Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for CA Foundation (ICAI), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
ICAI released the CA Foundation September 2026 admit card on August 14, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official SSP portal at eservices.icai.org using their registration credentials.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
ICAI has confirmed the application window for CA Foundation September 2026 exams. Candidates can submit forms without late fee until July 19, 2026, and with late fee of ₹600 until July 22, 2026. The correction window will remain open from July 23-25.
Archived 21 Aug 2026
The Board of Studies, ICAI has officially announced the CA Foundation September 2026 examination schedule. All four papers will be conducted in offline mode across designated centres in India and overseas locations.
Archived 21 Aug 2026
ICAI has issued notification outlining eligibility requirements for the September 2026 attempt. Candidates must have registered for Foundation Course on or before May 1, 2026, and should verify their SSP portal details before applying.
Archived 21 Aug 2026
ICAI opened the exam form submission window on July 6, 2026, for the September 2026 Foundation attempt. The last date to apply without late fee was July 19, with final deadline on July 22, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
ICAI has issued notification outlining eligibility requirements for CA Foundation September 2026 exam. Students must verify their SSP portal profile details and ensure valid login credentials before submitting examination forms.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
ICAI has opened the online examination form submission for CA Foundation September 2026 session from July 6, 2026. The last date to apply without late fee is July 19, 2026, and with late fee (Rs 600) is July 22, 2026.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
ICAI has announced the results of CA Foundation May 2026 examination on July 3, 2026. Candidates can check results at icai.org and icaiexam.icai.org portals using their registration and roll numbers.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India declared the CA Foundation May 2026 examination results on July 3, 2026 by afternoon. Appeared candidates can check their results, merit list, and toppers' list at the official portal.
Archived 21 Aug 2026
ICAI announced the CA Foundation May 2026 examination results on July 3, 2026. Candidates can check their results on the official ICAI portal using their roll numbers.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
ICAI Board of Studies has released Mock Test Papers Series I and II for students appearing in CA Foundation September 2026 examination. Additionally, Success at CA Exam BoS sessions will commence from August 18, 2026.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
<cite index="1-3,1-4">Results of the Chartered Accountants Intermediate Examination and Final Examination held in May 2026 were declared on June 24, 2026.</cite> Foundation results are expected shortly after on July 3.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
<cite index="4-5,4-6">ICAI has officially announced the CA Foundation May 2026 Result Date, with results to be declared on July 3, 2026, through the official ICAI results portal.</cite> <cite index="4-8">The results will be declared in the afternoon of July 3, 2026.</cite>
Archived 5 Jul 2026
ICAI released the official examination schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final for the September-November 2026 cycle on May 2, 2026. Foundation exams are scheduled from September 2-9, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="6-5">ICAI has officially announced the examination schedule for CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final September-November 2026 examinations.</cite> <cite index="6-14">The Foundation exams will be held on 2, 5, 7, and 9 September 2026.</cite>
Archived 5 Jul 2026
<cite index="10-1,10-17">The ICAI CA Foundation application form 2026 for September session will open on July 6 and exams will be conducted between Sep 02 and Sep 09, 2026.</cite> <cite index="11-7,11-8">Registration opens on July 6, 2026 and the last date is July 19, 2026, with a late fee of ₹600 applicable till July 22, 2026.</cite>
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is expected to declare CA Foundation May 2026 results on June 29, 2026, available at icaiexam.icai.org. Candidates who appeared for the May session held from May 14-20 can check their scorecards using registration number and roll number.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
ICAI announced that online exam application forms for CA Foundation September 2026 will open on July 6, 2026, with last date without late fee being July 19, 2026. Late applications with Rs 600 fee accepted until July 22, 2026. Correction window available from July 23-25.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has officially released the examination schedule for September 2026. The CA Foundation exams will be conducted between September 2-9, 2026, with the application window opening on July 6, 2026.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
ICAI has released the CA Foundation exam dates for September 2026. Exams will be held on 2nd, 5th, 7th, and 9th September 2026 across various centers in India and abroad in offline mode.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
ICAI announced that the CA Foundation exam application form for September 2026 session will open on July 6, 2026. The last date for submission without late fee is July 19, with correction window from July 23-25.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
The CA Foundation May 2026 exams held from 14th to 20th May have been completed. Result announcement is expected in the first week of July 2026 on the official ICAI website.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
The CA Foundation May 2026 examinations were held on May 14, 16, 18, and 20, 2026. Results are expected to be declared in the first week of July 2026 at around 5 PM on the official ICAI website.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
CA Foundation May 2026 examinations were held on May 14, 16, 18, and 20, 2026. ICAI will tentatively announce results in the first week of July 2026, along with pass percentage and toppers list.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India officially released the examination schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses for September-November 2026 session on May 2, 2026, covering exam dates, application timelines, and centre allocations.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
ICAI released the official exam schedule for CA Foundation September 2026 session on May 2, 2026. The exams will be held on September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026 across various centres in India and abroad.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
ICAI released the admit cards for CA Foundation May 2026 session on April 28, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the ICAI Self Service Portal till exam day.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
