Foundation form?

There is no fee to be paid for changing test city during CA Foundation form correction process. Students can make changes in the form if they wish to.

Can I change my test city after CA Foundation admit card has been released?

Changing test city option after release of CA Foundation admit card is not allowed. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the location mentioned on the admit card only. '

How many times is ICAI CA exam held in a year?

CA exams for all the three levels are being held thrice in a year from 2025. The first phase exams are held in May and June and the second phase exams are held in September. The third phase exam is held in January. Registrations for the May-June exams is held in February-March and registrations for September exam is done in July and registration for January exam is done in October-November. Candidates can register and appear for the exam as per their preparation and articleship completion. For any phase of exam, they need to fill the form and pay exam fee through registered login ID.

I have forgotten my ICAI login password. How do I download CA admit card?

If you’ve forgotten password for CA Foundation, you can use 'forgot password' option given on login page to create new one.

ICAI CA Foundation Exam Centres 2026 (Updated): Check State/City wise Exam Centres List

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CA Foundation is conducted in over 190 cities across India and in 9 cities abroad. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducts the CA exams at designated test centres in these cities in pen and paper based mode. Candidates can select the city for test centre allotment for ICAI CA Foundation exams in the ICAI CA application forms online.

ICAI shares the list of CA test cities for every phase of Foundation, Intermediate and Final exams. Candidates can check below the list of test cities in which the CA Foundation exam May 2026 will be conducted. Registration process for CA Foundation May 2026 session will start on March 3, 2025.

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