Overview
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate admit cards for the January 2026 examination session. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets online using their login credentials; this is an examination notice, so no recruitment posts or vacancies are involved.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Post Name | CA Foundation and CA Intermediate January 2026 Examination |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable ā professional examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | icai.org |
The admit card contains the candidate's name, registration number, photograph, signature, examination centre, reporting time, paper-wise schedule and important instructions. Candidates should verify every detail immediately after downloading it.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | November 3, 2025 |
| Last Date | November 16, 2025 without late fee; November 19, 2025 with late fee |
| Exam Date | Intermediate: January 6 to 16, 2026; Foundation: January 18 to 24, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must follow the exact paper date and reporting time printed on their individual admit card. ICAI may issue separate instructions if an examination is rescheduled at any centre.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- CA Foundation: Candidates should be registered for the Foundation course and must satisfy ICAI's Class 12 and mandatory study-period requirements.
- Students appearing through the regular Foundation route should have passed or appeared in the Senior Secondary/Class 12 examination conducted by a recognised board.
- CA Intermediate: Candidates should have passed the CA Foundation examination and completed the prescribed Intermediate registration and study period.
- Candidates admitted through the Direct Entry Route must meet the applicable graduation, postgraduation or other eligibility conditions prescribed by ICAI.
- Only students whose examination forms were accepted can access the admit card for the relevant group or papers.
Age Limit
- ICAI does not prescribe a minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the CA Foundation or Intermediate examinations.
- Candidates must instead fulfil the course registration, education and study-period conditions.
Fees
- CA Foundation examination fee for Indian centres: generally ā¹1,500.
- CA Intermediate examination fee: generally ā¹1,500 for one group and ā¹2,700 for both groups at Indian centres.
- A late fee of ā¹600 may apply to forms submitted during the notified late-fee window.
- Fees for overseas and Kathmandu centres differ. Candidates should refer to the applicable examination form notice for the final amount.
Selection Process
As this is a professional qualifying examination rather than a recruitment drive, there is no interview-based selection process. Progression broadly involves:
- Admit Card Verification: Candidates must download the hall ticket and confirm their personal details, group, papers and examination centre.
- Written Examination: Students must appear for the Foundation or Intermediate papers according to the published timetable and examination rules.
- Result and Qualification: ICAI will evaluate answer books and declare results online. Candidates meeting the prescribed subject-wise and aggregate marks will qualify under the applicable rules.
How to Apply
The examination application process has closed. Registered students can download the admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the official ICAI website at icai.org.
- Open the Students or Examinations section on the homepage.
- Select the link for the CA Foundation/Intermediate January 2026 Admit Card.
- Sign in using the required registration number, user ID and password.
- Select the relevant course and examination session, if prompted.
- Open the admit card and carefully check the candidate's name, photograph, signature, roll number, group, examination centre and paper dates.
- Download the hall ticket PDF and take at least two clear printouts.
- Carry the printed admit card and an accepted photo identity document to the examination centre.
- If the hall ticket contains an error, contact the ICAI examination helpdesk promptly instead of waiting until the examination day.
ICAI generally does not send physical admit cards by post. Candidates should also retain a digital copy on their phone or email for emergency access, while carrying the required printed copy to the centre.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I download the ICAI CA Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the Foundation or Intermediate hall ticket through the examination section of icai.org using their registered login credentials.
2. Will ICAI send the admit card by post?
No. Candidates are expected to download the admit card online and print it before reporting to the examination centre.
3. What should I do if there is an error on my hall ticket?
Immediately contact the ICAI examination authorities with your registration and application details. Do not make handwritten changes to the admit card unless specifically authorised.
