ICAI CA September Exam 2025: Full Schedule, Application Process, and New Pattern
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official exam dates for the CA September 2025 session. This includes Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. Here’s everything you need to know.
ЁЯУЕ ICAI CA September 2025 Exam Schedule
Final Course
- Group I: September 3, 6, and 8, 2025
- Group II: September 10, 12, and 14, 2025
Intermediate Course
- Group I: September 4, 7, and 9, 2025
- Group II: September 11, 13, and 15, 2025
Foundation Course
- Papers 1 & 2: September 16 and 18, 2025
- Papers 3 & 4: September 20 and 22, 2025
Note: No exams will be conducted on September 5, 2025 (Milad-un-Nabi).
ЁЯХТ Exam Timings
- Foundation Papers 1 & 2: 2:00 PM тАУ 5:00 PM
- Foundation Papers 3 & 4: 2:00 PM тАУ 4:00 PM
- Intermediate & Final Papers: 2:00 PM тАУ 5:00 PM
- Final Paper 6: 2:00 PM тАУ 6:00 PM
Reading time: 1:45 PM тАУ 2:00 PM for all papers except Foundation Papers 3 & 4.
ЁЯУЭ Application Process
- Application Dates: July 5 to July 18, 2025
- With Late Fee: July 19 to July 21, 2025
- Late Fee: тВ╣600 (India, Bhutan, Kathmandu), US$10 (Overseas)
- Apply via: ICAI Self Service Portal
ЁЯУЪ New Exam Pattern Highlights
Foundation
- Accounting (Subjective)
- Business Laws (Subjective)
- Quantitative Aptitude (Objective): Business Math (40), Logical Reasoning (20), Statistics (40)
- Business Economics (Objective)
Intermediate
6 papers divided into two groups. Each paper: 70% Subjective, 30% Objective.
- Advanced Accounting
- Corporate Laws
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Taxation
- Auditing and Code of Ethics
- Financial Management & Strategic Management
Final
6 papers in two groups. Papers 1тАУ5: 70% Subjective, 30% Objective. Paper 6: Open-book, 40% MCQ, 60% Descriptive.
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced Financial Management
- Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics
- Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management
- Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation
- Indirect Tax Laws
ЁЯОп Eligibility Criteria for CA Final
- Articleship must be completed by August 31, 2025
- AICITSS must be completed
- Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) must be cleared as per guidelines
ЁЯУМ Final Tips
- Apply early to avoid late fees
- Use ICAIтАЩs portal only for official registration
- Refer to the latest study material and follow the new pattern
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