ICAI CA Final November 2026 Application Window Closes Today

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will close the reopened application window for the CA Final November 2026 examination today, August 5, at 11:59 pm.

Eligible candidates who missed the earlier application deadline can submit their examination forms through the SSP portal before the deadline. The ICAI reopened the application window after observing that several eligible students were unable to apply during the original application period due to confusion arising from the change in the CA Final examination cycle.

The Council has provided this additional opportunity for such candidates to complete their applications. The original application window was open from July 6 to July 19, with a late-fee window available until July 22.

The CA Final November 2026 examination is among the first exam sessions after ICAI reverted to the twice-a-year examination schedule (May and November), replacing the earlier three-cycle pattern. ICAI said the transition led to confusion among some candidates regarding the examination application timeline.

To apply, candidates can follow these steps: visit the ICAI SSP portal at eservices.icai.org, log in using registered credentials, fill out the examination application form, upload required documents, select the preferred examination city, pay the applicable examination fee, and submit the form.

Applicants should keep their photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), certificate of service, and other required documents ready before starting the application process.

The required documents include a signed PDF copy of the CA Final registration form, a scanned copy of the Certificate of Service bearing the candidate's signature, scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph and signature, and a valid category certificate, if applicable.

ICAI has also introduced an online facility for candidates to surrender exemptions, including permanent exemptions, through the Exam Functions section of the SSP dashboard. For candidates appearing in the CA Final November 2026 examination, this facility will remain available until September 30, 2026.

The institute said the online system aims to make examination-related services more accessible and streamline the examination process for candidates.

The ICAI CA Final November 2026 examination is an important milestone for chartered accountancy students in India, and the reopened application window provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply.

The examination schedule change and the introduction of the online exemption surrender facility are part of ICAI's efforts to improve the examination process and provide better services to candidates.

In conclusion, eligible candidates should apply for the ICAI CA Final November 2026 examination before the deadline today, and take advantage of the online facilities provided by ICAI to streamline the examination process.