Is there sectional time limit in ICAI CA exams?

No, there is no sectional time limit in ICAI CA exam. Candidates have to answer all sections within given time. CA Final exam for Paper 1 to 5 is of 3 hours each and Paper 6 is of 4 hours. During this time, they have to answer all the subjective and MCQs.

What is the passing marks in CA Final?

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 percent.

What if I don't clear the CA Final course? Can I reappear for the exam?

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.

What are the documents to be uploaded with CA Final exam form?

While filling CA Final exam form, candidates are required to upload: · CA Foundation and CA Intermediate marksheets. · Passport size photo · Signature · Reserved Category certificate (if applicable) · Proof of articleship

Can I fill in the CA form partly and complete it later?

Yes, candidates can fill the CA form partly before and complete it later but they must ensure to complete the form filling and submission process before the last date so that their application is accepted. The ICAI provides late fee submission facility to candidates for a week, however candidates should submit the form at the earliest, to avoid paying the late fee. Until the ICAI CA exam form is submitted and fee amount is paid, the form will remain incomplete. Thus, candidates must comply by the registration deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam.

How are marks distributed in CA Final exam?

There are 6 papers divided into two groups in CA Final exam. These are Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Management (AFM), Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics, Multi-disciplinary case study with Strategic Management, Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation and Indirect Tax Laws. According to CA Final pattern , each paper will have subjective questions of 70 marks and objective questions of 30 marks.

What is the late fee for CA Final exam registration?

Candidates have to pay INR 600 as late fee to submit the CA Final exam application form after the last date has passed. For candidates appearing for the exam at overseas centres, the late fee amount is USD 10. CA Final late fee window remains open for a limited period of time, which is around 3-4 days after the original deadline. Candidates who do not submit their form even during the late fee window, will not be allowed to submit it later.

What is the date of release of the CA Final Application Form 2026?

ICAI conducts CA Final exam, three times a year - January, May and September. The January & May exams have already been concluded. The CA Final Sep application form 2026 was released on July 06 at official website.

What are the prohibited items in the CA Final exam centre?

Candidates are not allowed to take following items with them to CA Final exam centre: Mobile phone, earphones and other such electronic item Book, notebooks, loose paper Any stationary item other than a ball point pen Jewellery and valuables

I had created a ICAI CA login ID earlier. Can I use the same to fill the form again?

Yes, in case you have created login from November / December 2016 CA exam onwards, you don’t need to recreate the login even if you have converted to New Course. You can log in with your credentials and avail the services offered by the ICAI. In fact, once you have created a login ID for the CA course, be it at the time of registering for the CA Foundation course after Class 10 or 12, or at the time of registering for CA Intermediate after graduation, you will not have to create a login ID again for rest of the course levels and activities.

Is CA Final exam easy or tough?

ICAI CA Final exam is the toughest among all three CA courses due to its vast and extensive syllabus. The papers included in CA Final course are tough to crack in first attempt. The pass percentage of CA Final exams is very low - 25%. It takes 3-4 attempts by students to clear this exam.

When was CA Final exam 2026 for May session?

ICAI conducted CA Final exams for May 2026 session between May 02 and May 12, 2026. Candidates who registered for May session before last date were issued admit card to appear in examination.

Is CA Final fee refundable?

The CA Final registration fee is non-refundable. Candidates cannot seek a fee refund under any circumstances. If a candidate makes mistake in the form, they will have to fill another one and pay the fee again. Thus, when fill the CA Final exam form, students must take care in entering correct and valid information as there is no option to edit the form after submission. During the form correction window, only a few sections are open for editing.

What are the papers in ICAI CA Final exam?

ICAI CA Final course is divided into two groups. Each group has three papers. Check below for list: GROUP I Paper-1: Financial Reporting Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics GROUP II Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management)

What are the options that can be edited during CA Final form correction process?

During the CA Final form correction window, candidates can edit the following options only – · Change of medium · Exam group · Test city No other field is editable, once the form has been submitted. The form correction window also opens only once, so candidates need to be very careful in editing these fields. Once the changes are done, the form will be accepted as final and the CA Final admit card will be released accordingly.