ICAI released admit cards for the CA Foundation May 2026 session on April 28, 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from the e-services portal using their registration credentials.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
ICAI released the CA Foundation May 2026 admit card on April 28, 2026, on the e-services portal. Candidates were required to download their hall tickets using their login credentials before appearing for the examinations.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
ICAI released the CA Foundation January 2026 results on March 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The results were made available on the official portal caresults.icai.org for candidates who appeared in the January 18-24 exam session.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
The results for the CA Foundation January 2026 examination were announced on March 8, 2026. Candidates could check their results on the official ICAI website using their registration number and password.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced the results of the CA Foundation examination held in January 2026 on 13th March 2026, available at icai.nic.in.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
In a major policy shift announced on April 6, 2026, ICAI confirmed that CA Final examinations will be conducted twice a year (May and November) starting from the May 2026 cycle, eliminating the January session.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation January 2027 exam cycle begins
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Expected dates: mid-to-late January 2027 (4 papers over 8 days)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
January 2027 course registration deadline
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Students must complete course registration by this date to appear in January 2027 exams
Archived 20 Jun 2026
CA Foundation exam form opens for January 2027 attempt
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026Expected window: early November 2026 for January 2027 exams
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Wed, 28 Oct, 2026Expected by October 2026; check at caresults.icai.org
Archived 29 Jul 2026
September 2026 result declaration (expected)
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Results expected 6-8 weeks after exam completion in October 2026
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Results typically announced 6-8 weeks after final exam
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Expected CA Foundation September 2026 result announcement
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Results typically declared 4-6 weeks after examination completion
Archived 23 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 Exam - Paper 4 (Business Economics)
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026September 9, 2026; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (2 hours); objective MCQs with negative marking
Archived 29 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation Sept 2026 Exam - Day 4 (Paper 4)
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam continues
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Final day of September 2026 exam session
Archived 20 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Paper 4 (Economics) - Sept 2026
Wed, 9 Sept, 20262:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours, objective type)
Archived 21 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam – Paper 4
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Final exam day of September 2026 session
Archived 5 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 - Paper 4 (Business Economics)
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM IST (2 hours, objective type)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 Exam - Paper 3 (Quantitative Aptitude)
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026September 7, 2026; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (2 hours); objective MCQs with negative marking
Archived 29 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation Sept 2026 Exam - Day 3 (Paper 3)
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Sep 2026 Exam - Paper 3 & 4
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Business Mathematics and Business Economics (2 PM - 4 PM each)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Paper 3 (Maths & Stats) - Sept 2026
Mon, 7 Sept, 20262:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours, objective type)
Archived 21 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam - Paper 3 & 4
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026September 7 & 9, 2026: Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics (2 PM - 4 PM)
Archived 27 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam – Paper 3
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Third exam day
Archived 5 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 - Paper 3 (Quantitative Aptitude)
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM IST (2 hours, objective type)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 Exam - Paper 2 (Business Laws)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026September 5, 2026; 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours); subjective paper
Archived 29 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation Sept 2026 Exam - Day 2 (Paper 2)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Sep 2026 Exam - Paper 2
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Business Laws & Business Correspondence (2 PM - 5 PM)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Paper 2 (Business Laws) - Sept 2026
Sat, 5 Sept, 20262:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours with 15 min reading time)
Archived 21 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam - Paper 2
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026September 5, 2026: Business Laws & Business Correspondence (2 PM - 5 PM)
Archived 27 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam – Paper 2
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Second exam day
Archived 5 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 - Paper 2 (Business Laws)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST (3 hours)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 Exam - Paper 1 (Accounting)
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026September 2, 2026; 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours); subjective paper
Archived 29 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation Sept 2026 Exam - Day 1 (Paper 1)
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026Principles and Practice of Accounting (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Sep 2026 Exam - Paper 1
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026Principles and Practice of Accounting (2 PM - 5 PM)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam (Day 1)
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026First day of September 2026 exam session
Archived 20 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation Paper 1 (Accounting) - Sept 2026
