ICAI CA September 2025 exam timetable released for Final, Inter and Foundation courses at icai.org; check here – Times of India

CA September 2025 exam dates: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the detailed timetable for the Chartered Accountants (CA) September 2025 examinations. The schedule covers all three levels: Final, Intermediate (Inter), and Foundation courses. Candidates preparing for the upcoming CA exams are advised to visit the official ICAI website at icai.org to access the full timetable and related instructions.This announcement is in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, and outlines the examination dates and timings, along with important guidelines related to the submission of online application forms. The CA exams are scheduled across multiple dates in September 2025, provided a sufficient number of candidates opt to appear from the designated centres.Examination dates for final, inter and foundation coursesThe Final Course Examination will be held in two groups: Group I on September 3, 6 and 8, 2025, and Group II on September 10, 12 and 14, 2025. The Intermediate Course Examination is similarly divided, with Group I exams scheduled for September 4, 7 and 9, 2025, and Group II on September 11, 13 and 15, 2025. The Foundation Course Examination is spread over four dates: September 16, 18, 20 and 22, 2025.It is important to note that no examination will be held on September 5, 2025, due to the Milad-un-Nabi gazetted holiday declared by the Central Government. Candidates should also be aware that if any other day of the examination is declared a public holiday by the Central or State Governments, the exam schedule will remain unchanged.

*Papers 3 & 4 of Foundation examination will not have advance reading time; all other papers include a 15-minute advance reading period.How and when to apply for the ca september 2025 examsCandidates can submit their examination application forms online via the Self Service Portal (SSP) at https://eservices.icai.org. The application window will open on July 5, 2025, and the last date for submission without late fees is July 18, 2025. Candidates applying after this date can submit forms with a late fee of Rs 600 (for Indian, Bhutan, and Kathmandu centres) or US$10 (for overseas centres) until July 21, 2025.A correction window to change examination city or medium will be available from July 22 to July 24, 2025. Candidates are advised to use the SSP platform to create or update their usernames, register or convert courses, and upload necessary documents such as photographs and signatures.Direct link to download the ICAI CA September 2025 exam timetableExamination fee details and payment methodsThe examination fees vary depending on the course and examination centre. The following table summarises the fee structure:

Payments can be made online via VISA, MasterCard, Maestro credit/debit cards, Rupay cards, net banking, or BHIM UPI.Additional instructions and medium of examCandidates are allowed to choose between English and Hindi as their medium of examination for Foundation, Intermediate and Final courses. Detailed instructions and guidance notes are available on the ICAI SSP portal. Students should regularly check icai.org for any updates or notifications related to the examinations.