ICAI CA September 2025 Date Sheet Out: Foundation, Inter & Final Exam
In a landmark move, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the date sheet for the CA Exams scheduled in September 2025. This includes the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final examinations.
But what makes this announcement truly historic is the fact that this is the first time CA Final exams will be conducted in the month of September. This follows ICAI’s major decision to hold CA Final exams thrice a year—January, May, and September—a massive change that promises to benefit lakhs of CA aspirants across India and abroad.
Let’s take a detailed look at the exam schedule, important dates, exam fees, and other crucial information for the September 2025 attempt.
CA Final, Intermediate & Foundation September 2025 Exam Schedule
CA Final Course Examination
(As per the syllabus under Regulation 31)
- Group I: 3rd, 6th & 8th September 2025
- Group II: 10th, 12th & 14th September 2025
Note: Paper 6 will be 4 hours in duration.
CA Intermediate Course Examination
(As per the syllabus under Regulation 28F)
- Group I: 4th, 7th & 9th September 2025
- Group II: 11th, 13th & 15th September 2025
CA Foundation Course Examination
(As per the syllabus under Regulation 25F)
- Exam Dates: 16th, 18th, 20th & 22nd September 2025
Note: Paper 3 & 4 will be of 2 hours each; rest will be 3 hours.
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No Examination on 5th September 2025
The exam schedule skips 5th September 2025 (Friday) due to Milad-un-Nabi, a gazetted Central Government holiday.
Exam Timings (IST)
| Exam | Papers | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Paper 1 & 2 | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 & 4 | 2 PM to 4 PM | 2 Hours | |
| Intermediate | All Papers | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Final | Paper 1 to 5 | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 6 | 2 PM to 6 PM | 4 Hours |
Advance Reading Time: 15 minutes from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM for all papers except MCQ-based Foundation Paper 3 & 4.
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Online Exam Form Submission
All CA candidates must apply online via the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP): https://eservices.icai.org
Important Dates:
- Start Date: 5th July 2025 (Saturday)
- Last Date (Without Late Fees): 18th July 2025 (Friday)
- Last Date (With ₹600 Late Fee): 21st July 2025 (Monday)
- Correction Window: 22nd July – 24th July 2025
Examination Fee Structure
CA Intermediate Exam Fees
| Centre | Single Group | Both Groups |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹1500 | ₹2700 |
| Bhutan & Kathmandu | ₹2200 | ₹3400 |
| Other Overseas | US$ 325 | US$ 500 |
CA Final Exam Fees
| Centre | Single Group | Both Groups |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹1800 | ₹3300 |
| Bhutan & Kathmandu | ₹2200 | ₹4000 |
| Other Overseas | US$ 325 | US$ 550 |
CA Foundation Exam Fee
- India: ₹1500
- Bhutan & Kathmandu: ₹2200
- Other Overseas Centres: US$ 325
Late Fee (if applicable): ₹600 (India/Bhutan/Kathmandu) or US$10 (Overseas)
ICAI’s 3-Attempt Revolution: More Opportunities for CA Aspirants
The decision to hold CA Final exams thrice a year starting in 2025 is a major structural reform. ICAI earlier experimented with CA Foundation and CA Intermediate exams in the new cycle in 2024, and based on positive feedback and smoother implementation, this model is now being extended to the CA Final exams.
Key Benefits:
- Faster exam cycles allow students to reattempt or move to the next stage quicker.
- Better planning of study schedules and articleship breaks.
- Reduces the psychological burden of long wait times between attempts.
- Encourages quicker completion of the CA course.
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Final Thoughts
The September 2025 CA Exam cycle marks a bold step forward in ICAI’s efforts to modernize the CA qualification process. Students must stay updated, plan their studies wisely, and take advantage of the increased frequency of exams. The dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant just got a bit more structured—and possibly quicker!
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