Wed, 2 Sept, 20262:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours with 15 min reading time)
Archived 21 Aug 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam - Paper 1
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026September 2, 2026: Principles and Practice of Accounting (2 PM - 5 PM)
Archived 27 Jun 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 exam – Paper 1
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026First day of September 2026 Foundation exams
Archived 5 Jul 2026
✦CA Foundation September 2026 - Paper 1 (Accounting)
Wed, 2 Sept, 2026Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST (3 hours)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CA Foundation registration deadline for January 2027 attempt
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Last date to register with Board of Studies (BOS) for January 2027 examination cycle
Archived 23 Aug 2026
September 2026 admit card release (expected)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Download hall ticket from ICAI portal in last week of August
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026Download from SSP portal; expected by late August 2026
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Success at CA Exam BoS Session Series I begins
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026August 18, 2026 - ICAI coaching sessions for Foundation students
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Hall tickets typically released 14-15 days before exam
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Correction window closes
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Last date to correct exam centre or medium of examination
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Exam city/medium correction window
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026Window open July 23-25, 2026; free of cost
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Exam form correction window opens
Thu, 23 Jul, 202623-25 July: Correct exam city, medium or group preference
Archived 13 Jun 2026
CA Foundation Sep 2026 correction window
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026July 23-25: Edit exam city, medium, and group
Archived 6 Jun 2026
CA Foundation Sept 2026 correction window
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026July 23-25: Correction facility for exam centre, medium and group changes
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Last date to submit exam form with late fee
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Late fee of Rs 600 applicable
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Last date to apply with late fee (Sept 2026)
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Final deadline: 22nd July 2026 with ₹600 late fee
Archived 13 Jun 2026
CA Foundation Sep 2026 form deadline (with late fee)
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Late fee of Rs. 600 applicable
Archived 6 Jun 2026
September 2026 registration deadline (with late fee)
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Final deadline with late fee payment
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Last date to submit exam form with late fee (₹600)
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Final deadline for September 2026 exam registration
Archived 21 Aug 2026
CA Foundation Sept 2026 application with late fee closes
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Final deadline with Rs 600 late fee: July 22, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
CA Foundation September 2026 exam form closes (with late fee)
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Final deadline with ₹600 late fee
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date to submit exam form without late fee
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Exam fee: Rs 1,500 for Indian candidates
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Last date to apply without late fee (Sept 2026)
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Submit exam form by 19th July 2026 to avoid ₹600 late fee
Archived 13 Jun 2026
CA Foundation Sep 2026 form deadline (no late fee)
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Last date to apply without additional charges
Archived 6 Jun 2026
September 2026 registration deadline (without late fee)
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Last date to submit exam form without additional charges
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Last date to submit exam form without late fee
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Application window closes for September 2026 attempt
Archived 21 Aug 2026
CA Foundation Sept 2026 application deadline (without late fee)
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Last date to apply without late fee: July 19, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
CA Foundation September 2026 exam form closes (without late fee)
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Last date to submit application without additional charges
Archived 5 Jul 2026
May 2026 result declaration expected
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026Results for May 2026 CA Foundation exams expected in first week of July
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Exam form submission opens (without late fee)
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Apply via ICAI SSP portal at eservices.icai.org
Archived 29 Jul 2026
September 2026 exam form opens
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Online application window begins on ICAI SSP portal (eservices.icai.org)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
CA Foundation Sep 2026 exam form opens
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Application window opens; submit without late fee by July 19
Archived 6 Jun 2026
September 2026 application window opens
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Registration opens without late fee until July 19, 2026
Archived 20 Jun 2026
CA Foundation Sept 2026 exam application opens
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Online exam form submission begins on July 6, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
CA Foundation September 2026 exam form opens
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Registration window opens without late fee
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CA Foundation May 2026 result declaration
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Results will be declared in the afternoon on ICAI portal (caresults.icai.org)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
May 2026 result declaration (expected)
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026CA Foundation May 2026 results to be announced by ICAI
Archived 13 Jun 2026
CA Foundation May 2026 results expected
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Results typically announced in first week of July; check icai.nic.in
Archived 6 Jun 2026
CA Foundation May 2026 result expected
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026Results to be declared on June 29, 2026 at icaiexam.icai.org
Archived 27 Jun 2026
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