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.
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.
The key dates for the ICAI CA May 2025 exam schedule are listed here for candidates to review:
Examination Name | Examination Dates | Exam Paper | Exam Timings (IST) |
Foundation Course Examination | 15th, 17th, 19th and 21st May 2025 | Paper 1 & 2 | 2 PM to 5 PM |
Paper 3 & 4* | 2 PM to 4 PM | ||
Intermediate Course Examination | Group - I: May 3, 5 and 7, 2025 | All Papers | 2 PM to 5 PM |
Group - II: May 9, 11 and 14, 2025 | |||
Final Examination | Group - I: May 2, 4 and 6, 2025 | Paper 1 to 5 | 2 PM to 5 PM |
Group - II: May 8, 10 and 13, 2025 | Paper 6 | 2 PM to 6 PM | |
Members? Examination | May 10 and May 13, 2025 | International Taxation ? Assessment Test (INTT ? AT) | 2 PM to 6 PM |
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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