ICAI CA Final Exams will be Held Three Times Annually Starting in 2025; Get all Information

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Sourav Chakraborty

Updated on Mar 28, 2025 17:47


ICAI has taken a significant step forward, modernizing its examination system to provide more equitable opportunities for its over 1.4 million students and members across the country.

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Kolkata: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced a significant change: the CA Final exam will now be conducted three times a year.

In a press release on March 27th, ICAI stated that this decision aligns with global standards and offers students more opportunities. Following last year's move to hold Intermediate and Foundation exams thrice annually, the CA Final will now follow suit, with exams in January, May, and September. Similarly, the Post Qualification Course in Information Systems Audit assessment test will be held three times a year: February, June, and October, instead of twice.

 

Direct Link: ICAI CA 2025 New Official Notification (Released)

 

ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda emphasized that these changes would benefit students and members by providing greater opportunities for success. He reiterated ICAI's commitment to supporting its members and students.

What are the New Examination Dates and Timings of ICAI CA 2025?

The key dates for the ICAI CA May 2025 exam schedule are listed here for candidates to review:

Examination NameExamination DatesExam PaperExam Timings (IST)
Foundation Course Examination15th, 17th, 19th and 21st May 2025Paper 1 & 22 PM to 5 PM
Paper 3 & 4*2 PM to 4 PM
Intermediate Course ExaminationGroup - I: May 3, 5 and 7, 2025All Papers2 PM to 5 PM
Group - II: May 9, 11 and 14, 2025
Final ExaminationGroup - I: May 2, 4 and 6, 2025Paper 1 to 52 PM to 5 PM
Group - II: May 8, 10 and 13, 2025Paper 62 PM to 6 PM
Members? ExaminationMay 10 and May 13, 2025International Taxation ? Assessment Test (INTT ? AT)2 PM to 6 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: ICAI will release the result declaration timeline with each exam notification.

Ans: Yes, the ISA assessment test will also be held thrice a year, in February, June, and October.

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