ICAI CA Foundation September 2026 Last Exam Today; What's Next?
Today is the last CA Foundation exam Sep 2026 (Paper 4). ICAI conducted the CA exam for September session for all four papers across multiple exam centres. Candidates appearing for the exam can check below to know the next course of action for this session.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will conduct the last exam of CA Foundation September 2026 session today between 2 PM and 4 PM. Candidates taking the exam today must reach the exam centre by 12 PM to complete the identification process on time. After the exam is successfully conducted today, ICAI will release the result for the September session, tentatively by the end of next month.
Complete CA Foundation Exam Day Guide
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What After CA Foundation September 2026 Exam?
Once the CA Foundation 2026 Paper 4 is conducted today, candidates who appeared for the September session will have to wait for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to release the result on its official website. Upon its release, candidates will be able to check their scorecard, overall pass percentage, and toppers list at icai.org. Those who will meet the minimum qualifying marks criteria will be eligible to apply for CA Intermediate exam.
What if I fail the CA Foundation exam?
ICAI allows multiple attempts at CA Foundation exam. If a candidate fails the September session, he/she can apply for the CA Foundation January 2027 session, only if the registration validity is fulfilled by the candidate.
Commonly asked questions
Check below to know exam duration for all papers of CA Foundation exam:
- Paper 1 & 2 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Paper 3 & 4 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
CA candidates need to carry two copies of CA admit card (A4 size paper/colour printout), one photo ID (original), blue or black ballpoint pen and calculator to the examination centre. Candidates can carry Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, passport or driving license as the mandatory document for identification. They are also required to carry passport size photos to affix on the CA admit card. Entry without these documents will not be allowed.
Digital copy of the admit card or photo ID will not be accepted as valid at the examination centres, thus candidates must take print outs of their admit card as soon as they download it.
Yes, candidates will get up to 15 minutes of late entry to CA Foundation Paper 1, 2, 3, and 4. However, students are advised to reach the exam centre early to avoid getting late.
CA Foundation Important Dates
Students preparing for the next session of CA Foundation exam can check below the important dates related to ICAI Live Virtual Classes for the January 2027 Session:
| CA Foundation paper name |
Days |
Commencement of Session |
Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 16-Sep-2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM |
| Business Laws |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 16-Sep-2026 | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 17-Sep-2026 | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Business Economics |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 17-Sep-2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM |
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