ICAI Releases CA Foundation and Inter September 2026 Admit Cards: Check Direct Download Link and Complete Exam Dates
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the admit cards for the upcoming CA Foundation and CA Intermediate September 2026 examinations. Candidates who registered for the upcoming exam cycle can now download their digital hall tickets directly through the official ICAI portals at icai.org and eservices.icai.org.
To access their hall tickets, students must log in using their Self Service Portal (SSP) ID or Student Registration Number alongside their registered password.
Key Examination Dates for September 2026 Session
The examinations are scheduled to take place during the first two weeks of September 2026. Candidates should note the paper-wise dates for their respective courses:
| Course | Paper Details | Exam Date | Timing |
| CA Intermediate | Group I — Paper 1 | September 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| CA Foundation | Paper 1 | September 2, 2026 | Standard Session Time |
| CA Intermediate | Group I — Paper 2 | September 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| CA Foundation | Paper 2 | September 5, 2026 | Standard Session Time |
| CA Intermediate | Group I — Paper 3 | September 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| CA Foundation | Paper 3 | September 7, 2026 | Standard Session Time |
| CA Intermediate | Group II — Paper 4 | September 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| CA Foundation | Paper 4 | September 9, 2026 | Standard Session Time |
| CA Intermediate | Group II — Paper 5 | September 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| CA Intermediate | Group II — Paper 6 | September 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Your Admit Card
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Visit the official ICAI portal at
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Click on the link for “CA Intermediate / Foundation Admit Card September 2026”.
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Input your SSP ID / Registration Number and password in the portal.
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Review your printed details, click download, and save the document as a PDF.
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Print out 2 to 3 hard copies on clean A4-size paper. Digital soft copies on mobile devices will not be allowed inside the examination hall.
Important Guidelines and Discrepancy Fixes
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Mandatory Documents: Candidates must bring a physical printout of their admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID) to every exam session.
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Errors in Photograph or Signature: If the printed admit card displays missing or incorrect photos/signatures, students must print the hall ticket, attach a passport-sized photograph manually, sign it, and get it attested by a practicing Chartered Accountant or Gazetted Officer prior to the exam date.
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No Center or Medium Changes: ICAI has clarified that requests to change exam centers, medium, or groups will not be accepted at this stage.
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Allowed Items: Candidates may carry basic blue/black ballpoint pens and a battery-operated portable calculator (up to 6 functions, 12 digits, and max 2 memories). Scientific calculators and smart electronic devices remain strictly prohibited.
Candidates experiencing login issues due to server load are advised to clear browser cache files or retry during non-peak hours. Official assistance can be requested by lodging a ticket via the SSP Helpdesk portal under “Exam Grievance”.
