CA Intermediate Exam Dates 2026 (Jan & May): Registration, Admit Card, Mock Test & Result Schedule

CA Intermediate is a high difficulty level exam and pass percentage is quite low (25 to 30%). Most of the students usually take 2-3 attempts to clear CA Inter exams. To be able to clear the course level one needs to study hard and in a focused manner. However, there is no limit to number of attempts. One can appear for the CA Inter exams until they clear it.

Total marks of every CA Intermediate paper is 100. This course level has six paper so the total marks is 600. CA Inter result is prepared on the basis of candidate's score in all 6 papers and the percentage is announced out of 600. Candidates have to pass in all the six papers to clear the CA Intermediate level.

CA Intermediate exam fee structure is given below for students from India and abroad.

CA Intermediate exam used to be held bi-annually in May and November but from the year 2024, it is conducted thrice in a year – May, September and January. Candidates can register for the course level and exam as per their eligibility for the exam session. The CA Inter exam dates are announced at the ICAI website for every session about 3-4 months in advance.

CA Intermediate course is not easy because of complex syllabus and it requires in depth understanding of every topic. The pass percentage of CA Inter exam is between 20 to 30 percent which means it is not easy to crack in first attempt. However, with strategic planning and consistent practice one can perform well. Conceptual clarity, mock practice sessions, revision and staying updated with latest exam pattern is crucial.

CA Intermediate exam is conducted paper wise. The questions are objective type and the exam duration ranges from 2 hours to 3 hours for different papers. 

CA Intermediate Group I marks distribution:

CA Intermediate Group II marks distribution

The difficulty level of CA Intermediate exams is high. It is considered to be one of the toughest exams to crack due to the vast syllabus and multiple subjects. The pass percentage of CA Intermediate exam is low and candidates have to make multiple attempts to clear it. CA is a course, one can complete without coaching and guidance. Even though study material, test practices and other support is provided by the ICAI, it is not really possible to study by self. The topics and chapters are vast. They require guidance and practice as well as discipline and productive study hours.

Yes, the ICAI provides a range of study material to cover the CA Inter syllabus. The official study material includes test papers, modules, live classes, previous years' question papers, sample papers and notes. Registered candidates must avail the facility of study material provided by the organisation for best results.

The late fee amount for CA Intermediate form submission is INR 600. Candidates have to pay the additional amount of late fee if they are submitting the form after the original deadline of CA Intermediate registration. The actual fee for CA Inter is INR 1,500 for single group and INR 2,700 for both groups (domestic students).

CA Intermediate result for every exam phase is announced online. The scorecard and merit list is uploaded at the icai.nic.in/caresult website. Candidates can check the their ICAI CA Inter result by following the process given below:

·       Go to the ICAI website

·       Click on the link indicating CA Intermediate

·       Enter your ICAI roll number and registration number 

·       Enter CAPTCHA code as displayed 

·       Click on 'submit' and check your CA result

CA form filling process is online. Students must have a valid login and course registration. If validity is expired, they must re-validate it at SSP (eservices) website. Check here how to fill CA Inter exam form:

·       Go to ICAI exam website

·       Click on login and fill details as required (New users can use the 'New User Register here!' option)

·       Click on confirmation/declaration and 'Register' button

·       Go back to login option

·       Choose registration number in drop-down and authenticate

·       Now login to access the exam form

·       Add relevant details and upload necessary documents

·       Pay fee and submit

CA Intermediate exam fee can be paid in online mode. Candidates can choose to pay the fee through debit card, credit card, net banking or ewallet. The registration fee is non-refundable so they must also not make any error in the form. Otherwise, they will have to fill a fresh form and pay the fee again.

The CA Intermediate exam form is uploaded at the ICAI’s Self Service Portal (SSP) eservices website. Candidates can login and access the exam form there. Those who are registering for the first time, need to create a login ID. Those who have a registered previously, can use their existing login ID to fill the exam form. Those whose course registration has expired must revalidate it to fill the form.CA Course Registration Validity of CA Intermediate is 5 years and the fee for revalidation of CA Intermediate course registration is INR 400.