The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the hall tickets for the upcoming Chartered Accountancy examinations scheduled for January 2026. Candidates registered for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels can now access and download their crucial admit cards from the institute's dedicated e-services portal.
How to Download Your ICAI CA Hall Ticket
To obtain your admit card, follow a straightforward online process. First, navigate to the official ICAI portal at eservices.icai.org. On the homepage, locate and click on the admit card link that corresponds to your specific examination level—be it Foundation, Intermediate, or Final.
You will then be prompted to log into the system using your registered user ID and password. Once authenticated, your admit card will be displayed on the screen. It is imperative to verify all details carefully at this stage. After confirmation, download the PDF file and take a clear printout for examination day use.
The admit card contains vital information including the candidate's name, photograph, roll number, examination dates, timings, and the complete address of the assigned test centre. The ICAI has explicitly stated that a printed copy of the hall ticket is mandatory for entry into the examination centre; digital copies shown on mobile phones or other devices will not be accepted for verification.
Complete January 2026 CA Exam Schedule
The examination will be conducted over several days in January 2026, with different groups for each level scheduled on specific dates. Candidates must note their exact paper dates to avoid any confusion.
For the CA Final level, Group I papers are slated for January 5, 7, and 9, 2026. Subsequently, Group II exams will be held on January 11, 13, and 16, 2026.
The CA Intermediate examinations follow a similar pattern. Group I tests are scheduled for January 6, 8, and 10, while Group II will take place on January 12, 15, and 17, 2026.
The CA Foundation course examinations will wrap up the session, with papers spread across four days: January 18, 20, 22, and 24, 2026.
What to Do If You Find an Error
In case any discrepancy is found in the details printed on the admit card—such as a misspelled name, incorrect photo, or wrong exam centre—candidates are advised not to ignore it. They should immediately raise the issue with the ICAI examination authority through the prescribed channels for rectification. Carrying an admit card with incorrect information can lead to denial of entry on exam day.
With the admit cards now available for download, aspirants should complete this step at the earliest and begin their final preparations according to the published timetable. Ensuring you have a valid, error-free hall ticket is the first critical step towards attempting these prestigious professional examinations.
