Is it easy to crack CA Intermediate exam in first attempt?
As per previous years' trends, the pass percentage of CA Inter exam is between 20 to 30 percent. This means that it is not easy to crack CA Inter exam in first attempt. Additionally, the syllabus for ICAI CA Intermediate exam is complex and requires deep understanding of the topics.
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No, there is no sectional time limit in ICAI CA exam. Candidates have to answer all sections within given time. CA Final exam for Paper 1 to 5 is of 3 hours each and Paper 6 is of 4 hours. During this time, they have to answer all the subjective and MCQs.
ICAI CA Intermediate exam is conducted in following 9 overseas cities:
Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Thimphu (Bhutan), Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu (Nepal), Kuwait, Muscat and Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
According to exam schedule released by ICAI for CA Intermediate exam 2026 for May session, the entrance exam will be conducted between May 03 and May 13 on following dates:
| Groups | CA Inter Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Group I | 03, 05, and 07 May 2026 |
| Group 2 | 09, 11, and 13 May 2026 |
ICAI conducts CA exams three times a year. These are May, September and January. To appear for the exam, candidates have to register and apply before deadline. The registration schedule is released by ICAI on its official website - icai.org.
No, the CA Inter application form fee can be paid in online mode only. The mode of payment can be debit card, credit card, net banking or ewallet. Candidates must also note that the CA Intermediate application fee is non-refundable.
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