Last Date for ICAI CA May 2026 Registration Without Late Fees, Rs. 600 Late Fee Applicable from Tomorrow
ICAI CA May 2026 registration without late fee ends on 16th March 2026, 11:59 pm. Candidates registering after this date will be liable to pay a late fee of Rs. 600 on the SSP ICAI portal.
16th March 2026 is officially the last date to complete your ICAI CA May 2026 registration without inviting a late fee. This applies to foundation, intermediate and final exam levels. Candidates will still be able to register for the ICAI CA May 2026 exams tomorrow, but will have to pay an additional late registration fee of Rs. 600. CA exam form May 2026 is available on ICAI SSP Portal at https://eservices.icai.org/.
CA May 2026 registration last date without late fee is March 16th, 2026. CA May 2026 registration last date with late fee is March 19,2026. Exams are scheduled from May 14-20, 2026. Here is a quick overview of the important dates for the ICAI CA May 2026 examinations:
| Event | Date | Details |
| Opening of Online Exam Form / Registration Start | March 3, 2026 | Applications open at 10:00 AM IST at SSP ICAI portal |
| Last Date for Submission Without Late Fee | March 16, 2026 (Today) | 11:59 PM IST last to avoid late fee charge, Rs. 600 applicable afterwards |
| Last Date for Submission With Late Fee | March 19, 2026 | Last opportunity to submit with ₹600 late fee (for Indian centres; equivalent in USD for overseas). |
| Application Correction Window | March 20–22, 2026 (tentative) | Based on previous patterns |
| CA Exams Period | May 2 to May 20, 2026 | Dates for each level and rounds detailed ahead. |
How to Find the ICAI CA May 2026 Application Form
Already Registered
If you have already registered at the SSP ICAI portal and filled your CA MAy 2026 exam form, you just need to complete your payment. Here are the simple steps required:

- Visit https://eservices.icai.org/
- Enter your User Id and Password and click on Sign In.
- In case you’ve forgotten your credentials, click on ‘Forgot Password’. Reset your password and login again.
- Check your application and fill the gaps, if any.
- Visit the payment page and pay the required fees based on your exam – foundation, intermediate or final.
- Your ICAI CA May 2026 fee payment is complete without any late fee charge.
New User
If you’re a new user and do not already have an account at Eservices ICAI portal, follow these simple steps:

- Visit https://eservices.icai.org/
- Choose ‘Click Here’ just next to the First Time User (New Student) option.
- You will be taken to the CA May 2026 registration page.
- Add personal details like name, DOB, email, phone number etc.
- Generate OTP to proceed.
- Add additional details as required by the portal.
- Enter details of the exam you wish to appear for.
- Complete your application form by uploading suitable documents.
- Cross check all the details – personal, academic, exam preferences, documents and others.
- Once done, complete the registration by paying the fees for your level.
Registered Students without SSP Login
If you are already registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India but do not yet have login credentials for the SSP portal, you can create your account by following these steps:
- Visit https://eservices.icai.org/
- Choose ‘Click Here’ next to “Don’t Have a Login to SSP Yet? (Existing Student/Members)”.
- Enter your Student Registration Number (SRN) or other required details.
- Verify your identity using the OTP sent to your registered email ID or mobile number.
- Create your User ID and Password for the SSP portal.
- Once your account is created, log in to access the CA May 2026 application form, complete the required details, and proceed to pay the exam fees.
ICAI CA May 2026 Exams
Here is a quick overview of the foundation, intermediate and final rounds for ICAI CA May 2026 exams:
| CA Course | Exam Dates |
| CA Foundation | 14 May, 16 May, 18 May, 20 May 2026 |
| CA Intermediate Group 1 | 3 May, 5 May, 7 May 2026 |
| CA Intermediate Group 2 | 9 May, 11 May, 13 May 2026 |
| CA Final Group 1 | 2 May, 4 May, 6 May 2026 |
| CA Final Group 2 | 8 May, 10 May, 12 May 2026 |
Foundation Level
The CA foundation exam May 2026 will be conducted from 14th May 2026 to 20th May 2026 by Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (ICA). This is the entry-level exam, typically for students who’ve freshly graduated from 12th standard. The CA foundation exam from May 2026 is available on the ICAI SSP portal from March 3rd 2026 to March 16th 2026 (up till March 19th 2026 with late fee).
Here are the CA foundation may 2026 exam dates:
| Paper | Subject | CA Foundation May 2026 Exam Date |
| Paper 1 | Principles and Practice of Accounting | May 14, 2026 |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws and Business Correspondence & Reporting | May 16, 2026 |
| Paper 3 | Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics | May 18, 2026 |
| Paper 4 | Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge | May 20, 2026 |
Intermediate Level
The CA inter exam May 2026 will be held from 3rd May to 13th May 2026 by ICAI. Students clearing the foundation level or others directly eligible will appear for this round. The CA inter exam form May 2026 is open from March 3 2026 to March 16, 2026 (till March 19th 2026 with late fee) on the SSP ICAI portal.
Check out the CA inter may 2026 exam dates below:
| Paper | Subject | CA Inter May 2026 Exam Date |
| Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | May 3, 2026 |
| Paper 2 | Corporate and Other Laws | May 5, 2026 |
| Paper 3 | Taxation | May 7, 2026 |
| Paper 4 | Cost and Management Accounting | May 9, 2026 |
| Paper 5 | Auditing and Ethics | May 11, 2026 |
| Paper 6 | Financial Management and Strategic Management | May 13, 2026 |
Final Level
The CA final exam May 2026 will be held from May 2nd to May 12th, 2026 by ICAI. Students who have completed their articleship and have cleared intermediate level will be eligible to sit in this round. The CA final exam form May 2026 is available on the Eservices ICAI portal from March 3rd, 2026 to March 16th, 2026 ( till March 19th 2026 with late fee).
Check out the CA final May 2026 exam dates below:
| Paper | Subject | CA Final May 2026 Exam Date |
| Paper 1 | Financial Reporting | May 2, 2026 |
| Paper 2 | Advanced Financial Management | May 4, 2026 |
| Paper 3 | Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | May 6, 2026 |
| Paper 4 | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation | May 8, 2026 |
| Paper 5 | Indirect Tax Laws | May 10, 2026 |
| Paper 6 | Integrated Business Solutions | May 12, 2026 |
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