The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially commenced the registration process for the CA January 2026 exams today, November 3, 2025. The registration applies to three levels – Foundation, Intermediate and Final and will remain open until November 16, 2025, without the late fee. Candidates who miss the deadline can still apply until November 19, 2025, by paying a late fee of Rs 600. Application must be submitted through the official portal – icai.org. The entire process, including uploading the documents and fee payment, will be conducted online.
Students are advised to ensure their eligibility before applying for the ICAI CA January 2026 exams. ICAI recommends using a stable internet connection and verified credentials for secure submission. After the ICAI CA 2026 January registration period ends, ICAI will open a correction window from November 20, 2025 to November 22, 2025 that will allow candidates to edit their exam city or the language medium.
CA January 2026 Registration Highlights
Candidates can check all the important registration details related to the ICAI CA January 2026 in the table given below:
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of Online Application | November 3, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Submission of form without late fee | November 16, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Submission of form with late fee | November 19, 2025 |
| Correction Window | November 20 – 22, 2025 |
CA January 2026 Exams: How to Apply
Candidates can follow the given steps below to apply for the CA January 2026 Foundation, Intermediate and Final Exams:
Step 1: Visit the official website at icai.org
Step 2: Log in using registration number and password
Step 3: Select the course you want to apply for – Foundation, Intermediate and Final
Step 4: Enter details such as exam centre, language preference and more
Step 5: Upload a recent photograph and signature
Step 6: Pay the requisite examination fee online
Step 7: Download the form and confirmation page for future reference
ICAI CA Application Form 2026: Signature and Photograph Instructions
Given below are the requirements for the signature and photograph particulars in the ICAI CA application form 2026:
- The photo should be completely visible including ears against a white background.
- Photos wearing goggles/caps/headgears will not be accepted.
- The background of the photograph must be in white and clearly visible.
- Photographs should be in jpg/jpeg format and of 20-50 KB.
- Signature should be done on a white sheet with a black pen.
- The file size of the scanned image of the signature must be between 10-20 KB.
This announcement signals the formal beginning of the January 2026 Chartered Accountancy examination cycle for 2026.
