CA Final November 2026 Exam Registration Reopened; Apply Between August 1-5
Published 31 Jul 20266 min read
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has reopened the registration process for the Chartered Accountants (CA) Final November 2026 exam. This special one-time opportunity is available for eligible candidates who missed the previous registration window. Applications can be made through the official ICAI portal at icai.org. The registration window is open from August 1 to 5, 2026. The ICAI Council approved this reopening as a special measure. The official notice was published on July 30, 2026. The notice explained that some students were unable to submit their forms on time due to confusion around changes in the current exam cycle. The Council has now provided this relief to help those affected.
Key Details of the Reopened Window
Particulars | Details |
Reopening Start | August 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
Reopening End | August 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM |
Official Portal | icai.org (Self Service Portal) |
Applicable Session | CA Final November 2026 |
Nature of Facility | Special one-time measure |
Notice Date | July 30, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The reopened registration window applies only to those who are appearing for the CA Final November 2026 exam. These are students who missed the earlier registration window in July. Each application will be verified by ICAI's Self Service Portal before it is accepted. Candidates must have successfully cleared the required CA Intermediate stage and have completed their articleship as per the rules. Only such candidates can apply through the reopened window.
CA Final November 2026 Exam Schedule
ICAI released the timetable for the CA Final November 2026 exam on May 2. Group I exams will be held on November 2, 4, and 6, while Group II papers will be on November 9, 11, and 13, 2026. Each paper will be conducted in offline mode and will last three hours. The Integrated Business Solution paper, which is Paper 6, will be four hours long. ICAI has confirmed that the exam dates will not be moved due to holidays.
Application Fee Structure
The examination fee depends on the group choice made by the candidate. Overseas candidates must also pay a separate fee in US dollars.
Category | Fee |
Single Group (Indian Candidates) | Rs 1,800 |
Both Groups (Indian Candidates) | Rs 3,300 |
Late Fee (Indian Candidates) | Rs 600 |
Late Fee (Overseas Candidates) | USD 10 |
Original Registration Timeline for CA Final November 2026
ICAI first opened the registration window for the CA Final November 2026 exam on July 6, 2026. Applications without late fees closed on July 19, 2026, and late fee submissions ended on July 22, 2026. There was also a correction window from July 23 to 25, 2026. Several eligible students missed these deadlines. The August window is specifically for those who missed the earlier dates.
How to Apply During the Reopened Window?
Eligible candidates must apply through the ICAI Self Service Portal. Here are the steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official ICAI portal at icai.org.
- Log in to the Self Service Portal using your login credentials.
- Open the CA Final November 2026 examination form.
- Select your group, exam city, preferred medium, and elective paper carefully.
- Pay the required examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Confirm your eligibility for the CA Final November 2026 exam.
- Keep your Self Service Portal login details ready before August 1.
- Make sure you have the exact amount for the online payment arranged in advance.
- Log in on August 1 once the window opens at 11:00 AM.
- Submit the completed form well before August 5, 11:59 PM.