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ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2025 ( CA Foundation )

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ICAI CA Foundation exam dates (September 2025) have been announced. The exam will be held from September 16 to 22, 2025. CA Foundation exam registration for September session began on July 5, 2025.

ICAI is conducting live virtual classes for CA Foundation September students from June 2 onwards. Students can access the classes at ICAI BoS portal.

CA Foundation May session was held from May 15 to May 21, 2025. Result was announced on July 6, 2025. Check all ICAI CA Foundation exam 2025 dates, such as registration date, application date, admit card date, exam date, result date. Sign up so that you don’t miss a single exam date or an update about ICAI CA 2025 exam.

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Q:   In how many cities is ICAI CA exam held?
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CA exams are held in over 150 cities across India and in 8 overseas locations – Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kampala, Kathmandu, Kuwait and Muscat. Candidates can choose their preferred test cities while filling the CA exam application form. If they wish to change the test city preference, they can do so only when the form correction window is open.

Indian cities where the CA exams are held include Port Blair, Anantapur, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajamahendravaram, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tinsukia, Bilaspur, Durg, Raigarh, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Chandigarh, Delhi, Mapusa, Margao, Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhidham, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsari, Palanpur, Porbandar, Rajkot, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara and Vapi, Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Hisar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Narnaul, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonepat and Yamuna Nagar, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Bokaro Steel City, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ramgarh and Ranchi, Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bengaluru, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Hubli, Kalaburgi (Gulbarga), Kolar, Koppal, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Raichur, Shimoga, Sirsi, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapura, Adoor, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kalpetta, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam (Quilon), Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur, Bhopal, Burhanpur, Chhindwara Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Katni, Khandwa, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna and Ujjain, Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Badlapur, Beed, Bhiwandi, Khamgaon (Buldhana), Chandrapur, Dhule, Gondia, Ichalkaranji, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nandurbar, Nasik, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Panvel, Parbhani, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Thane, Vasai, Wardha and Yavatmal, Shillong, Balangir, Berhampur (Brahmapur), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jharsuguda, Rayagada, Rourkela and Sambalpur, Puducherry, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur, Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Beawar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Marwar, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Sri Ganganagar and Udaipur, Gangtok, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Hosur, Kancheepuram, Karaikudi, Karur, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Pudukkottai, Salem, Sivakasi, Theni, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Tuticorin, Vellore and Villupuram, Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal, Agartala, Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bareilly, Bulandshahr, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Saharanpur and Varanasi, Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar and Kashipur, Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Raniganj and Siliguri.

Q:   Can I change my test city after submitting the CA exam form?
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Yes, candidates can change their test city preference after submitting the CA exam form but they can do so only when the examination authority opens the form correction window. The form correction facility is opened for 2-3 days in every exam phase. The form correction window usually opens a day after the last date of CA exam form submission. During the form correction window, candidates can change image, signature, test cities and exam medium.

CA form correction is a one-time activity and of you don’t make the changes in the form while the window is open, you will not be allowed to make any changes in the form later.

Q:   In which foreign cities CA exams are conducted?
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ICAI certification for CA professionals has a lot of credibility across the world which is why many candidates living abroad pursue this course. Members of Indian communities who live abroad also pursue the CA course by ICAI. The exam is conducted in eight cities for all course levels. They are:

1.     Abu Dhabi

2.     Bahrain

3.     Thimpu

4.     Doha

5.     Dubai

6.     Kathmandu

7.     Muscat

8.     Kuwait

Candidates living in the above mentioned cities can pursue the CA course and appear for the level while exams by registering at ICAI website. The test city will be allotted to candidates as per the choice mentioned in the ICAI CA application form.

Table of content
  • ICAI Exam 2025 Dates & Schedule
  • ICAI CA Exam Timings 2025
  • CA Foundation Mock Test Dates 2025
  • FAQs on ICAI CA Exam Dates 2025

ICAI Exam 2025 Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CA Foundation 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
05 Jul ' 25 - 18 Jul ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 registration

ONGOING
19 Jul ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 registration with late fee

22 Jul ' 25 - 24 Jul ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 form correction window

16 Sep ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 Paper I

18 Sep ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 Paper II

20 Sep ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 Paper III

22 Sep ' 25

CA Foundation September 2025 Paper IV

DatesPast Exam Dates
06 Jul ' 25

CA Foundation result May 2025

21 May ' 25

CA Foundation May 2025 Paper IV

19 May ' 25

CA Foundation May 2025 Paper III

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ICAI CA Exam Timings 2025

Give below is the table indicting the CA exam timings of Foundation course. Candidates have to reach their respective ICAI CA exam centres two hours before commencement of exam for identification process. They must carry their admit cards on every exam day for entry. Details will be mentioned in the CA Foundation hall tickets/admit card 2025

