ICAI to reopen CA Final November 2026 application window from August 1; eligibility

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is going to reopen the application window for the CA Final November 2026 examination. Eligible applicants can fill out their form from August 1 to August 5, 2026 on the official website of ICAI at icai.org.

The ICAI made the official announcement on X, which reads, "CA Final November 2026 examination application window will be re-opened from 1st August, 2026 to 5th August, 2026. Detailed Announcement will follow."

As per the earlier schedule, ICAI has opened the window for the CA November 2026 examination on July 6, 2026 and the applicants were allowed to submit their exam forms without a late fee until July 19, while with a late fee remained open until July 22, 2026.

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ICAI CA Final November 2026 Exam: Steps to apply

To submit the application form for the ICAI CA Final November 2026, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of ICAI at icai.org
• Log in using the credentials or finish a new registration (if required)
• Fill out the application form, upload the necessary documents, pay the fees and then submit
• Download the confirmation page and take a printout for further reference

ICAI CA Final November Exam 2026: Eligibility

To register for the CA Final November 2026, applicants should have passed the CA Intermediate examination and registration in the final course of ICAI is also required.

Candidates should have finished the prescribed articleship training or be about to complete within the time limit set by ICAI and must have Advanced ICITSS and other essential training/modules. Aspirants also must have the registration and details updated on the SSP portal of ICAI.

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ICAI CA 2026: Exam schedule

As per the examination timetable, Group 1 of the CA Final exam 2026 will be conducted on November 2, 4 and 6, while Group 2 exam will be held on November 9, 11 and 13, 2026.

For the September session, the CA Foundation exam 2026 will be held on September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026, while CA Intermediate Group 1 exam 2026 will be conducted on September 1, 3 and 6, 2026 and Group 2 exam is scheduled for September 8, 10 and 12, 2026.