ICAI to Begin CA Foundation September 2026 Examination Tomorrow; Check Important Instructions for Exam Day
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will commence CA Foundation September 2026 examination from tomorrow (September 02). Check this page for exam schedule, timings, important exam-day guidelines, and things to carry and prohibited in exam hall.
CA Foundation 2026
The CA Foundation September exam 2026 will begin from tomorrow at allotted exam centres. Candidates who registered for CA Foundation exam for September session and have been issued CA admit card by ICAI must report to their allotted exam centre before time. The last scheduled date for CA Foundation exam is September 09, 2026. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the exam will be considered PASS. Such candidates will be able to apply and appear for the next CA course level - CA Intermediate exam.
Complete CA Foundation Exam Day Guide
Avoid last-minute mistakes in exam centre. Check out list of Do's and Don'ts on exam day for CA Foundation.
CA Foundation September Schedule 2026
Check below to get exam dates and timings for each paper of CA Foundation 2026 exam for September session:
| CA Foundation Paper | Exam Dates | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Accounting | 02-Sep-2026 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Paper 2: Business Laws | 05-Sep-2026 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude | 07-Sep-2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Paper 4: Business Economics | 09-Sep-2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
CA Foundation Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates appearing for CA Foundation examination must check below to get exam day guidelines to be followed:
- Reach the exam centre at least by 1 PM.
- Students can write their answers in English or Hindi, provided the same is selected in online form.
- Paper 1 & Paper 2 will have an advance reading time of 15 minutes. So, reach the exam centre accordingly.
- No advance reading time for Paper 3 & Paper 4.
- Late entry is allowed for upto 16 minutes in all papers.
- No early exit is allowed.
ICAI CA Foundation Exam Day Checklist
Exam takers must ensure to take following items with them to the examination hall:
- CA Foundation September Admit Card 2026
- Ball point pen
- Passport size photo
- Battery Operated Calculator
Note: The calculator can be of any type upto 6 functions, 12 digits and upto two memories.
Prohibited Items on CA Foundation Exam Day
- Books/notebooks/loose paper
- Eletronic items
- Phone/headphones/earphones
- Bags/valuables
- Eatables
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