ICAI CA May 2026 Registration Ends Tomorrow Without Late Fee at eservices Portal; Apply for Foundation, Inter, Final

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will close the registration window for the CA May 2026 examination tomorrow for candidates applying without a late fee. Students appearing for the CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, and CA Final exams must complete their application process on the official ICAI eServices portal before the deadline to avoid paying additional charges.

Candidates who fail to submit the form by the deadline will still be able to apply with a late fee until March 19, 2026.

CA May 2026 Registration: Last Date and Important Details

ICAI opened the online registration window for the May 2026 session on March 3, 2026 for all three levels of the Chartered Accountancy course.

Students must note the following important dates:

• Registration Start Date: March 3, 2026

• Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee: March 16, 2026

• Last Date to Apply With Late Fee: March 19, 2026

• Application Correction Window: March 20 to March 22, 2026

The late fee for candidates submitting the exam form after the initial deadline is ₹600 for Indian centres.

ICAI CA May 2026 Exam Form: Important Dates

ICAI CA May 2026 Exams: Courses Covered

The registration applies to the following CA examination levels conducted by ICAI:

• CA Foundation

• CA Intermediate (Inter)

• CA Final

Candidates registered under these courses can fill out the examination form online through the ICAI eServices portal using their login credentials. New applicants must create an account before accessing the application form. 

ICAI Introduces Direct Exam Centre Selection

ICAI has also introduced a direct exam centre selection option in the application process. Students can now choose their preferred exam city or zone while filling out the form online.

If candidates wish to modify details such as exam city or medium, they will be able to do so during the correction window from March 20 to March 22, 2026. 

How to Apply for ICAI CA May 2026 Exam

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their registration:

1. Visit the official ICAI eServices portal.

2. Log in using existing credentials or create a new account.

3. Select the relevant course (Foundation, Intermediate, or Final).

4. Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.

5. Choose the preferred exam centre.

6. Pay the exam fee and submit the form.

Students are advised to carefully review all details before submitting the application to avoid errors. With the CA May 2026 exam registration without late fee closing tomorrow, candidates who plan to appear for the Foundation, Intermediate, or Final exams must complete their application process immediately. Submitting the form before the deadline will help students avoid the additional late fee and secure their exam attempt for the upcoming session.