ICAI CA January 2027 Exam Dates Out: Download Foundation & Inter Schedule!
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the exam dates for the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate January 2027 examinations. Students who have been waiting for the schedule can now check the paper-wise dates and timings on the official ICAI website. The notification was released on 23rd September 2026.
The CA Foundation exams will be held on 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th January 2027. The CA Intermediate exams will be conducted in two groups — Group I on 2nd, 4th, and 6th January, and Group II on 8th, 10th, and 12th January 2027.
ICAI CA January 2027 Exam: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Exam Name | CA Foundation and CA Intermediate Examination, January 2027 |
| CA Foundation Exam Dates | 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th January 2027 |
| CA Intermediate Exam Dates | 2nd to 12th January 2027 (both groups) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Official Website | icai.org / eservices.icai.org |
CA Foundation January 2027 Exam Schedule
The CA Foundation January 2027 exam will be held over four days. Papers 1 and 2 will be of 3 hours each, while Papers 3 and 4 will be of 2 hours each. There will be no advance reading time for Papers 3 and 4.
| Paper | Exam Date | Exam Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 3rd January 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | 5th January 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | 7th January 2027 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 2 Hours |
| Paper 4 | 9th January 2027 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 2 Hours |
CA Intermediate January 2027 Exam Schedule
The CA Intermediate January 2027 exam will be conducted between 2nd January and 12th January 2027. All papers will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a duration of 3 hours each.
| Group | Papers | Exam Dates | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | Paper 1, 2, 3 | 2nd, 4th, 6th January 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Group II | Paper 4, 5, 6 | 8th, 10th, 12th January 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Candidates will get 15 minutes of advance reading time from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM for all papers except Foundation Papers 3 and 4.
ICAI CA January 2027 Exam Cities
The January 2027 exams will be held in cities across India as well as overseas. Some of the major states and cities include:
- Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur, Guntur, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and more
- Bihar: Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, and more
- Delhi / New Delhi: Delhi / New Delhi
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and more
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, and more
- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, and more
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, and more
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida, Varanasi, and more
- West Bengal: Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, and more
Overseas exam cities: Bahrain, Dubai (UAE), and Kathmandu (Nepal). The exam timing will differ for overseas centres.
ICAI reserves the right to withdraw any city or centre at any stage without giving a reason.
ICAI CA January 2027 Application Process
All candidates must apply online through the Self Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org. Students who have never registered on SSP need to create a username first. Use the forgot password option if you have lost your credentials.
The online application window will open on 3rd November 2026 (Tuesday). The last date to submit the form without a late fee is 16th November 2026 (Monday). Forms submitted after this date will attract a late fee of ₹600 or US $10. The last date with a late fee is 19th November 2026 (Thursday).
Students who want to change their exam city or medium can use the correction window from 20th November to 22nd November 2026.
ICAI CA January 2027 Exam Fee
The exam fee for the Intermediate course is ₹1500 for a single group and ₹2700 for both groups at Indian centres. For overseas centres (excluding Kathmandu), the fee is US $325 for a single group and US $500 for both groups. At Kathmandu, the fee is ₹2200 for a single group and ₹3400 for both groups.
For the Foundation course, the fee is ₹1500 at Indian centres and US $325 at overseas centres (excluding Kathmandu). At Kathmandu, the fee is ₹2200.
Payment can be made online using VISA, MASTER, MAESTRO credit/debit cards, Rupay Card, Net Banking, or Bhim UPI.
How to Download ICAI CA January 2027 Exam Schedule
- Visit the official ICAI website at icai.org
- Go to the Important Announcements section on the homepage
- Click on the link for the Intermediate and Foundation Examination schedule, January 2027
- The PDF will open with the complete paper-wise date sheet and timings
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The exam schedule will not change even if any exam day is declared a public holiday by the Central or State Government.
- Exams will be held only at centres where a sufficient number of candidates opt to appear.
- Candidates can choose to answer papers in English or Hindi.
- Carry a valid admit card and original photo ID to the exam centre.
- Keep checking icai.org and eservices.icai.org for any updates.
ICAI CA January 2027 – Important Links
FAQs
Q1. When will the CA Foundation January 2027 exam be held?
The CA Foundation January 2027 exam will be held on 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th January 2027.
Q2. When will the CA Intermediate January 2027 exam be held?
The CA Intermediate January 2027 exam will be conducted from 2nd January to 12th January 2027, covering both Group I and Group II papers.
Q3. Is there advance reading time for the CA January 2027 exams?
Yes, 15 minutes of advance reading time is given from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM for all papers except Foundation Papers 3 and 4.
Q4. How can I apply for the ICAI CA January 2027 exam?
You need to apply online at eservices.icai.org. The application window opens on 3rd November 2026 and the last date without a late fee is 16th November 2026.
