CA Intermediate Admit Card 2026: Check Date and Download Hall Ticket of May Exam Here

Yes, ICAI CA Intermediate exam is tough. There are total 6 papers, divided into 2 groups, in CA Inter exam. The syllabus includes topics related to Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Law, etc., which are tough to crack. The pass percentage of CA Intermediate exams is very low - 10%.

The difficulty level of ICAI CA exams is as follows:

The CA Intermediate question paper includes questions in English/Hindi language. The CA Inter test paper contains of subjective as well as objective type questions.

Minimum score requirement to pass CA Intermediate is 40% per paper and 50% overall. If a candidate scores 60% or more in one subject and fails another subject, he/she can apply for exemption, if all requirements are met.

Reporting time for CA Inter exam will be mentioned on admit card. Student are advised to reach their respective test centres at least 2 hours before the exam starts. This is done for smooth identification process and avoid overcrowding on the exam day.

The digital copy of CA Intermediate admit card is not considered a valid proof of identification. Candidates have to carry print out of their hall ticket to the examination centre on all exam days. The print out is to be signed and stamped which is why the digital copy of the admit card is not accepted. They should take a print of their CA Inter admit card on an A4 size sheet.

There are two groups in CA Intermediate exam. Candidates have to pass both groups to be eligible for next level of the course. Below are the topics included in CA Inter Group I and Group II:

• Advanced Accounting
• Corporate and Other Laws
• Taxation
• Income Tax Law
• Goods & Services Tax
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Auditing and Ethics
• Financial Management & Ethics Management
• Financial Management
• Ethics Management

As per previous years' trends, the pass percentage of CA Inter exam is between 20 to 30 percent. This means that it is not easy to crack CA Inter exam in first attempt. Additionally, the syllabus for ICAI CA Intermediate exam is complex and requires deep understanding of the topics.

But, if a candidate has strong determination, discipline, and a proper preparation plan, he/she can crack the exam with consistent practice.

Along with the CA Intermediate admit card, candidates must carry any of the following photo ID cards (in original).

• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Voter ID card
• Passport
• Driving License

PwD candidates must carry relevant certificate in the prescribed format.

You must preserve CA Intermediate admit card even after the exam, as you might need it for reference or as a proof of appearing in the exam at any point in time. Students must preserve all the official documents issued by the ICAI until they complete the CA course.

Yes, there is a late fee if a candidate submits CA Intermediate application form during late fee window. The late fee amounts is INR 600. ICAI opens the late fee window for CA Inter application process for three days.

The actual registration fee for CA Inter is INR 1,500 for single group and INR 2,700 for both groups (domestic students).

The date of release of ICAI CA Intermediate application form for May session 2026 is March 03, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the entrance exam must apply before deadline. The last date to fill and submit CA Inter May application form 2026 is March 19, 2026. 

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. 

CA Inter admit card is session specific. Students cannot use the admit card of one exam phase for another. Just like, students have to register for CA Inter exam of a specific phase, basis eligibility., they need to present the admit card of that specific phase for appearing in the exam. Meaning, a candidate cannot use their CA inter admit card of May session for appearing in November session.

The last date to fill and submit CA Inter May registration form without late fee is March 16, 2026. After the ICAI will keep the registration window open with late fee till March 19, 2026.

It is not easy, yet not impossible to crack CA Intermediate exam without coaching. If a student is determined, disciplined and fully dedicated towards CA Inter exam preparation, she/she can crack it with self-study.