The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has provided the important dates and fee details for the online examination forms of CA Foundation and CA Intermediate for the January 2027 session. Students should note the deadlines carefully to avoid a late fee and complete their applications on time.

Important:

The dates and fee amounts in this article are based on the three supplied ICAI documents. Before submitting your form, check the official examination portal for subsequent amendments or announcements.

1. ICAI January 2027 Exam Form: Important Dates

The following schedule applies to the online examination forms for CA Foundation and CA Intermediate for the January 2027 session.

Particulars Date Time (IST)
Online exam form submission begins 3 November 2026 10:00 AM
Last date without late fee 16 November 2026 11:59 PM
Last date with late fee 19 November 2026 11:59 PM

Students can access the online application portal at ICAI e-Services . These dates are taken from the supplied ICAI document titled Important Dates — Online Exam Forms (Foundation, Intermediate) — January 2027.

Don't wait until the last day.

Submit your application well before the deadline. This gives you time to review the details entered and resolve any application-related issues.

2. January 2027 Exam Form Correction Window

The supplied ICAI schedule specifies a correction window for CA Foundation and CA Intermediate candidates. The window opens on 20 November 2026 and closes on 22 November 2026.

Particulars Date Time (IST)
Correction window opens 20 November 2026 10:00 AM
Correction window closes 22 November 2026 11:59 PM

Review your submitted application carefully. If you need to make a correction, use the correction facility available through the official ICAI portal, subject to the corrections permitted by ICAI.

3. ICAI January 2027 Examination Fees

The examination fee depends on the course, group or unit selected, and test-centre location. The supplied fee document lists the examination form fee as Nil for the categories shown below.

CA Intermediate — India

Examination category Form fee Exam fee Total without late fee Late fee Total with late fee
Single Group / Unit (all except Unit 2) Nil ₹1,500 ₹1,500 ₹600 ₹2,100
Both Groups / Unit 2 Nil ₹2,700 ₹2,700 ₹600 ₹3,300

CA Intermediate — Kathmandu, Nepal

Examination category Form fee Exam fee Total without late fee Late fee Total with late fee
Single Group / Unit (all except Unit 2) Nil ₹2,200 ₹2,200 ₹600 ₹2,800
Both Groups / Unit 2 Nil ₹3,400 ₹3,400 ₹600 ₹4,000

CA Intermediate — Bahrain / Dubai (UAE)

Examination category Form fee Exam fee Total without late fee Late fee Total with late fee
Single Group / Unit (all except Unit 2) Nil US$325 US$325 US$10 US$335
Both Groups / Unit 2 Nil US$500 US$500 US$10 US$510

CA Foundation — India

Particulars Form fee Exam fee Total without late fee Late fee Total with late fee
Foundation examination Nil ₹1,500 ₹1,500 ₹600 ₹2,100

CA Foundation — Kathmandu, Nepal

Particulars Form fee Exam fee Total without late fee Late fee Total with late fee
Foundation examination Nil ₹2,200 ₹2,200 ₹600 ₹2,800

CA Foundation — Bahrain / Dubai (UAE)

Particulars Form fee Exam fee Total without late fee Late fee Total with late fee
Foundation examination Nil US$325 US$325 US$10 US$335
Late-fee period: 17–19 November 2026

The supplied fee document lists a late fee of ₹600 for the India and Kathmandu categories and US$10 for the Bahrain / Dubai categories.

The fee tables reproduce the categories and amounts shown in the supplied ICAI fee schedule. Check the amount displayed in your own application before making payment.

4. ICAI Examination Department Contact Details

The ICAI Examination Department document dated 6 June 2025 lists the following section-wise telephone numbers and email addresses for examination-related queries.

CA Foundation

Telephone: 0120-3894815

Email: foundation_examhelpline@icai.in

CA Intermediate

Telephone: 0120-3054819

Email: intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in

CA Final

Telephone: 0120-3894807

Email: final_examhelpline@icai.in

PQC / Duplicate Mark Statement / Duplicate Pass Certificate / Transcript

Telephone: 0120-3054836

Email: dms_examhelpline@icai.in

When contacting ICAI, mention your course, examination session and the nature of your query. Avoid sharing passwords or OTPs in emails.

Note about contact details

The supplied contact-details document is dated 6 June 2025. Verify the details through ICAI if you need confirmation of the current contact information.

5. Checklist Before Submitting Your Exam Form

Before completing your January 2027 application, remember to:

  • Log in through the official ICAI e-Services portal.
  • Select the correct course and examination session.
  • Check the group or unit selection applicable to you.
  • Verify your personal and examination-related details.
  • Review the test-centre location and applicable fee.
  • Submit the form before the deadline to avoid the late fee.
  • Save your application confirmation and payment receipt.
  • Use the correction window if a permitted correction is required.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

Candidates planning to appear for CA Foundation or CA Intermediate in January 2027 should note the form-opening date, the deadline without a late fee, the late-fee deadline and the correction window. Checking the applicable examination fee and retaining the application confirmation will also help keep the process organised.

Keep checking the official ICAI website and examination portal for subsequent updates or changes to the published schedule.

Source documents:
  1. ICAI Examination Department — Contact Details of the Examination Department, dated 6 June 2025.
  2. ICAI — Important Dates for Online Exam Forms (Foundation and Intermediate), January 2027.
  3. ICAI — Fee Details for Online Forms, January 2027.

This article is an informational summary of the supplied documents and is not an official ICAI publication. Refer to ICAI announcements for the latest applicable details.