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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Can I crack CA Final by self-study?

It is not easy to crack CA Final by self study as one needs guidance and mentorship at various stages of preparation. Most of the CA students opt for coaching as it helps them study in a disciplined and dedicated manner. However, one can also crack the CA Final course level by self-study, if they are determined, dedicated and disciplined in their preparation. Also refer to the study material provided by the ICAI. To prepare by self study, one will need to first set clear goals, make a study time table and prioritise subjects. They will need to allocate a good number of hours daily to study. Practice test and revision are integral part of exam preparation, so the practice a good number of previous years question papers and sample papers.

What is the difficulty level of ICAI CA Final exams?

The difficulty level of CA Final exams is the highest among all the as the course is vast and extensive. The CA Final exam includes papers such as Corporate & Economic Laws Part I: Corporate Law, Economic Laws, Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation, Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation, Goods and Services Tax, Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation, etc. which are tough to crack. The pass percentage of CA Final exams is low as low as 25 per cent in a particular session and students need multiple attempts to clear this level. Even after completing the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate levels, candidates find it tough to clear the CA Final level.

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 many attempts are allowed in CA course?

In the CA course, candidates can make any number of attempts until they clear a particular level. They will be eligible to register for the next level only after clearing the previous level. For example, a candidate needs to clear the CA Foundation level to be able to register for CA Intermediate. For appearing in CA Final exams, a candidate needs to clear both Foundation and Intermediate levels. Since, the level of difficulty of this course is very high, a maximum percentage of students make multiple attempts. Candidates who decide to pursue CA course, need to make sure that they are well prepared to a marathon of studies, preparation and exams. Hope this helps!!!

What is the time duration of ICAI CA exams?

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.

What is the difficulty level of ICAI CA Intermediate exams?

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.

Who prescribes the CA exam pattern?

The exam pattern of every CA course is prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The agency is responsible for designing the CA courses and conducting the examinations as well as awarding the CA certification in India for professional practice. They also decide the exam mode, duration, timing, questions, marking scheme, passing marks and test process. Once the candidate completes the CA course from ICAI, they are ready to practice Chartered Accountancy professionally. The paper-wise pattern of CA course levels is different from each other. Some papers are of 2 hours duration whereas some are of 3 hours duration.

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.

How to download CA admit card?

Visit eservices.icai.org Click on admit card for your exam group Enter registration number and password Login to go to student dashboard Click on admit card and download it

How many subjects are there in CA Final?

CA Final has six papers in both course groups (New scheme and Old scheme). Here are the paper topics for CA Final Group 1 and CA Final Group 2. CA Final Group 1: Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial Management, Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics, Corporate and Economic Laws, Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation, Risk Management, Financial Services and Capital Markets, International Taxation, Economic Laws, Global Financial Reporting Standards, Multidisciplinary Case Study, Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation and Indirect Tax Laws. CA Final Group 2: Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial Management, Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics, Corporate and Allied Laws, Advanced Management Accounting, Information Systems Control and Audit, Direct Tax Laws, Indirect Tax Laws

What is the syllabus of ICAI CA Final course?

CA Final is the last course level but the toughest one. The syllabus of ICAI CA Final course includes the following topics: Financial Reporting Strategic Financial Management Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics Corporate and Economic Laws Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation Risk Management Financial Services and Capital Markets International Taxation Economic Laws Global Financial Reporting Standards Multidisciplinary Case Study Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation Indirect Tax Laws The minimum passing marks in this course level is all 40 per cent per paper.

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.

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.

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 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.

I have forgotten my ICAI login password? How do I download CA result?

If you have forgotten your login password for ICAI account, you can create a new one by visiting the eservices website and using the 'forgot password' option.

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 times does ICAI conduct CA Final examination?

According to recent official notice released by ICAI, the CA Final examination will conducted twice a year - May and November.

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.

What after completing CA Final course?

After completing CA Final course, students can start independent practice or join an auditing firm as chartered accountant or analyst. Top job options for certified CAs are Finance Manager, Tax Manager, Certified Public Accountant, Teacher, Civil or Government Service, to name a few. They can also go for other professional courses such as MBA/PGDM to make a career in corporate finance. If one wishes to start independent practice, they need to set up a firm as a sole-proprietorship or in partnership. Also Read: CA career scope and job profiles

In which foreign cities CA exams are conducted?

ICAI certification for CA professionals has a lot of credibility across the world which is why many candidates living abroad pursue this course. Members of Indian communities who live abroad also pursue the CA course by ICAI. The exam is conducted in eight cities for all course levels. They are: 1. Abu Dhabi 2. Bahrain 3. Thimpu 4. Doha 5. Dubai 6. Kathmandu 7. Muscat 8. Kuwait Candidates living in the above mentioned cities can pursue the CA course and appear for the level while exams by registering at ICAI website. The test city will be allotted to candidates as per the choice mentioned in the ICAI CA application form.

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 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

CA Final Nov 2026: Registration, Mock Test, Syllabus & Pattern

CA Final November 2026 registration

6 Jul '26 - 19 Jul '26

Updated on Jul 9, 2026 15:16 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

CA Final Exam 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is accepting applications for CA Final November 2026 exam at SSP portal. Candidates must check their registration validity before applying online for the exam. Check below to get more details on the exam.

Latest Updates on CA Final Nov Exam 2026

ICAI will now conduct CA Final exams twice a year - May and November.
The last date to submit CA Final form is July 22.
CA Final Nov 2026 exam will be held between Nov 02 and Nov 13.

🎯 Prepare for CA Final November Session 2026

Get paper-wise syllabus for CA Final exam.

