CA January 2027 Exam Dates Announced: ICAI Foundation & Intermediate Schedule
ICAI has announced the CA January 2027 exam dates for Foundation and Intermediate students. Check the complete schedule, group-wise dates, exam timings, duration and advance reading time.
CA January 2027 Exam Dates Announced: ICAI Foundation & Intermediate Schedule
The ICAI CA January 2027 examinations will be conducted for students appearing in the Foundation and Intermediate courses. ICAI has officially announced the examination dates, timings and related instructions for the January 2027 examination cycle.
According to the announcement dated 23 September 2026, the CA Foundation examination will be held from 3 January to 9 January 2027, while the CA Intermediate examination will be conducted from 2 January to 12 January 2027.
Here is the complete CA January 2027 exam schedule, including paper-wise dates, examination timings and important instructions released by ICAI.
Important: The CA January 2027 examination dates are based on ICAI's announcement dated 23 September 2026. Students should continue to check official ICAI updates for any subsequent instructions.
CA Exam Date January 2027: Important Dates at a Glance
CA Intermediate Exam Date January 2027
The CA Intermediate January 2027 examination will be conducted in two groups. Group I papers are scheduled for 2, 4 and 6 January, while Group II papers will be held on 8, 10 and 12 January 2027.
All CA Intermediate examinations are scheduled for 3 hours and will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM.
CA Foundation Exam Date January 2027
The CA Foundation January 2027 examination will be conducted on 3, 5, 7 and 9 January 2027.
According to the ICAI announcement, Foundation Papers 3 and 4 are of 2 hours, while Papers 1 and 2 are of 3 hours.
CA January 2027 Exam Timings
The examination timings differ slightly depending on the course and paper.
Advance Reading Time for CA January 2027 Exams
ICAI has specified that an advance reading time of 15 minutes will be available before the examination for the applicable papers.
The advance reading time will be from 1:45 PM to 2 PM for the examinations where it applies.
Note: According to the announcement, there will be no advance reading time for Foundation Papers 3 and 4.
Will the CA January 2027 Exam Dates Change?
ICAI has specifically stated in the announcement that there would be no change in the examination schedule in the event that any day of the examination schedule is declared a public holiday by the Central Government, State Government or local bodies.
Students should therefore plan their preparation according to the dates officially announced by ICAI.
CA January 2027 Examination Cities
The Chartered Accountants examinations for January 2027 will be conducted in the Indian cities specified by ICAI in its official announcement.
Students should carefully check the examination city and centre details mentioned in their examination-related documents and follow the instructions issued by ICAI.
What Should Students Do After the CA Exam Dates Are Announced?
With the examination schedule officially available, students can now structure their preparation around the actual exam dates.
CA January 2027 Exam Date: Quick Summary
- CA Intermediate Group I: 2, 4 and 6 January 2027
- CA Intermediate Group II: 8, 10 and 12 January 2027
- CA Foundation: 3, 5, 7 and 9 January 2027
- Intermediate examination timing: 2 PM to 5 PM
- Foundation Papers 1 and 2: 2 PM to 5 PM
- Foundation Papers 3 and 4: 2 PM to 4 PM
- Official announcement date: 23 September 2026
For CA students: The exam schedule gives you a fixed timeline for your preparation. Use the announced dates to plan your revision, mock tests and final practice rather than waiting until the last few weeks.
FAQs on CA January 2027 Exam Date
When will the CA Intermediate January 2027 exams be held?
The CA Intermediate January 2027 exams will be held on 2, 4 and 6 January for Group I and 8, 10 and 12 January 2027 for Group II.
When will the CA Foundation January 2027 exams be conducted?
The CA Foundation January 2027 exams are scheduled for 3, 5, 7 and 9 January 2027.
What is the timing of the CA January 2027 exams?
CA Intermediate papers are scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM. CA Foundation Papers 1 and 2 are scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM, while Papers 3 and 4 are scheduled from 2 PM to 4 PM.
When was the ICAI January 2027 exam notification announced?
ICAI issued the examination announcement on 23 September 2026.
