ICAI CA Foundation & Intermediate Exam Details [Sept 2025 Update]

CA Foundation and Intermediate exams for September 2025 are around the corner. In this post, you'll find a concise summary of ICAI’s latest guidelines — including the, exam dates, timings, and more — to help you prepare better and smarter. It may be emphasized that there would be no change in the examination schedule in the event of any day of the examination schedule being declared a Public Holiday by the Central Government or any State Government / Local Bodies. CA Foundation The CA Foundation is the entry-level exam for students aiming to pursue Chartered Accountancy. It is typically taken after completing Class 12, although students can register provisionally after passing Class 10. Key Highlights: Exam Pattern: 4 Papers in Total 2 Subjective: Accounting & Business Law 2 Objective: Quantative Aptitude & Business Economics Total Marks: 400 (100 marks per paper)

Examination	Date	Exam Timings (IST)	Duration
Paper 1 (Accounting)	16th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 2 (Business Laws)	18th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 3 (Quantitative Aptitude)	20th September 2025	2PM to 4PM	2 Hours
Paper 4 (Business Economics)	22nd September 2025	2PM to 4PM	2 Hours

Advance Reading Time will be given for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from 1:45 PM to 2 PM (IST).

CA Intermediate The CA Intermediate is the second level in the CA journey, open to those who have cleared CA Foundation or are eligible via direct entry (e.g., commerce graduates with requisite marks). Key Highlights

Exam Pattern: 6 Papers in Total Total Marks: 600 (100 marks per paper)

Examination	Date	Exam Timings (IST)	Duration
Paper 1 (Advanced Accounting)	4th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 2 (Corporate and Other Laws)	7th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 3 (Taxation)	9th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 4 (Business Economics)	11th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 5 (Auditing and Ethics)	13th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours
Paper 6 (Financial Management and Strategic Management)	15th September 2025	2PM to 5PM	3 Hours

Advance Reading Time will be given for all papers from 1:45 PM to 2 PM (IST). Important Dates and Fees The submission of online examination application forms for the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams begins on 5th July 2025. Candidates must complete the process by 18th July 2025 to avoid paying any late fees. It is advisable to apply early to prevent any last-minute technical issues. The examination fee for CA Foundation at Indian centres is ₹1,500. For the CA Intermediate exam, the fee is ₹2,700 for both groups and ₹1,500 for a single group. Candidates should ensure timely payment while submitting the online application to avoid any errors or delays. RMS Updates Fastrack Foundation Batch is starting from 2nd June, 2025. Additionally, you can also opt for extensive test series. For more details: https://www.rms-cacoaching.com/test-series CA Foundation Books are also available at https://www.rms-cacoaching.com/cabooks

CA Foundation May 2025 Results

CA Foundation May 2025 examination results are expected to release in the first week of July.