How tough is it to clear CA Final in first attempt?

CA Final is a very high difficulty level exam and it is very, very tough to clear in the first attempt. The pass percentage of CA Final is usually 25-30 percent in every session so one can understand how difficult is it to actually clear the CA Final papers in first attempt. Any student usually needs 2-3 attempts to clear the CA Final exam.

What is the passing mark in CA courses?

Candidates need to score 40 per cent in each paper of every group/course level and 50 per cent in aggregate in all the papers of a group/course level. This minimum mark criterion is applicable to all three courses - CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final. Candidates cannot move to the next level of the Chartered Accountancy course until they clear the previous level. A very few percentage of candidates get a high score as the scores of All India toppers are usually below 75%. Candidates can take any number of attempts to clear a course level. The process includes practical training as well.

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

How many papers are there in CA Final?

AThere are 6 papers in CA Final. Earlier, there were 8 papers in this course level. These six papers are divided into two groups – Group I and Group II. · Paper 1 Financial Reporting · Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management (AFM) · Paper 3 Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics · Paper 4 Multi-disciplinary case study with Strategic Management · Paper 5 Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation · Paper 6 Indirect Tax Laws

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

Candidates will be able to download CA Final admit card for May 2026 at least 10 days before the exam date. Only registered candidates will be issued hall ticket to appear for exam. ICAI will conduct CA Final May exam 2026 between May 02 and May 12, 2026.

When will CA Final May 2026 exam be conducted?

ICAI will conduct CA Final 2026 May exams from May 02 to May 12, 2026. The exam schedule for each paper will be announced at offiial website. Candidates will register for May session by March 19 will be able to appear for the exam.

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.

How many attempts are required to qualify CA Final?

Usually, an individual takes about 3 to 5 attempts to clear the CA Final exam. The course level is too difficult to crack in the first attempt. The overall CA Final pass percentage of any session is usually between 20-25 percent only. It is mainly due to the fact that one needs to clear both groups of the CA Final course. The vastness of CA Final syllabus makes it difficult to crack it in the first attempt.

What are the items to carry for CA Final exams?

Students can carry only the CA Final admit card, photo ID, passport size photo and a blue/black ball point pen. No other item is allowed for the CA exam. Candidates need to keep in mind that they must not carry any electronic item like phone, watch, earphone, Bluetooth device etc. They must also not wear any outfit or accessory having metal while visiting the CA Final test centre on the exam days.

Is digital copy of CA Final admit card acceptable at test centre?

No, the digital copy of CA Final admit card is not accepted as a valid document at the exam centre. The CA Final admit card has to be signed and stamped by the invigilator for attendance purpose, thus, students have to carry hard copy of the admit card. Students must carry two copies of the CA Final admit card on exam days.

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.

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

Is it easy to crack CA Final in first attempt?

It is not at all easy to crack CA Final in first attempt. According to student's reaction of past CA Final exam, it is a very difficult exam. Also, the pass percentage of ICAI CA Final is only 25-30 percent. Students usually take at least 3 attempts to clear the examination.

Is the CA Final admit card session specific?

Yes, the CA Final admit card is session specific. It mentions the exam session, course and year, thus cannot be used for any other exam session. If a candidate tries to use expired or invalid admit card to appear for the CA Final exam, their candidature will be cancelled.

Does one need to carry an ID proof along with CA Final admit card on exam day?

Yes, students need to carry an ID proof along with the CA Final admit card on the exam day. The ID proof should be issued by the government of India. Given below are the ID proofs that the student can carry along with the CA Final exam admit card. Candidates can carry an original copy of any of these: · Aadhaar card · Voter ID card · PAN card · Passport · Driving license

What details are mentioned in CA Final scorecard?

Candidates can find below mentioned details in their CA Final scorecard: Candidate's name, gender, category, DOB Candidate's photo Course/exam name Examination session/year Roll number of the candidate Course group name Paper and their scores Result status - pass/fail Grand total marks

CA Final Admit Card May 2026 (OUT): Date, Hall Ticket Download Link

CA Final May 2026 exam

2 May '26 - 12 May '26

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 09:43 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Overview

CA Final admit card May 2026 has been released by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. ICAI has issued the hall tickets for registered students at eservices website. Students can download their CA admit card 2026 by using their login details. CA Final exam dates for May 2026 are May 02 to May 12, 2026. Only candidates who have registered for CA Final May exam 2026 by March 19, will be able to download the hall ticket. The ICAI CA Final admit card 2026 contains the details of CA test centre name and location. Read below more about the admit card for ICAI CA Final exam 2026.

