CA Exam Dates — January 2027
The January 2027 attempt is the first attempt of 2027 under ICAI's thrice-yearly cycle. Dates below are tentative projections from recent ICAI patterns; the official notification will be published on icai.org, usually 3–4 months in advance.
- Forms
- October–November 2026
- Admit card
- ~14 days prior
- Result
- March 2027
- Status
- Tentative
Dates are tentative projections from ICAI's recent exam patterns. Always confirm against the official notification on icai.org before planning.
CA Foundation
| Paper | Date |
|---|---|
| Papers 1–4 | Mid-to-late January 2027, alternate days (tentative) |
CA Intermediate
| Paper | Date |
|---|---|
| Group I · Papers 1–3 | Early January 2027 (tentative) |
| Group II · Papers 4–6 | Mid-January 2027 (tentative) |
CA Final
| Paper | Date |
|---|---|
| Group I · Papers 1–3 | Early January 2027 (tentative) |
| Group II · Papers 4–6 | Mid-January 2027 (tentative) |
Working backwards from the exam
- A January attempt means your final revision overlaps the festive season — plan family time into the study calendar instead of pretending it won't happen.
- Winter attempt candidates who appeared in September get roughly 100 days between attempts: enough for one full revision cycle plus two mock rounds per subject.
- Use chapter-wise FAQs and formula sheets for the last 15 days rather than re-reading full material.
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Talk to usIs January 2027 a good first attempt for Foundation?
Yes, if you registered in time and have at least 4 months of preparation. Students appearing after Class 12 boards often prefer the May attempt for extra preparation time.
What is the gap between the September 2026 and January 2027 attempts?
Roughly 3.5–4 months between the last paper of September 2026 and the first paper of January 2027 — enough for one complete revision cycle if you failed or skipped the earlier attempt.