ICAI has released the schedule for the CA January 2027 exams; Intermediate exams begin on January 2..

There is a major update for candidates preparing to become Chartered Accountants (CA). The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the examination schedule for January 2027. ICAI has announced the schedule for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation and Intermediate examinations. According to the schedule released by ICAI, the CA Foundation exams will begin on January 3, while the CA Intermediate examinations are proposed to start on January 2. ICAI has clarified that these exam dates have been announced under Regulation 22 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.

Let us look at the duration of the CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations and the important information provided by ICAI alongside the schedule.

**CA Intermediate Exams until January 12**
According to the CA 2027 exam schedule released by ICAI, the CA Intermediate exams are set to begin on January 2. ICAI has released the schedule for both CA Intermediate Group I and Group II. As per the schedule, CA Intermediate Group I exams will be held on January 2, 4, and 6, 2027, while Group II exams will take place on January 8, 10, and 12, 2027. All CA Intermediate papers will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a duration of three hours.

**CA Foundation Exams until January 9**
According to the CA 2027 exam schedule released by ICAI, the CA Foundation exams are scheduled to start on January 3. The Foundation exams will be held on January 3, 5, 7, and 9, 2027. For the CA Foundation exams, Papers 1 and 2 will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. These will have a duration of three hours. Meanwhile, Papers 3 and 4 will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with a duration of two hours. The ICAI has clarified that, except for Foundation Papers 3 and 4, a 15-minute advance reading time will be provided for all papers from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM.

**No Change in Exam Schedule**
The ICAI has clarified that there will be no changes to the announced schedule for the CA January 2027 exams. For instance, even if the Central Government, State Government, or local administration declares a public holiday on an exam date, the exam schedule will remain unchanged. Furthermore, the ICAI has clarified that the January 2027 exams will be held at the designated exam centers; however, a sufficient number of candidates at the centers is a prerequisite.

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