CA Intermediate May 2026 Exam Dates & Timetable

Published on: February 21, 2026

CA INTERMEDIATE DATES

The CA exams are conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which is one of the most reputed professional bodies in the world. The CA Intermediate Exam is one of the most crucial stages in the Chartered Accountancy course.

Paper-Wise Structure of CA Intermediate Exam

The CA Intermediate Examination is divided into two groups, each consisting of three papers. The exam pattern remains consistent every year. 

Group I includes

  • Advanced Accounting
  • Corporate and Other Laws
  • Taxation

Group II includes:

  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Financial Management and Economics for Finance

 

Each paper carries 100 marks. To clear the exam, students must score at least 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate in a group.

 

ICAI has now officially released the CA Inter May 2026 timetable. Below is the paper-wise timetable for May 2026:

 

Group 1

Paper Name

Date

 

Paper

Time

Advanced Accounting

03 May 2026

 

Paper 1

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Corporate and Other Law

05 May 2026

 

Paper 2

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Taxation

07 May 2026

 

Paper 3

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

Group 2

Paper Name

Date

Paper

Time

Cost and Management Accounting

09 May 2026

Paper 4

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Auditing and Assurance

11 May 2026

Paper 5

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Financial Management and Strategic Management

13 May 2026

Paper 6

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Important Dates and Events for CA Inter May 2026

  • Exam Form Start Date: 03 March 2026
  • Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): 16 March, 2026
  • Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee): 19 March, 2026

Admit Card for CA Intermediate May 2026

  • ICAI will release the admit card around the last week of April 2026.
  • Students must download it online from the ICAI exam portal.
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