ICAI CA May Exam Dates Out: Check Schedule for Foundation, Intermediate, Final & INTT AT Exams

Updated on Mar 07, 2025 18:09

ICAI exams for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses will be conducted from May 2nd to May 21st, 2025. Application forms for these exams will become available on March 1, 2025, and candidates can submit their applications without incurring a late fee until March 14th. Late submissions between March 15th and 17th will be accepted with a late fee of INR 600.

Kolkata: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced the exam dates for the CA May 2025 examinations, with detailed timetables available on their official website, icai.org. The examination schedule encompasses Foundation, Intermediate, and Final course levels.

Direct Link: ICAI CA Exam Official Notification (Released)

ICAI has specified distinct rules regarding advance reading time for its May 2025 examinations. Notably, Foundation Examination Papers 3 and 4, along with all Post Qualification Course Examination papers, will not have any advance reading time. Conversely, all other examinations will grant candidates a 15-minute advance reading period from IST 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM. Furthermore, for composite papers that combine Multiple Choice Questions and descriptive questions, the MCQ section will not have an advance reading period; its seal will be opened precisely at 2:00 PM.

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What are the Important Dates of ICAI CA May Exam?

The exam schedule for ICAI CA 2025 May exam is given below in the table:

Examination Level	Paper(s)	Date(s)	Time	Duration	Advance Reading Time
Foundation Course Examination	Paper 1 & 2	May 15, 17, 19, 21, 2025	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	3 Hours	1:45 PM - 2:00 PM (15 mins)
Foundation Course Examination	Paper 3 & 4	May 15, 17, 19, 21, 2025	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2 Hours	None
Intermediate	All Papers	May 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 2025	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	3 Hours	1:45 PM - 2:00 PM (15 mins)
Final	Paper 1 to 5	May 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 2025	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	3 Hours	1:45 PM - 2:00 PM (15 mins)
Final	Paper 6	May 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 2025	2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	4 Hours	1:45 PM - 2:00 PM (15 mins)
International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT - AT)	All Papers	May 10, 13, 2025	2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	4 Hours	None

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will conduct the May 2025 CA examinations at three distinct levels. They are the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. The Foundation level serves as the entry point for those completing their 12th-grade education, while the Intermediate level builds upon this foundation, accessible either after clearing the Foundation exam or through direct entry for graduates. Finally, the Final level represents the culmination of the CA program, qualifying successful candidates as Chartered Accountants upon completion.

Ans: Eligibility for the CA Final exam mandates that candidates have successfully passed both groups of the CA Intermediate examination and completed the necessary Article ship training. Additionally, they must have fulfilled the Advanced ICITSS and SPOM requirements, along with any other criteria specified by the ICAI, ensuring a comprehensive preparation for the final stage of the Chartered Accountancy qualification.

Ans: Yes, candidates have the option to apply for both groups of the CA Intermediate or CA Final examinations in the same attempt. This flexibility allows candidates to either take one group at a time or both groups simultaneously, depending on their preparedness and strategy. The ICAI provides this choice to accommodate different study plans and preferences.