Recently, ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) has officially declared the CA exam dates for May 2025. These exams are crucial for students enrolled in the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses

The exams are scheduled from May 2 to May 21, 2025, with the International Taxation Assessment Test set for May 10 and May 13, 2025. Eligible candidates can register for the exams from March 1 to March 17, 2025, via ICAI’s Self Service Portal (SSP) at https://eservices.icai.org. .

The deadline for applications without a late fee is March 14, 2025, and those submitting with a late fee of ₹600 can do so until March 17, 2025.

Here is a detailed guide to know the exact dates:

Detailed Exam Dates for May 2025

The ICAI has made the full schedule available for all levels of the CA exam. The CA Intermediate exams will be held from May 3 to May 14, 2025, while the CA Final exams are slated for May 2 to May 13, 2025. The CA Foundation exams will take place on May 15, 17, 19, and 21, 2025.

CA Foundation Exam Schedule 2025

To make the whole process more efficient, significant changes in the CA Exam Pattern have been introduced by ICAI. Papers at both Intermediate and Final levels have been reduced to 6 from 8 and MCQs included in all subjects, keeping a balance and dynamic method of assessment.

CA Foundation Exam Schedule 2025

Exams	Date	Time	Duration
Paper 1	May 15th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 2	May 17th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 3	May 19th, 2025	2 pm - 4 pm	2 hours
Paper 4	May 21st, 2025	2 pm - 4 pm	2 hours

CA Intermediate Exam Schedule 2025

Exams	Date	Time	Duration
Group 1 Paper 1: Advanced Accounting	May 3rd, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 2: Corporate & Other Laws	May 5th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 3: Taxation	May 7th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Group 2 Paper 4: Cost & Management Accounting	May 9th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 5: Auditing & Ethics	May 11th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management	May 14th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours

CA Final Exam Schedule 2025

Exams	Date	Time	Duration
Group 1 Paper 1: Financial Reporting	May 2nd, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 2: Advanced Financial Accounting	May 4th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance And Professional Ethics	May 6th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Group 2 Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation	May 8th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws	May 10th, 2025	2 pm - 5 pm	3 hours
Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multi-Disciplinary Case Study With Strategic Management)	May 13th, 2025	2 pm - 6 pm	4 hours

Candidates should carefully note these dates and plan their preparations accordingly to avoid missing important deadlines.

Application Submission Deadlines

To help students manage their application process smoothly, ICAI has outlined the following key deadlines for the May 2025 session:

• Availability of Exam Forms: Starting March 1, 2025
• Without Late Fee Submission: By March 14, 2025
• With Late Fee Submission: By March 17, 2025
• Correction Window: Available from March 18 to March 20, 2025

Important Exam Dates by Level

CA Foundation :

May 15, 17, 19, and 21, 2025

CA Intermediate

Group I: May 3, 5, and 7, 2025

Group II: May 9, 11, and 14, 2025

CA Final

Group I: May 2, 4, and 6, 2025

Group II: May 8, 10, and 13, 2025

Registration Validity

Students must confirm their registration status to be eligible for the May 2025 exams:

• Foundation Level: Valid for three years
• Intermediate Level: Valid for four years
• Final Level: Valid for five years

If a candidate’s registration has expired, it must be renewed before applying for the exams. ICAI has also emphasized that registrations for the May 2024 CA Inter and Final exams are now closed, so only applications for May 2025 will be accepted.

Admit Cards and Exam Results

Admit cards for the May 2025 exams will be available for download approximately 15 days before the exam dates. Students will need to log into their ICAI accounts to access and print their admit cards.

ICAI will not send the admit cards by post, so candidates must download them from the portal. Along with the admit card, students must carry a valid government-issued ID for verification at the exam center.

The results for the May 2025 exams will be declared shortly after the exams are concluded. Students can view their results on the official ICAI portal, where details such as pass percentages and the names of rank holders will also be available

Exam Day Instructions

To ensure a smooth exam day, candidates must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Bring a printed admit card and a valid government ID (e.g., Aadhaar card, passport).
• Arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time for security checks.
• Utilize the 15-minute reading period before the exam begins to familiarize yourself with the questions.
• Ensure to sign the attendance sheet when you enter the exam hall.
• Remain in the examination room until the exam duration is over.
• Do not bring prohibited items such as mobile phones, calculators (unless specified), or other electronic devices into the exam hall.

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CA Results for May 2025

ICAI will announce the results for the May 2025 CA exams soon after the exams conclude. Candidates can check their results by logging into the official ICAI portal. The result announcement will also include details like the overall pass percentages and the names of top performers.

Students should regularly check the ICAI portal for updates related to the result announcement and other important notifications.

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