CA Final

CA Final admit card is session specific so it is valid of the given exam phase only. For example, CA Final November 2024 admit card was valid for November 2024 exams only and CA Final May 2025 admit card will be valid for May 2025 exam only. Candidates must ensure they carry the correct admit card to the CA Final test centres as entry will be allowed only through valid CA Final admit card.

Only the valid ID proof is not acceptable as a pass to enter the CA Final exam centre. Students cannot gain entry to their test centres without producing the original print out of their CA Final admit card. Thus, every CA Final exam test taker must ensure they hava print out of their admit card when they reach the exam centre.

ICAI released the CA Final May 2025 admit card on April 16, 2025 as the exams will begin in the first week of May 2025. Candidates will be able to download their CA Final May 2025 admit card from the IICAI's eservices website. The admit card will be available for download until the exam day. Candidates must carry the CA Final admit card on every exam day for identification. 

There is usually a one-day gap between CA Final exams. The exam is conducted within 10 days for any session. For example, CA Final May 2025 exams are scheduled as, May 2, May 4, May 6, May 8, May 10. And May 13 for both Group I and Group II.

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.

No, there is no difference in the difficulty level of the sessions of CA Final exam. The CA Final question papers are set on the basis of the course syllabus, and given that the chapters are too vast, the exam papers are tough, irrespective of the exam session.

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

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

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.

CA Final May 2025 exam registration dates are: