The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the dates for the Chartered Accountants (CA) Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations scheduled for September 2025. The examinations will be conducted at various centres across the country, depending on the number of candidates appearing from each centre.
Final Course Examination Dates
- Group I: 3rd, 6th, and 8th September 2025
- Group II: 10th, 12th, and 14th September 2025
- Group I: 4th, 7th, and 9th September 2025
- Group II: 11th, 13th, and 15th September 2025
- Foundation Papers: 16th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd September 2025
It has been clarified that the examination schedule will not change even if any of the dates are later declared as a public holiday by the central or state governments or local bodies.
Exam Timings and Duration
| Examination | Papers | Timing |
| Foundation | Papers 1 & 2 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Foundation | Papers 3 & 4 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Intermediate | All Papers | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Final Papers | Papers 1 to 5 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Final Paper | Paper 6 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 4 |
Advance reading time of 15 minutes (from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM) will be given for all papers, except Foundation Papers 3 & 4.
For composite papers that include both MCQs and descriptive questions, the MCQ paper seal will be opened at 2:00 PM, and no advance reading time will be given for the MCQ part.
Online Application Process
All candidates are required to submit their examination forms online through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) at https://eservices.icai.org. Candidates should log in using their credentials (SRN@icai.org and password). Forms will be based on eligibility and regulations, and candidates should ensure they apply as per the instructions provided on the official ICAI website.
Important Dates for Form Submission
| Event | Date |
| Start of online form submission | 5 July 2025 (Saturday) |
| Last date without late | 18 July 2025 (Friday) |
| Last date with late fee | 21 July 2025 (Monday) |
| Correction window for exam city/medium | 22 to 24 July 2025 |
Candidates are advised to complete the process within the given time to avoid paying late fees or missing the correction window.
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