The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the comprehensive date sheet for the CA Foundation and Intermediate January 2027 examinations. Candidates preparing for these premier accounting credentials can now access the full schedule on the official website, icai.org.
The crucial examinations are set to commence on January 2, 2027. CA Foundation Schedule is as follows:
| Group | Paper | Subject | Exam Date | Exam Timings (IST) |
| Group I | Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | January 2, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Paper 2 | Corporate and Other Laws | January 4, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | |
| Paper 3 | Taxation | January 6, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | |
| Group II | Paper 4 | Cost and Management Accounting | January 8, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Paper 5 | Auditing and Ethics | January 10, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | |
| Paper 6 | Financial Management and Strategic Management | January 12, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
ICAI CA January 2027: Key Registration and Exam Form Dates
While the primary registration window for this session closed on September 1, 2026, candidates must still fill out the mandatory exam application form. The online window to submit exam forms is expected to open in the first week of November 2026.
Candidates can apply without a late fee until mid-November, after which a standard late fee of INR 600 will apply. Admit cards will tentatively be released in mid-December 2026.
ICAI explicitly stated that the exam schedule will remain unaffected by any sudden public holidays.
The CA Foundation exams will be held on January 3, 5, 7 and 9, 2027.
Group 1 exams are on January 2, 4 and 6, while Group 2 exams are on January 8, 10 and 12, 2027.
The application window will open on November 3, 2026, with the regular deadline on November 16, 2026.
