ICAI CA January 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released the mock test series schedule for the CA Final and CA Intermediate exams. The first series of the CA Final exam will begin on November 17, 2025, and the second series on December 4, 2025. Furthermore, the first series of the CA Intermediate exam will begin on November 18, 2025, and the second series on December 6.
CA Final: First Series
Financial Reporting – November 17, 2025
Advanced Financial Management – November 19, 2025
Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics – November 21, 2025
Direct Tax Law and International Taxation – November 24, 2025
Indirect Tax Law – November 26, 2025
These exams will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
How to get the paper and how to solve it?
– The papers will be released on the BoS Knowledge Portal on the ICAI website (icai.org) at 1:30 PM. You must download and attempt them within the stipulated time, between 2 PM and 5 PM. You can take the test online from home; for offline, check the time and venue with your branch.
The ICAI CA Foundation exam will be held on January 18, 20, 22, and 24, 2026. The ICAI CA Intermediate Group 1 exam will be held on January 6, 8, and 10, 2026. The ICAI CA Intermediate Group 2 exam will be held on January 12, 15, and 17, 2026. The ICAI CA January Final Group 1 exam will be held on January 5, 7, and 9, 2026. The CA January Final Group 2 exam will be held on January 11, 13, and 16, 2026.
Why are mock tests important?
ICAI has planned these mock tests to strengthen students’ preparation. These tests will simulate the actual exam, helping them learn time management and understand the paper pattern. The first series will begin on November 17, 2025, and the second on December 4, 2025. Both series will consist of six papers each, covering the CA Final syllabus. These tests will be conducted in online (virtual) and offline (physical) modes. For offline tests, you can contact your local ICAI branch, so note the dates now and start practicing.