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CA Intermediate Exam Guide
Chartered Accountancy — Intermediate
September 2026 examination cycle · ICAI
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current session
September 2026
Current stage
Exam preparation
Conducting body
ICAI
Groups
Two
Papers
Six
Next key date
1 September 2026
September 2026 cycle tracker
- Exam form6–19 Jul
- Late-fee formThrough 22 Jul
- Admit cardAwait ICAI releaseYou are here
- Group examinations1–12 Sep
- ResultNot announced
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About CA Intermediate
What is CA Intermediate?
CA Intermediate is ICAI's six-paper professional level following Foundation or the Direct Entry route under the current education and training scheme.
For September 2026, examination forms opened on 6 July, closed without late fee on 19 July and closed with late fee on 22 July. Group I is scheduled on 1, 3 and 6 September; Group II on 8, 10 and 12 September.
Registration, completion of the prescribed study period and examination-form submission are distinct conditions. Candidates should use ICAI's eligibility-status records before relying on a payment receipt alone.
Latest CA Intermediate Updates
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CA Intermediate Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Course | ICAI Intermediate |
| Groups | Group I and Group II |
| Papers | 6 × 100 marks |
| Assessment | 30% objective, 70% descriptive |
| Negative marking | None in MCQs |
| Exam duration | 3 hours per paper |
CA Intermediate September 2026 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Exam form opened | Completed | |
| Form deadline without late fee | Closed | |
| Form deadline with late fee | Closed | |
| Group I examination began | Upcoming | |
| Group I examination concluded | Upcoming | |
| Group II examination began | Upcoming | |
| Group II examination concluded | Upcoming |
CA Intermediate Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The September 2026 exam form is closed. Eligible candidates should now use ICAI's official portal for admit-card and examination communications.
For a future attempt, select one group, both groups or an eligible unit, confirm medium and centres, and complete the fee through ICAI.
Before filing, verify that Intermediate registration and the required study period are complete for the intended session.
| Examination centre | Both groups / Unit 2 | One group / other eligible unit |
|---|---|---|
| Indian centres | ₹2,700 | ₹1,500 |
| Kathmandu centre | ₹3,400 | ₹2,200 |
| Bahrain / Dubai centres | US$500 | US$325 |
- The late fee was ₹600 or US$10 during the permitted late-form window.
CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Foundation route
Foundation passed
- The candidate registers for Intermediate under ICAI's progression rules.
Direct Entry
Eligible graduate / notified route
- Academic and procedural conditions in ICAI's Direct Entry rules must be met.
Study period
8 months
- For September 2026, registration was required on or before 1 January 2026.
Group choice
One or both groups
- Eligibility, exemptions and unit options should be verified in ICAI records.
CA Intermediate Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The September 2026 admit-card release is awaited.
Eligible candidates should download it from ICAI's official portal when activated.
CA Intermediate Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- RegistrationFoundation or Direct Entry route
- Group examinationsSix papers across two groups
- ProgressionPass both groups and meet training rules
Group I
| Paper | Marks | Exam date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Accounting | 100 | 1 Sep |
| Corporate and Other Laws | 100 | 3 Sep |
| Taxation | 100 | 6 Sep |
- Each paper runs for three hours.
Group II
| Paper | Marks | Exam date |
|---|---|---|
| Cost and Management Accounting | 100 | 8 Sep |
| Auditing and Ethics | 100 | 10 Sep |
| Financial Management and Strategic Management | 100 | 12 Sep |
- Each paper runs for three hours. Papers include 30% case-scenario/MCQ assessment and 70% descriptive assessment, with no negative marking in MCQs.
CA Intermediate Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Group I covers advanced accounting, corporate and other laws, and taxation. Group II covers cost and management accounting, auditing and ethics, and financial management with strategic management.
- Use ICAI study material, statutory updates and session-applicable pronouncements rather than an undated summary.
Accounting and costing
Advanced financial reporting foundations and cost/management accounting.
Law and taxation
Corporate/other law plus income-tax and GST under applicable amendments.
Audit and ethics
Audit planning, evidence, reporting, standards and professional ethics.
Finance and strategy
Financial decisions, analysis and strategic-management concepts.
CA Intermediate Suggested Answers
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: September 2026 suggested answers are not available before the examination.
Use ICAI's official post-exam academic resources.
CA Intermediate Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No September 2026 result date has been announced.
The result date will be added only from an official ICAI announcement.
CA Intermediate Pass Criteria
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: ICAI applies its paper-wise and group aggregate pass rules rather than a competitive rank cut-off.
Candidates should also verify exemption and carry-forward provisions for their own attempt.
CA Intermediate Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Use ICAI Board of Studies material and statutory updates for the September attempt.
- Combine descriptive writing with case-scenario MCQ practice for every paper.
- Plan revision across a full group rather than preparing only strong subjects.
- Use mock and revision papers under the three-hour examination limit.
Official-first preparation material
- ICAI Intermediate study modules
- ICAI revision test papers
- ICAI mock test papers and suggested answers
CA Intermediate Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
ICAI's official academic resources provide revision papers, mock tests and suggested answers.
Confirm the current scheme and applicable law amendments for the attempt.
CA Intermediate Frequently Asked Questions
When is CA Intermediate September 2026?
Group I papers are on 1, 3 and 6 September; Group II papers are on 8, 10 and 12 September 2026.
Is the exam form open?
No. The final deadline with late fee was 22 July 2026.
How many papers are there?
There are six papers across two groups under the current scheme.
Is there negative marking in MCQs?
No negative marking applies to the MCQ portion under the current scheme.
Can I take one group only?
Yes, subject to ICAI eligibility and form options; candidates may also apply for both groups or an eligible unit.
What study period applied for September 2026?
ICAI required registration on or before 1 January 2026 to complete the prescribed eight-month period.
Official Information and Sources
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