CA Final Nov Registration 2026: Online Form, Fees & Process

CA Final November 2026 exam Group I

2 Nov '26

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 15:17 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has successfully concluded the CA Final November 2026 application process. Candidates planning to appear or re-appear for CA Final exam for the next session must have submitted the CA Final application form 2026 before the deadline. The last date to apply for the exam was August 05. Read here all about CA Final exam and registration process.

Table of contents

How to Fill ICAI CA Final Exam Application Form 2026?
CA Final Exam Dates 2026
Important Instructions While Filling CA Final Form
ICAI CA Final Application Form: Documents Required
CA Final Exam Fees 2026
CA Final Form Correction 2026
CA Final Application Related FAQs

How to Fill ICAI CA Final Exam Application Form 2026?

Chartered Accountancy aspirants can apply for the ICAI CA Final exams/courses by registering themselves. First-time applicants can register as a fresh candidate by following the process below:

Open ICAI official website or eservices.icai.org
Click on Login option if you have an ID or Click on 'New User Register here!
Fill the details as required
Click on confirmation/declaration and 'Register' button to complete ICAI exam registration
Once ICAI CA Final registration is complete, proceed to fill the application form

Note - Candidates can now select their preferred exam centre from the zone/city.

CA Final course validation is 5 years. If the validity of the registration has lapsed, students can re-validate or convert on SSP at eservices.icai.org. It is mandatory for candidates registered under Old Scheme to convert on SSP from CA Final Old Course to CA Final New Course by paying INR 1,000.

Steps to Fill CA Final Application Form

After registering on the SSP portal of ICAI, candidates can fill the CA Final application/exam form 2026 as per the following process:

Visit official eservices website
Sign in with registration number and password
Enter relevant details and upload documents
Select course and test cities
Validate email ID and mobile number
Make payment of the application fee to complete the process

Exam centre will be allotted to candidates as per the test centre selected in the CA Final application form. So, make the selection carefully.

CA Final Eligibility Criteria 2026

ICAI has released CA Final eligibility criteria for upcoming session. According to the requirements, a candidate must be:

Registered/Converted for CA Final New course.
Completed 3 years or 3½ years, as the case may be, of articled training as on the date of filling the CA Final exam application form.
Due to complete 3 years or 3½ years, as the case may be, of articled training including excess leave, if any, on or before October month of that year.
PE-II stream student and PE-II stream students converted to IPCC/IIPCC: In service and serving the last twelve months of articled training, including excess leave, if any, and due to complete 3 years.
PCC stream: In service and serving the last six months of article training including excess leave, If any, and due to complete 3½ years.
Intermediate/IPCC/IIPCE: In service and serving the last six months of training including excess leave, If any, and due to complete 3 years.

CA Final Exam Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CA Final 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 26	CA Final admit card 2026 (November) TENTATIVE
02 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group I
04 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group I
06 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group I
09 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group II
11 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group II
13 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group II

Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Aug ' 26	CA Final Nov 2026 Reg Last Date Extended
23 Jul ' 26 - 25 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 form correction
20 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 registration with late fee
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Important Instructions While Filling CA Final Form

During CA Final application process, candidates must keep following points in mind:

The candidate is required to furnish valid details in the CA Final exam form and fill every mandatory field. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
After fee payment, candidate must download the duly filled form and take a print out of the same.
If the uploaded image does not appear on the printout of the application form, candidates can attach two latest photographs (passport size – 3.5X4.5 cm)– One attested and one non-attested.
If the signature does not appear on the CA Final exam application form 2026, then the candidate must sign at specified places and get it countersigned by parent/guardian at the specified place (in any case).
The ICAI CA Final application form has to be attested by a Chartered Accountant or a Gazetted Officer or Principal of School/College.
Candidates can change or upload their photograph and signature on the SSP before submitting the exam form.
Candidates whose CA Final articleship status is in pending mode due to documentation must update the status on SSP before filling the CA Final exam form.

