ICAI CA May 2025 Exam Schedule Published; Get Exam Dates and Other Exam Details!

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 13:47

ICAI has announced the May 2025 exam dates for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. Read the article for more details.

Kolkata: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the schedule for the May 2025 CA exams. The exams will be held from May 2 to May 21, 2025, giving candidates ample time to prepare. Additionally, the International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT - AT) is scheduled to take place on May 10 and 13, 2025.

Direct Link: Exam Schedule for ICAI CA May 2025 (Out)

According to the official notification, ICAI will open registration for the May 2025 CA exams on March 1, 2025. Candidates wishing to appear for the exams must complete their registration by March 14, 2025. For those who need extra time, there is an option to submit their application forms with a late fee by March 17, 2025.

What is the Exam Date Sheet for ICAI CA May 2025?

The exam timetable for ICAI CA May 2025 is given below:

Examination Type	Dates	Papers	Exam Timings (IST)
Foundation Course Examination	May 15th, 17th, 19th, & 21st	Papers 1 & 2 Papers 3 & 4	2 PM to 5 PM 2 PM to 4 PM
Intermediate Course Examination	Group I: May 3rd, 5th, & 7th Group II: May 9th, 11th, & 14th	All Papers	2 PM to 5 PM
Final Examination	Group I: May 2nd, 4th, & 6th Group II: May 8th, 10th, & 13th	Papers 1 to 5 Paper 6	2 PM to 5 PM 2 PM to 6 PM
Members' Examination	May 10th & 13th	International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT - AT)	2 PM to 6 PM

What's After the Release of ICAI CA May 2025 Exam Dates?

After the exam timetable is released, candidates can apply online for the May 2025 CA exams. The registration window opens on March 1, 2025, and applications submitted by March 14 will not incur any late fees. However, those applying between March 15 and 17 will need to pay a late fee of Rs. 600. Students who wish to change their exam city or medium can use the correction window, available from March 18 to 20, 2025. Candidates taking the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams have the option to write their papers either in English or Hindi. The International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT-AT), however, will only be available in English.

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