The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the admit card and exam schedule for the CA Final Examination for September 2025. Aspiring Chartered Accountants preparing for the final level of the CA Course can now view the detailed timetable, syllabus structure, and examination pattern on the official website at eservices.icai.org.
The CA final exam pattern has been prescribed by the ICAI. As per the latest pattern, the CA final exam has six papers (3 each in Group I and Group II). The CA Final exam is a pen and paper-based test mode for a 3-hour duration. Exams for each paper are conducted on separate days with a gap of one day between.
ICAI CA Final 2025 Exam Schedule
Candidates appearing for the ICAI CA Final 2025 can check the CA Final exam schedule in the table below.
| GROUP 1 | ||||
| S.NO. | Subject | Date | Day | Timings |
| 1 | Financial Reporting | September 3, 2025 | Wednesday | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| 2 | Advanced Financial Management | September 6, 2025 | Saturday | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| 3 | Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | September 8, 2025 | Monday | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| GROUP 2 | ||||
| S. NO. | Subject | Date | Day | Timings |
| 1 | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation Part I: Direct Tax LawsPart II: International Taxation | September 10, 2025 | Wednesday | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| 2 | Indirect Tax Laws | September 12, 2025 | Friday | 2 PM – 5PM |
| 3 | Integrated Business Solutions | September 14, 2025 | Sunday | 2 PM – 6 PM |
Exam Preparation Tips For ICAI CA Final 2025
Candidates who are planning to give the CA Final 2025 should prepare thoroughly. Below are some key preparation tips for mentioned for the students:
- Understand the paper thoroughly: Start by breaking down the syllabus for each paper. Focus on high-weightage topics and past exam trends.
- Create a study Timetable: Allocate time to cover all subjects, with more focus on difficult topics.
- Practice past test and mock test: Solving previous years’ question papers helps in time management and understanding the exam pattern.
- Join coaching or online class: For complex Subjects, expert guidance can be valuable.
- Revise Regularly: Consistent revision is key to retaining vast amounts of information.
CA Final Exam Pattern Highlight
The total marks for the CA Final Exam are 100 per paper. That means, the total marks of CA Final group 1 and Group 2 are 300 each. Candidates have to score a minimum of 40% in all papers to clear the course level. The overall passing mark is 50% to be certified as a Chartered Accountant. Candidates have to clear both groups of the CA Final exam. Check the table below for key highlights of the CA Final Exam Pattern:
| CA Final Exam 2025 | Details |
| Exam Name | Chartered Accountant (CA) Final |
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| Mode of Exam | Pen and paper mode |
| Exam Frequency | Thrice in a year (May, September, January) |
| Total Marks Per Paper | 100 |
| Passing Marks | 40% in all papers |
| Level of Difficulty | Tough |
| Numbers of attempts allowed | Multiple |
ICAI CA Final 2025 – Eligibility
Check below the minimum eligibility criteria that candidates have to fulfill to pursue CA Final:
- The candidates who have passed the CA Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination – II/PCC/IPCC, are eligible to apply for the CA Final exam.
- They must also have completed 3 years or 3 1⁄2 years or must be due to complete, as the case may be, of article training as on the date of filling the form.
- For PE-II stream students and PE-II stream students converted to IPCC – Also, they must be serving the last twelve months of articled training, including excess leave, if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before October 31 of the examination year.
- For PCC stream students – The candidate must be serving the last six months of articled training, including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3 1⁄2 years on or before 30th April of the examination year.
- For Intermediate IPCC students – The candidate must be serving the last six months of training, including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before April 30 of the examination year.
Candidates should regularly follow the official website for exam updates and announcements.