ICAI CA Final Application Form: Documents Required

Candidates are required to upload their passport size photograph and signature during application process. When uploading them, candidates must keep in mind the following:

The photo should recent and clicked against white background
The photo must have a clear contrast of the image
Photo wearing goggles and caps will not be accepted
Religious headgears are allowed but should not cover the face.
Photo with spectacles will be accepted.
If flash is used while taking the picture then make sure that there is no “red-eye”.
The format and dimension should bejpg/jpeg format and of 20-50 KB.

Given below are the requirements for uploading candidate signature in the ICAI CA Final exam form:

Signature should on a white sheet with a black pen.
The format should be jpg/jpeg and the file size must be between 10-20 KB.
The scanned signature should be well cropped so that there are no extra/white spaces

ICAI CA Applications Helplines:

CA Final: final_examhelpline@icai.in

CA Final Exam Fees 2026

Candidates can make payment for the CA Final application fees via the following:

Debit Card or Credit Card (VISA or MASTER or MAESTRO/ RUPAY)
Net Banking
Bhim UPI payment

There is late fee of INR 600 (for Domestic & Kathmandu centres) and USD 10 (for Overseas Centres) for form submission after the deadline. Given below is the ICAI CA exam fee for Final course to be paid for exam registration.

CA Final Exam Fees
For Indian Centre(s)
Single Group	INR 1,800
Both Groups	INR 3,300
For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu and Bhutan Centres
Single Group	USD 325
Both Groups	USD 550
For Kathmandu and Bhutan Centres
Single Group	INR 2,200
Both Groups	INR 4,000

CA Final Form Correction 2026

To edit CA Final exam form for change of medium and test city, candidates have to:

Go to https://eservices.icai.org
Login with your ID and password
Click on CA application form 2026
Check relevant fields for editing
Makes changes by selecting ‘changes required’ option
If no editing is required, select ‘No change required’
Review changes and verify with the OTP received in mobile and email
Upload a scanned handwritten application, signed by you (in relevant format)
After submission, print the acknowledgement form

CA Final Application Related FAQs

Check most asked questions on CA Final Application Process:

Q: Can I crack CA Final exam without coaching?

It is not easy to crack CA Final exam without taking any coaching classes. Preparing for this exam requires strong determination, dedication and discipline. Students usually prefer to take coaching to score well in exam. However, with strict timetable and proper preparation strategy, a candidate can prepare for CA Final without coaching.

Q: What are the overseas exam cities of CA Final Exam?

CA Final exam is conducted in the following 9 cities outside India.

Abu Dhabi
Bahrain
Thimpu
Doha
Dubai
Kathmandu
Muscat
Kuwait
Riyadh

Q: In how many cities is ICAI CA exam held?

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.

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: What if I forget to take CA Final admit card to exam centre?

If a candidate forgets to carry their CA Final admit card to the exam centre, they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Admit Card is a mandatory document of registered candidated. Along with hall ticket, candidates have to also take an ID proof with them. The CA Final admit card is released on official website, at least 10 days before the exam.

Q: What is the process to re-register for CA Final exam?

To re-register for CA Final exam, candidates can simply login with their ICAI credentials at the SSP portal of the ICAI (eservices website), and fill the applicatiom form.

Q: When and Where can I download CA Final 2026 admit card?

Candidates will be able to download CA Final admit card for November 2026 at least 10 days before the exam date. Only registered candidates will be issued hall ticket to appear for exam.

Q: When will CA Final 2026 exam be conducted?

ICAI conducted CA Final 2026 May exams from May 02 to May 12, 2026. The exam schedule for each paper was announced at offiial website.

Q: What login details are required to download CA Final admit card?

Candidates have to enter below login details to download their CA Final admit card 2026:

SSP Registration Number
Password

Q: What is the time duration for ICAI CA Final exam?

The ICAI CA final exam duration for Paper 1 to 5 is 3 hours and for Paper 6 is 4 hours. Additionally, there is no sectional time limit in the exam.

Q: Can the eligibility for CA Final exam be changed?

ICAI may change the CA Final eligibility for candidates to apply for the exam. If and when changed, ICAI will release the official notice with updated CA Final eligibility criteria.