The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the hall tickets for the upcoming Chartered Accountancy examinations scheduled for January 2026. Candidates registered for the Intermediate and Final levels can now access their mandatory admit cards through the ICAI portal.
The admit card is an important document for entry into the examination halls. All students must carry a physical printout to their assigned test centre on each day of their exams. The release follows the completion of the registration process, which concluded in November 2025.
Examination ScheduleThe ICAI has laid out a detailed timetable for the January 2026 session:
CA Final Exams:Group I: 5th, 7th, and 9th January 2026
Group II: 11th, 13th, and 16th January 2026
CA Intermediate Exams:Group I: 6th, 8th, and 10th January 2026
Group II: 12th, 15th, and 17th January 2026
CA Foundation Exams:18th, 20th, 22nd, and 24th January 2026
The tests will be administered across a vast network of more than 100 Indian cities and nine international locations, facilitating both domestic and overseas candidates.
Steps to download ICAI CA Admit Card 2026Prospective chartered accountants can obtain their hall tickets by following a straightforward online process:
Step 1. Go to the official ICAI e-services portal: eservices.icai.org.
Step 2. Locate and click on the relevant admit card link for your examination level (Foundation, Intermediate, or Final).
Step 3. Securely log in to the system using your unique user ID and password.
Step 4. Your admit card will appear on the screen. Carefully verify all details, including your name, photograph, exam dates, and centre address.
Step 5. Download the PDF file and save a digital copy. Ensure you print a clear copy to present at the examination centre.
Direct Link: ICAI CA Admit Card 2025
Candidates are strongly advised to review all information on the document immediately. Any discrepancies should be reported to the ICAI authorities without delay for necessary corrections.
No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination venue without a valid, printed copy of their ICAI-issued admit card. Digital copies on mobile phones or other devices will not be accepted.
The admit card is available exclusively through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) on the institute's e-services website. Candidates should avoid unofficial portals.
With the release of the admit cards, the final phase of preparation begins. Students should focus on their revision schedules, plan their travel to exam centres in advance, and ensure they have all required documents ready.
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