The ICAI will now conduct CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation exams three times a year starting in 2025. Learn about the new exam schedule and updated PQC assessment test
📢 ICAI Announces Major Change: CA Exams To Be Held Thrice A Year From 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a significant update for Chartered Accountancy aspirants. Starting in 2025, the CA Final exams will be held three times annually instead of the traditional two. This decision aligns with global best practices and aims to provide students with more opportunities to attempt the exams.
✅ What’s Changing?
- CA Final Exams: Now conducted three times a year — January, May, and September.
- CA Intermediate & Foundation Exams: Already following the thrice-yearly format since last year.
- Post Qualification Course (PQC) in Information Systems Audit: Assessment tests will now be held three times a year — February, June, and October (earlier conducted in June and December).
📅 New Examination Schedule for CA Exams (From 2025)
| Level | Old Schedule | New Schedule (From 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation | Twice a year (May, Nov) | Thrice a year (Jan, May, Sep) |
| CA Intermediate | Twice a year (May, Nov) | Thrice a year (Jan, May, Sep) |
| CA Final | Twice a year (May, Nov) | Thrice a year (Jan, May, Sep) |
| PQC Assessment Test | Twice a year (June, Dec) | Thrice a year (Feb, June, Oct) |
📖 Why The Change?
According to ICAI’s official statement:
“In order to align with global best practices and provide students with greater opportunities, the 26th Council of the ICAI has taken a historic decision to hold the CA Final exam three times a year.”
This new structure ensures that all three levels—Foundation, Intermediate, and Final—are now conducted on the same schedule.
📌 Key Benefits of the New Schedule
- More Opportunities: Students will have three attempts each year to clear their exams.
- Improved Flexibility: Better exam planning and reduced waiting periods between attempts.
- Alignment with Global Standards: Brings ICAI’s examination system in line with international best practices.
📢 Conclusion
The ICAI’s decision to increase the frequency of exams is expected to enhance accessibility and convenience for CA aspirants. By offering three attempts per year, students can now better plan their exam strategy and progress through the CA course at their own pace.