👉 Download Free CA Final Syllabus PDF

Table of contents

What is CA Final Exam?
CA Final Exam Dates 2026
CA Final 2026 Eligibility & Application
CA Final 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
CA Final Admit Card 2026
CA Final 2026 Question Paper
CA Final 2026 Result
FAQs on CA Final

What is CA Final Exam?

CA Final Exam is the course-level exam conducted to assess the candidate's training and skills in Chartered Accountancy. The CA course has three levels: CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final. CA Final is the third and last course level of Chartered Accountancy. It is conducted by the ICAI. The same organization regulates the CA profession in India. To reach CA Final level, candidates have to clear CA Foundation and CA Intermediate levels.

Also Read: CA Final Examination to be Held Twice a Year from May 2026 Onwards

Key Highlights on CA Final Exam 2026

The difficulty level of CA Final is the highest among all three course levels. Check below key highlights of the CA Final exam 2026.

Particulars	Details
CA Final course level	Third and final level of ICAI’s Chartered Accountancy course
CA Final Groups	Group I and Group II
CA Final Exam Cycle	May and November
Number of papers in CA Final	8 (4 papers in each Group)
CA Final Pass Percentage (May 2026)	14.07% (Both groups)

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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
06 Jul ' 26 - 19 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 registration ONGOING
20 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 registration with late fee
23 Jul ' 26 - 25 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 form correction
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
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
18 Jun ' 26	CA Final May 2026 Result

CA Final 2026 Eligibility & Application

Check below the minimum eligibility criteria candidates have to fulfill to pursue CA Final:

The candidate who have passed the CA Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination – II/PCC/IPCC, are eligible to apply for the CA Final exam
They must also have completed 3 years or 3½ years or must be due to complete, as the case may be, of article training as on the date of filling the form
For PE-II stream student and PE-II stream students converted to IPCC – Also, they must be serving the last twelve months of articled training including excess leave, if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before October 31 of the examination year.
For PCC stream students - The candidate must be serving the last six months of articled training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years on or before 30th April of the examination year
For Intermediate IPCC students – The candidate must be serving the last six months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before April 30 of the examination year.
For students converted from PE-II to PCC as well as for students converted from PE-II to PCC and then to IPCC - The candidate must be serving the last twelve months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years articles on or before October 31 of the examination year.
Candidates who have taken termination are advised to re-register for the balance period of training

Also Read: ICAI CA eligibility criteria

CA Final Application Process 2026

CA Final exam application process is done phase wise. For CA Final Nov 2026 exams, registrations will start on July 06. Students who are eligible for the exam, can register at the SSP portal of the ICAI. Check below how to register for CA Final exam 2026:

Go to SSP portal: https://eservices.icai.org/
Enter login credentials and go to the exam form
Enter details and upload documents
Select course level and course group
Select test city for centre allotment
Pay the CA Final exam fee

Those registering for CA Final exam for the first time will have to create, a login ID at the SSP portal. CA Final course registration expires in five years. So, students whose registration has expired, should renew it before filling the exam application form.

Candidates can now also select their preferred exam centre from city/zone.

ICAI CA Final Registration Dates: Nov 2026

Below is the schedule for CA Final Nov registration 2026:

Particulars	Dates
CA Final November 2026 Registration Begins	06-Jul-2026
CA Final November 2026 Registration Last Date (without late fee)	19-Jul-2026
CA Final November 2026 Registration Last Date (with late fee)	22-Jul-2026
CA Final November 2026 Correction Window	23-Jul-2026 to 25-Jul-2026

📄 Important for CA Final Registration

Check the complete list of documents required for CA exam registration.

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CA Final 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

ICAI has prescribed the exam structure for CA Final exam. Check below table for CA Final exam pattern in details:

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exams	Pen and paper mode
Total Marks per Paper	100
Passing Marks	40 per cent per paper 50 per cent overall
Exam Duration	Paper 1 to 5: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (each paper) Paper 6: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Level of Difficulty	Tough
Number of Attempts Allowed	Multiple

Note: To be certified as a Chartered Accountant, candidates have to clear both CA Final groups.

CA Final Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for CA Final course includes chapters and topics that a candidate must cover for the exam. ICAI releases the CA Final syllabus on its official website - icai.org. It includes topics from 6 papers - Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Management, Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics, Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation, Indirect Tax Laws and Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management). Along with the syllabus, ICAI has also released the official study material for candidates to prepare for the exam.

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CA Final Preparation Tips 2026

Below are some useful preparation tips for candidates planning to appear for CA Final exam for upcoming session:

Complete the CA Final syllabus in two months.
CA Final is the toughest of all three papers. So, study a minimum of 10 hours daily.
Give required time to each paper and focus on topics with more weightage.
Revise formulas daily and religiously.
Use ICAI study material to make your own notes.
Practice as many numerical questions as possible to improve your speed and accuracy.
Work on your time management skills.
Solve past papers, mock tests and sample papers.
ICAI conducts mock exams, participate in them.

CA Final Admit Card 2026

Candidates who submit the CA Final application form before the deadline will receive an admit card. Eligible candidates can download their CA Final admit card by following below steps:

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

Note - CA Final hall ticket is an important and mandatory document, as no candidate will be allowed entry without their admit card.

Details Included in CA Final Admit Card

Candidates must check accuracy of below details in their hall ticket:

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 2026 Question Paper

To prepare well for CA Final exam, candidates must prepare from previous sessions of the examination to get an idea of the question types to be asked and practice time management on D-day. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released the CA Final Question Papers 2026 for May session.

CA Final Previous Session Papers

Download CA Final question papers for May 2026 session.

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CA Final 2026 Result

The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India will release the CA Final result for the upcoming session after the exam is conducted in offline mode. To download their scorecard, candidates will have to enter their login details - registration ID and roll number. ICAI will also release the pass percentage, merit list and toppers' list along with the result. A candidate will be considered PASS if he/she meets the qualifying marks criteria.