CA Foundation Exam 2025

Paper (s)

Exam Timings

CA Foundation

Paper 1 & 2

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

CA Foundation

Paper 3 & 4

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Important:

  • There will be no bio breaks during the exam. Candidates having medical emergency will have to seek due permission.
  • Students are advised to complete their CA Foundation paper 10 minute before the end time so that they can revise the paper. 

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CA Foundation Mock Test Dates 2025

Given below are the ICAI CA Foundation Mock Test Dates. The mock test paper series will be conducted in physical/virtual mode(s). Students who prefer physical mode, will have to visit respective ICAI branches in their area. The CA Foundation mock test timing is 2 pm to 5 pm.

CA Foundation Mock Test Papers Series I

CA Foundation Mock Test Date

CA Foundation Paper

11-Aug-2025

Paper-1: Accounting

12-Aug-2025

Paper-2: Business Laws

13-Aug-2025

Paper-3: Quantitative Aptitude

14-Aug-2025

Paper-4: Business Economics

CA Foundation Mock Test Papers Series II

CA Foundation Mock Test Date

CA Foundation Paper

25-Aug-2025

Paper-1: Accounting

26-Aug-2025

Paper-2: Business Laws

27-Aug-2025

Paper-3: Quantitative Aptitude

28-Aug-2025

Paper-4: Business Economics

Read More: Details of CA Foundation Mock Tests for September 2025 exam

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FAQs on ICAI CA Exam Dates 2025

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to ICAI CA exam:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for pursuing CA course?
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The minimum eligibility criteria for pursuing CA course is class 12 pass or equivalent from a recognised institute or university. Candidates who have completed graduation can directly take admission at CA Intermediate level. Check below:

CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible.

 Candidates who have:

  • Registered with Board of Studies on or before 30 June of the examination year
  • Changed to CA Foundation Course with Board of Studies of ICAI on or before September 7 of the examination year.

CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 

  • Candidates who have passed CA Foundation examination or equivalent examination are eligible
  • Candidates who have registered for previous CA Intermediate exam as per syllabus under paragraph 2 or 2A of Schedule B or Professional Education (Course-II), Professional Competence Course and converted into Intermediate (IPC) Course/ Accounting Technician Course (ATC) are eligible
  • Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognised institute of India are also eligible

CA Final Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates who have passed the CA Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination – II/PCC/IPCC, are eligible to apply for the CA Final exam
  • They must also have completed 3 years or 3½ years or must be due to complete, as the case may be, of article training as on the date of filling the form
  • For PE-II stream student and PE-II stream students converted to IPCC – Also, they must be serving the last twelve months of articled training including excess leave, if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before October 31 of the examination year.
  • For PCC stream students - The candidate must be serving the last six months of articled training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years on or before 30th April of the examination year
  • For Intermediate IPCC students – The candidate must be serving the last six months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before April 30 of the examination year.
  • For students converted from PE-II to PCC as well as for students converted from PE-II to PCC and then to IPCC - The candidate must be serving the last twelve months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years articles on or before October 31 of the examination year.
  • Candidates who have taken termination are advised to re-register for the balance period of training
Q:   What if I don't clear the CA Final course? Can I reappear for the exam?
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If a candidate is unable to clear the CA Final course exam in the first attempt, they can reappear. The initial registration for Final Course is valid for five years, which means each candidate gets 10 attempts. After five years, they can register again for the next five years. The certificate to practice Chartered Accountancy as a profession is given to any student by the ICAI only after they clear the final level. Irrespective of the number of attempts they have made to clear it. Until they clear the CA Final level and get the certificate, they cannot practice as a professional.

Q:   Are ICAI CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final results announced on the same day?
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The CA Intermediate and Final exam results are announced on the same day and CA Foundation result is announced on a separate date. The CA Foundation exam results are announced a few days after the announcement of CA Intermediate and CA Final results for a particular session. For example, the CA Inter and CA Final results of May 2023 were released in July and CA Foundation result of the same session was announced in August 2023. The CA result announcement date for each course is announced by the ICAI beforehand. The announcement is made on the website and social media platforms so that students know the when to download their scorecards.