Also Read: ICAI CA Final 2026 exam dates

Table of contents

How to Download ICAI CA Admit Card 2026?
CA Final Exam Dates 2026
Details Mentioned in ICAI CA Final Admit Card
Items to Carry with ICAI CA Final Admit Card
CA Final Exam Day Instructions
FAQs on CA Final Admit Card 2026

How to Download ICAI CA Admit Card 2026?

CA exam admit card is a mandatory document to be carried on all exam days. Given below is the process to download CA Final exam 2026 admit card:

Go to ICAI's eservice portal
Click on 'Admit card for Final (May) 2026'
Enter SSP registration number and password
Click on tab indicating CA Final admit card
Download it and save as PDF

CA Final May Admit Card Link 2026

ICAI CA Final admit card 2026 direct link for May session will be released at eservice portal.

Direct Link: eservices.icai.org/

How to Recover Password for Downloading CA Admit Card 2026?

In case one forgets password, they will need to recover it using forgot password option.

Go to ICAI CA login tab, and click on 'forgot password?'
A new tab will open up with options to recover password
Enter their registration number, mobile number/ email id or Security Question & Answer

Also Read: CA Final Application Process 2026

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
02 May ' 26 - 12 May ' 26	CA Final May 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
16 Apr ' 26	CA Final May 2026 Admit Card
20 Mar ' 26 - 23 Mar ' 26	CA Final May 2026 Correction Window
19 Mar ' 26	CA Final May 2026 Registration Ends (with late fee)
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Details Mentioned in ICAI CA Final Admit Card

Candidates should download their CA Final admit card May 2026 as soon as it is released and check details for error and rectification if required. They should specifically see the test centre location and visit it once before exam day. Following information will be printed on every student's CA Final admit card 2026:

Name of the candidate
ICAI Registration number
Course details
Photo and signature
Exam dates, year and sessions
Exam venue and timing
Reporting time
Guidelines related to identification process
Guidelines related to the exam process

CA Final Exam Timings

CA Final exam is conducted in the afternoon, i.e. between 2 pm to 5 pm. Students will be expected to reach their respective examination centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. No student will be allowed entry after the test centre gate closing time. The gate will be closed 30 minutes before the exam starts.

Examination	Paper(s)	Timings
CA Final	Paper 1 to 5	2 PM to 5 PM
CA Final	Paper 6	2 PM to 6 PM

Items to Carry with ICAI CA Final Admit Card

The CA Final exam will be held at designated test centres and candidates will be given entry following identification process for which, candidates will have to present hard copies of their CA Final admit card and photo ID proof. Along with these two documents, candidates must also carry the following:

Ball point pen (blue or black)
Passport size photo

Items Not to Carry on CA Final exam day

The following items are prohibited at the CA Final exam centres. Candidates should ensure that they are not carrying any of these on the exam day.

Mobile phone, earphones and other such electronic item
Any stationary item other than a ball point pen
Jewellery and valuables

ICAI CA Admit Card HelpDesk

In case of any discrepancy in the information mentioned in the CA admit card, candidates must report it to ICAI exam office at the following contact details:

Course Name	Email ID	Phone Number
CA Final	final_examhelpline@icai.in	0120 3894807, 808, 827

CA Final Exam Day Instructions

Candidates taking CA Final exam must check below to get some important exam day instructions:

Reach the exam centre at least one hour before the exam time.
A candidate can write the answers in Hindi or English as per the option exercised during form filling.
Paper 6 is case study based open book exam of four hours. Candidates are required to attempt four out of five case studies.
Candidates are allowed to bring their own material in hard form to consult for writing answers in Paper 6. These include study material, practice manuals, revisionary test paper supplied by ICAI, text books, bare Acts, notes by students or any other reference material.
Candidates must write answers in their own handwriting.
Copying answers from reference material in answer booklet will be considered unfair means.