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.

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

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 is the date of release of the CA Final Application Form 2026?

ICAI conducts CA Final exam, two times a year - May and November. The CA Final November 2026 application form was released on July 06 at official website.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 is CA Final exam conducted in a year?

CA Final exam will be conducted twice in a year. Earlier, ICAI used to conduct CA Final exam thrice in a year. But, the exam will now be conducted in May and November only. The first exam with updated frequency was conducted in May 2026.

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

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 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.

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 November 2026: Admit Card (Soon), Syllabus & Pattern

CA Final November 2026 exam Group I

2 Nov '26

Updated on Oct 13, 2026 11:04 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

CA Final Exam 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will conduct CA Final Nov 2026 exam between Nov 02 and Nov 13, in offline mode. Registered candidates will soon be issued CA Final admit card for November session at icai.org. Candidates can expect their hall ticket to be shared by the end of this week. Candidates must score at least the minimum qualifying marks to pass the exam. As per the changed frequency, the CA Final examination will now be held twice a year - May and November. Check below to get more details on the exam.

Table of contents

What is CA Final Exam?
CA Final Exam Dates 2026
CA Final Highlights 2026
CA Final Admit Card 2026
CA Final 2026 Eligibility
ICAI CA Final 2026 Syllabus
CA Final 2026 Exam Pattern
CA Final Preparation 2026
CA Final 2026 Question Paper
CA Final 2026 Result
CA Final Application Process 2026
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.

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
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
09 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group II
11 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group II
13 Nov ' 26	CA Final November 2026 exam Group II
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Aug ' 26	CA Final Nov 2026 Reg Last Date Extended
23 Jul ' 26 - 25 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 form correction
20 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26	CA Final November 2026 registration with late fee
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CA Final Highlights 2026

Check the key highlights below for 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)
Difficulty Level	Highest among all three course levels

Also Read:

👉 Download Free CA Final Syllabus PDF

CA Final Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendar Admit Card: Oct ' 26

Candidates who submit the CA Final application form before the deadline will receive an admit card. It is a mandatory document that must be taken with the exam takers to their allotted CA Final exam centre for entry. No candidate will be allowed entry without their admit card. The direct link to download CA Final admit card will be shared on the official website of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Steps to Download CA Final Hall Ticket

Eligible candidates can download their CA Final admit card by following the steps shared below:

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

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 Eligibility

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

ICAI CA Final 2026 Syllabus

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. Along with the syllabus, ICAI has also released the official study material for candidates to prepare for the exam. Check table below for syllabus.

CA Final Group 1 Papers	Chapters
Paper-1: Financial Reporting	Introduction to Indian Accounting Standards Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) Ind AS on Presentation of General Purpose Financial Statements Ind AS on Measurement based on Accounting Policies Ind AS 115 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” Annexure: Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 Ind AS on Assets of the Financial Statements Other Indian Accounting Standards Ind AS on Liabilities of the Financial Statements Ind AS on Items impacting the Financial Statements Ind AS on Disclosures in the Financial Statements Accounting and Reporting of Financial Instrument Ind AS 103 “Business Combinations” Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements of Group Entities Ind AS 101 “First-time Adoption of Ind AS” Analysis of Financial Statements Professional and Ethical Duty of a Chartered Accountant Accounting and Technology
Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management	Financial Policy and Corporate Strategy Risk Management Advanced Capital Budgeting Decisions Security Analysis Security Valuation Portfolio Management Securitization Mutual Funds Derivatives Analysis and Valuation Foreign Exchange Exposure and Risk Management International Financial Management Interest Rate Risk Management Business Valuation Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring Startup Finance
Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics	Module 1 Quality Control General Auditing Principles and Auditors Responsibilities Audit Planning, Strategy and Execution Materiality, Risk Assessment and Internal Control Audit Evidence Completion and Review Reporting Module 2 Specialised Areas Audit-related Services Review of Financial Information Prospective Financial Information and Other Assurance Services Digital Auditing & Assurance Group Audits Special Features of Audit of Banks & Non-Banking Financial Companies Module 3 Overview of Audit of Public Sector Undertakings Internal Audit Due Diligence, Investigation & Forensic Accounting Emerging Areas: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) & Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Assurance Professional Ethics & Liabilities of Auditors
CA Final Group 2 Papers	Chapters
Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation	Module 1 Basic Concepts Incomes which do not form part of Total Income Profits and Gains of Business or Profession Capital Gains Income from Other Sources Income of Other Persons included in Assessee’s Total Income Aggregation of Income, Set Off or Carry Forward of Losses Deductions from Gross Total Income Module 2 Assessment of Various Entities Assessment of Trusts and Institutions, Political Parties and Other Special Entities Tax Planning, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion Taxation of Digital Transactions Crossword Puzzle Module 3 Deduction, Collection and Recovery of Tax Income Tax Authorities Assessment Procedure Appeals and Revision Dispute Resolution Miscellaneous Provisions Provisions to Counteract Unethical Tax Practices Tax Audit and Ethical Compliances Questions based on Significant Select Cases Crossword Puzzle Module 4 Non Resident Taxation Double Taxation Relief Advance Rulings Transfer Pricing Fundamentals of BEPS Application and Interpretation of Tax Treaties Overview of Model Tax Conventions Latest Developments in International Taxation Annexure Crossword Puzzle
Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws	Module 1 Supply under GST Charge of GST Place of Supply Exemptions from GST Time of Supply Value of Supply Module 2 Input Tax Credit Registration Tax Invoice, Credit and Debit Notes Accounts and Records; E-way Bill Payment of Tax Electronic Commerce Transactions Returns Module 3 Import and Export Under GST Refunds Job Work Assessment and Audit Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest Demands and Recovery Liability to Pay in Certain Cases Offences and Penalties and Ethical Aspects under GST Appeals and Revision Advance Ruling Miscellaneous Provisions Customs and FTP Module 4 Levy of and Exemptions from Customs Duty Types of Duty Classification of Imported and Export Goods Valuation under the Customs Act, 1962 Importation and Exportation of Goods Warehousing Refund Foreign Trade Policy
Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management)	Case Studies

