ICAI Reschedules CA Intermediate 2026 Paper 5 Exam Date
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially blazoned the cataloging of one paper of the CA Intermediate January 2026 examination, bringing relief and clarity to thousands of applicants across the country. The decision was taken in view of the general choices of external pots in Maharashtra, which fall on the same day as the first listed test. The revised advertisement ensures that campaigners aren’t discommoded due to executive or logistical challenges arising from the election process.
The cataloging applies specifically to Group II, Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics, which is an important subject for CA Intermediate scholars. ICAI clarified that the change has been enforced slightly across all examination centers in India and overseas to maintain thickness. Campaigners have been advised to precisely note the streamlined date and continue their medication consequently, without confusion regarding test centers or attestation.
Revised Date for Paper 5 blazoned
According to the sanctioned announcement issued by ICAI as a partial revision to the earlier schedule, the CA Intermediate Group II, Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics will now be conducted on January 19, 2026 (Monday). Before, this paper was listed to be held on January 15, 2026. The Institute explained that the imbrication with external choices in Maharashtra needed the cataloging to ensure smooth conduct of the examination and to avoid any dislocation for scholars and authorities alike.
ICAI emphasized that this change is limited to only one paper, and the revised date has been precisely chosen to allow campaigners sufficient time to acclimate their medication plans. The Institute reiterated its commitment to conducting examinations in a fair and systematized manner, keeping the interests of scholars at the fore.
Test timings to remain unchanged.
While the examination date has been revised, ICAI has verified that the timing of the paper will remain unchanged. The Auditing and Ethics paper will be conducted from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, as firstly listed. This clarity on timings ensures that campaigners don’t face any confusion on the day of the examination and can plan their trip and reporting time as per the earlier instructions.
By retaining the same test duration and shift, ICAI has aimed to minimize dislocation and maintain uniformity in the examination process across all centers.
Admit Cards and Examination Centers Remain Valid
One of the most reassuring aspects of the advertisement is ICAI’s explanation regarding admit cards. The Institute has verified that the admit cards issued on December 18, 2025, will remain valid for the revised examination date. Campaigners won’t be needed to download new hall tickets or make any changes to their being documents.
Also, the examination centers distributed before will remain unchanged. This means scholars can calculate on the same center details mentioned on their admit cards, reducing last-nanosecond stress and confusion. ICAI has advised campaigners to retain their admit cards precisely and ensure they carry them on the revised test date.
No Change in Other CA Intermediate January 2026 Papers
ICAI has made it clear that all other papers of the CA Intermediate January 2026 examination will be conducted as per the first blazoned schedule. There are no changes to the dates, timings, or centers for any other subject across Group I or Group II, piecemeal from Paper 5.
Campaigners appearing for multiple papers have been advised to follow the being schedule and concentrate their medication consequently. The Institute has comforted scholars that the cataloging of one paper won’t affect the overall examination inflow.
Guidance for scholars and sanctioned updates
The Institute has advised scholars to take note of the revised schedule and make necessary arrangements related to the trip, accommodation, and modification plans. ICAI has also encouraged campaigners to regularly visit its sanctioned website to stay streamlined with any further adverts.
or interpretations related to the examination.
In addition to the January 2026 examinations, ICAI has formally blazoned the schedule for the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final examinations to be held in May 2026. These examinations will commence on May 2 and conclude on May 20, 2026, and will be conducted in different shifts. Enrollments for the May 2026 examinations will open on March 3, 2026, and close on March 16, 2026, through the sanctioned ICAI online gate.
With this timely explanation and transparent communication, ICAI has formally again demonstrated its focus on pupil convenience and the smooth conduct of its professional examinations.
