# ICAI releases CA January 2027 exam schedule 2026-09-27T18:17:02+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the exam dates for the CA Intermediate and Foundation courses for January 2027. The Intermediate exams will be held on January 2, 4, and 6 (Group I) and January 8, 10, and 12 (Group II), all from 2 pm to 5 pm. The Foundation exams are scheduled for January 3, 5, 7, and 9, with Papers 1 and 2 from 2 pm to 5 pm and Papers 3 and 4 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Registration opens on November 3, 2026, and closes on November 16, 2026. The examination fee for the Intermediate course is Rs 1,500 for one group and Rs 2,700 for both groups, while the Foundation fee is Rs 1,500. Candidates will receive 15 minutes of reading time from 1:45 pm to 2 pm, except for Foundation Papers 3 and 4. ICAI has stated that the exam dates will not be changed even if any scheduled day is later declared a public holiday by central, state, or local authorities. Candidates must report well before the time mentioned on their admit cards and follow all institute instructions. ## Indian Opinion Analysis ICAI's early release of the January 2027 timetable, over a year in advance, is aimed at reducing scheduling conflicts for the lakhs of candidates who balance study with work or college. The 15-minute reading time, introduced in recent cycles, is meant to ease exam anxiety, though its exclusion for Foundation Papers 3 and 4 remains a point of confusion for first-time takers. The institute's firm stance on not rescheduling for public holidays signals its effort to maintain a rigid calendar after past disruptions. Students should watch for the admit card release, typically four weeks before the exams, which will specify exact reporting time and centre details. ## Coverage - m.economictimes.com Tags: CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, ICAI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/icai-releases-ca-january-2027-exam-schedule/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/icai-releases-ca-january-2027-exam-schedule/#story-in-brief