ICAI CA Final exams to be conducted thrice a year from 2025? All you need to know

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has reportedly announced that the CA Final exams will now be held three times a year instead of twice.

According to several media reports, all three levels—CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation—will now be conducted three times annually.

Previously, ICAI had increased the frequency of CA Intermediate and Foundation exams to three times a year.

Now, the CA Final exams will also take place in January, May, and September.Additionally, reports suggest that the qualification course in information systems audit will also be held three times a year.

Previously conducted twice a year in June and December, the ICAI assessment test will now be administered in February, June, and October.ICA CA May 2025 examIn other, but related news, ICAI recently announced the schedule for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams for May 2025.

The exams for the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final courses are set to take place between May 2 and May 21, 2025.

Additionally, the International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT) will be held on May 10 and 13, 2025.Candidates can check the important dates for the ICAI CA May 2025 examination schedule as provided here.ExaminationExamination DatesExam Paper(s)Exam Timings (IST)Foundation Course Examination15th, 17th, 19th & 21st May 2025Paper 1 & 22 PM to 5 PMPaper 3 & 4*2 PM to 4 PMIntermediate Course ExaminationGroup - I: 3rd, 5th & 7th May 2025All Papers2 PM to 5 PMGroup - II: 9th, 11th & 14th May 2025Final ExaminationGroup - I: 2nd, 4th & 6th May 2025Paper 1 to 52 PM to 5 PMGroup - II: 8th, 10th & 13th May 2025Paper 62 PM to 6 PMMembers’ Examination10th and 13th May 2025International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT)2 PM to 6 PMAlternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the ICAI CA May 2025 official examination schedule.