Q:   What is the passing marks in CA Final?
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The passing marks for CA Final is minimum of 40 per cent aggregate in each individual subject and 50 per cent aggregate of all the subjects at one sitting in either both the groups or a single group. Candidates who do not score the minimum percentage, have to take the exam again in the next cycle.

Students can make as many attempts as they can because, to complete the Chartered Accountancy course, one needs to clear all the course levels with passing marks. The CA course is of a very high difficulty level and even the toppers manage to score not more than 70-75 per cent. A large number of students cannot clear a course level in one go. The pass percentage hovers around 25 to 30 percentile.

Q:   What after completing CA Final course?
A: 

After completing CA Final course, students can start independent practice or join an auditing firm as chartered accountant or analyst. If they join an auditing firm or a company, then they can seek full-time employment. Top job options for certified CAs are Finance Manager, Tax Manager, Certified Public Accountant, Teacher, Civil or Government Service, to name a few. They can also go for other professional courses such as MBA/PGDM to make a career in corporate finance. If one wishes to start independent practice, they need to set up a firm as a sole-proprietorship or in partnership. Also Read: CA career scope and job profiles

Q:   Is there provision of rechecking or reevaluation in CA course exams?
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Yes, the candidates can apply for scorecard verification after the result announcement. The facility is available for all three course levels. The window for rechecking of a particular CA course opens a day after announcement of the result. Candidates can apply for scorecard verification within a month of result announcement along with a demand draft of INR 200 in favour of the Secretary, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, payable at New Delhi. The fee is non-refundable and the result of rechecking will be final. Students can’t apply for rechecking more than once.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

There is no negative marking in Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CA Foundation course as they are subjective papers. In Paper3 and Paper 4, which have objective type questions, there is negative marking of 1/4th mark for incorrect attempt. Total marks per paper is 100. Every question carries 1 mark. Thus,

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Manisha Singh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

A candidate needs to score a minimum of 40% in each paper and 55% aggregate overall to clear the CA Foundation course level. Those who do not get the minimum score or more, have to repeat the CA Foundation exam.

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Esha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

There are four papers in CA Foundation exam. Check below marks and timings of CA Foundation papers:

CA Foundation Paper

Marks

Time

Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting

100 marks

3 hours

Paper 2: Business Laws and Business Correspondence Reporting

Section A: Business Laws – 60 marks

Section B: Business Correspondence and Reporting – 40 marks

3 hours

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude (+ Logical Reasoning and Statistics)

Part A: Business Mathematics- 40 marks

Part B: Logical Reasoning – 20 marks

Part C: Statistics – 40 marks

2 hours

Paper 4: Business Economics

Part I: Business Economics – 60 marks

Part II: Business and Commercial Knowledge – 40 marks

2 hours

 

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Pallavi Gupta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Exam form submission dates for September 2025 is from July 5-18 but the registration for September 2025 is closed on 30th April 2025 . You can register for January 2026

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Vedika Bansode

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Answered a month ago

CA Foundation September 2025 exam dates are:

CA Foundation Paper

CA Foundation Exam Date

Paper 1

September 16, 2025

Paper 2

September 18, 2025

Paper 3

September 20, 2025

Paper 4

September 22, 2025

 

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Jasleen Dixit

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

If the photo printed on the CA Foundation admit card is unclear, candidates will need to reach out to the examination conducting body and get it rectified before the exam dates. It is very important to have clear photo and signature on the CA Foundation admit card as it is the main document of ident

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Aarushi Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No, CA Foundation admit card is valid for specific session only. For every session, candidates have to register afresh and new admit card is issued. So, candidates must ensure that they carry admit card of the current examination phase and not that of previous phase. Without the valid CA Foundation

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Anya B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Reporting time for CA Foundation exam will be mentioned on the admit card. However, it is advisable to reach the test centre two hours before commencement of the exam. This is to ensure entry is not delayed due to identification process and document verification.

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Vipra Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, ICAI provides comprehensive study material for CA Foundation preparation. The study material includes books, sample papers, practice test papers, mock tests, online classes and much more. Registered students can enroll at BoS to avail study material offered by the ICAI. Students must also refer

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Pallavi Gupta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

One can register for CA Foundation after Class 10 but can pursue the course only after completing Class 12. Until then, ICAI registration will remain provisional, as the minimum eligibility criteria for CA Foundation is Class 12 pass. The advantage of registering for the course after class 10 though

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