The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is organizing a mock test paper series for all students preparing for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Final exams scheduled for January 2026. This initiative will be executed in two parts, with Mock Test Papers Series – I commencing on November 17, 2025, and Mock Test Papers Series – II starting on December 4, 2025. The official statement from ICAI reads, “The Board of Studies is commencing Mock Test Papers Series – I from November 17th, 2025, & Mock Test Papers Series – II from December 4th, 2025, for CA Final students appearing in January 2026 Examinations.”
Candidates should note that both mock test series will be available in either physical or virtual modes. Students opting for the physical mode can receive updates from their respective branches.
ICAI CA Mock Test Series Schedule
The ICAI CA Mock Tests will be held in two series for the January 2026 exams. Below is the schedule for Mock Test Series 1 and Mock Test Series 2:
ICAI CA Mock Test Series 1 Schedule
Check the schedule for the test series 1 of mock tests here:
| Date | Name of the Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | Paper-1: Financial Reporting | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| November 19, 2025 | Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| November 21, 2025 | Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| November 24, 2025 | Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| November 26, 2025 | Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| November 28, 2025 | Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) | 2 PM – 5 PM |
ICAI CA Mock Test Series 2 Schedule
Check the schedule for the second series of mock tests here:
| Date | Name of the Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Paper-1: Financial Reporting | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| December 6, 2025 | Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| December 8, 2025 | Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| December 10, 2025 | Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| December 12, 2025 | Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| December 15, 2025 | Paper-6: Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) | 2 PM – 5 PM |
ICAI CA January 2026 Exams: Key Updates
Students should be aware that the question papers will be uploaded on the official BoS Knowledge Portal at icai.org. According to the schedule, the mock tests will be accessible by 1:30 PM on their respective dates. Students can download the exam papers and must complete the exam within the specified time limit. Answer keys will be uploaded within 48 hours of each paper’s commencement.
The registration for the exams will commence on November 3, 2025. Below is the exam schedule for January 2026:
| Exam | Group | Dates (January 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation | — | 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| CA Intermediate | Group 1 | 6, 8, 10 |
| Group 2 | 12, 15, 17 | |
| CA Final | Group 1 | 5, 7, 9 |
| Group 2 | 11, 13, 16 |
Students are encouraged to keep checking the official website for further updates regarding their examinations.
