ICAI Announces Exam Dates and Registration Schedule for CA Foundation and Intermediate January 2027

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule and application timelines for the upcoming January 2027 session of the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate courses. Students preparing for these professional examinations can now access the full details regarding paper-wise dates and registration procedures through the official ICAI portal.

According to the notification, the examination cycle for the January 2027 term is scheduled to begin in the first week of January. The CA Intermediate examinations are slated to commence on January 2, 2027, followed by the CA Foundation examinations, which are scheduled to start on January 3, 2027. Candidates are advised to review the specific paper-wise timings and reading time allocations provided in the official ICAI notice to ensure they are fully prepared for the examination format.

Registration and Application Process Details

The application window for both the CA Foundation and Intermediate January 2027 sessions will officially open on November 3, 2026. Prospective candidates are required to complete their registration through the official eservices.icai.org website. It is essential for applicants to have all necessary documentation prepared in advance to facilitate a smooth submission process.

Regarding examination centre selection, the ICAI has emphasized the importance of careful planning. Once the admit card is issued, there is no provision for candidates to change their designated test city. Any modifications to the application form, including test city preferences, must be addressed during the designated form correction window, which typically opens for a period of three to four days immediately following the close of the registration period. Officials recommend that students select their hometown or current city of residence as their primary preference to ensure optimal convenience.

Examination Guidelines and Context

The ICAI has specified distinct protocols for reading time depending on the course and paper. For the CA Foundation examination, Paper 1 and Paper 2 include a 15-minute advance reading period scheduled from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM, whereas Paper 3 and Paper 4 do not feature this provision. Conversely, for the CA Intermediate examinations, all papers include the 15-minute advance reading window from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM.

As students prepare for these upcoming assessments, it is worth noting that the CA Foundation level is often categorized as having an easy-to-moderate difficulty level; however, the rigorous nature of the curriculum means that many candidates require multiple attempts to successfully clear the papers. With the registration process approaching in November, candidates are encouraged to monitor the official ICAI website for any further updates or supplementary notices regarding the January 2027 examination cycle.