Download: CA Final Chapter-Wise Weightage

CA Final 2026 Exam Pattern

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 Preparation 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.

Books to Prepare for CA Final Exam

Below is the list of some recommended books apart from official ICAI study material that a candidate can refer to prepare for CA Final examination.

Accounting Standards by M P Vijay Kumar CA Parveen Jindal
Accounting Standards by D.S Rawat
CA Praveen Sharma Accounting Standard & INDAs
SFM Module with Solution by Rahul Malkan
CA Final SFM by V Pattabhi Ram & SD Bala
CA Final SFM by Mayank Kothari
CA Final SFM by Gaurav Jain
CA Munish Bhandari (HandBook)
SFM Module with Solution by Rahul Malkan
CA Final SFM by V Pattabhi Ram & SD Bala
CA Final SFM by Mayank Kothari
CA Final SFM by Gaurav Jain
CA Kamal Garg Old and New Syllabus Both
CA Kamal Garg Class Notes New Syllabus book
CA Pankaj Garg Old Syllabus
CA Pankaj Garg New Syllabus
Allied Laws HANDBOOK by Kamal Garg
Handbook on CA Final Law by G.Sekar B Saravana Prasath
CA/CMA Final DT Compiler by Bhanwar Borana
CA/CMA Final DT Compact 3.0 by Bhanwar Borana
CA/CS/CMA Final –IDT Summary Book by CA Yashwant Mangal
CA Final IDT Questionnaire + MCQ books by CA Yashwant Mangal
CA Final Audit Drone Chart Book by CA Sarthak Jain
CA Final DT Summary Book by CA Shubham Singhal

Also Read: Preparation tips to clear CA course in first attempt

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 2026 for previous session.

CA Final May 2026 Paper 1 Question Paper

CA Final May 2026 Paper 2 Question Paper

CA Final May 2026 Paper 3 Question Paper

CA Final May 2026 Paper 4 Question Paper

CA Final May 2026 Paper 5 Question Paper

CA Final May 2026 Paper 6 Question Paper

CA Final 2026 Result

The Institute of Chartered Accountants 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.

How to Check CA Final Result?

The steps to download CA Final scorecard are as follows:

Visit ICAI website: caresults.icai.org/caresult
Click on the link indicating CA Final result
Enter your ICAI roll number and registration number
Enter CAPTCHA code as displayed
Click on 'submit' and check your CA result for Final exam
Click on the download option and save the copy of CA Final scorecard

Direct Link to Download CA Final Result: caresults.icai.org/caresult

Details Included in CA Final Scorecard

ICAI will mention below details in a candidate's 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 Application Process 2026

CA Final exam application process is done phase wise. 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
CA Final November 2026 Registration Last Date (Extended)	05-Aug-2026 (11:59 PM)

CA Final Registration Fee

Candidates have to pay below mentioned CA Final exam fees during registration:

CA Final Exam Fees
For Indian Centre(s)
Single Group	INR 1,800
Both Groups	INR 3,300
For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Kathmandu and Bhutan Centres
Single Group	USD 325
Both Groups	USD 550
For Kathmandu and Bhutan Centres
Single Group	INR 2,200
Both Groups	INR 4,000

📄 Important for CA Final Registration

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

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FAQs on CA Final

Check below to find frequently asked questions on CA Final exam.

Q: 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!!!

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What are the timings for CA Final exam?

The CA Final exams are conducted in the afternoon. Check the below table for timings:

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

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

Candidates will be able to download CA Final admit card for November 2026 at least 10 days before the exam date. Only registered candidates will be issued hall ticket to appear for exam.

Q: When will CA Final 2026 exam be conducted?

ICAI will conduct CA Final 2026 November exams from Nov 02 to Nov 13, 2026. The exam schedule for each paper was announced at offiial website.

Q: 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: