If you are aiming for the January 2027 attempt, staying ahead of the official schedule and understanding the weightage of the syllabus is critical for success in your CA Intermediate Exam.
CA Intermediate January 2027 Official Exam Schedule
Subject-Wise Date Sheet
| Group | Date | Paper | Subject | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 2 Jan 2027 | Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Group I | 4 Jan 2027 | Paper 2 | Corporate and Other Laws | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Group I | 6 Jan 2027 | Paper 3 | Taxation | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Group II | 8 Jan 2027 | Paper 4 | Cost and Management Accounting | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Group II | 10 Jan 2027 | Paper 5 | Auditing and Ethics | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Group II | 12 Jan 2027 | Paper 6 | Financial Management & Strategic Management | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Pro Tip: All papers include a 15-minute reading time, except Papers 3 and 4, which carry no advance reading time. Use the reading time you do get to identify the easiest questions and plan your sequence.
Important Registration & Exam Form Deadlines
- Registration Deadline: You needed to have registered for the Intermediate course by September 1, 2026 to be eligible for this attempt. If you missed this window, the next attempt you can target is May 2027.
- Exam Form Start Date: 3 November 2026
- Last Date (Without Late Fee): 16 November 2026
- Last Date (With Late Fee of ₹600): 19 November 2026
- Admit Card: Typically released around 15 days before the first exam date.
ICAI has also confirmed that the schedule will not change even if an exam date is declared a public holiday by the central government, a state government, or a local body, so do not wait on that possibility.
Understanding the Syllabus & Pattern for the CA Intermediate Exam
The 70:30 Split
- 30% Objective: Case study-based MCQs (no negative marking).
- 70% Subjective: Descriptive theory and practical problems.
Group-Wise Subject Breakdown
- Advanced Accounting (100 Marks): Merges the old Accounting and Advanced Accounting into one comprehensive paper focused heavily on Accounting Standards (AS).
- Corporate and Other Laws (100 Marks): Includes Company Law (60%) and Other Laws like FEMA and Interpretation of Statutes (40%).
- Taxation (100 Marks): Divided equally into Income Tax (50 Marks) and GST (50 Marks).
Group II: Management & Audit
- Cost and Management Accounting (100 Marks): Focuses on cost computation and decision-making.
- Auditing and Ethics (100 Marks): Increased focus on Professional Ethics and Standards on Auditing (SAs).
- FM & SM (100 Marks): Split into Financial Management (50 Marks) and Strategic Management (50 Marks).
Passing Criteria and Exemption Rules
- Subject-wise: Minimum 40% in each paper.
- Aggregate: Minimum 50% in the group total (150 out of 300 per group).
Exemption Rule: If you score 60 or more in any paper, that paper is considered permanently passed. You can carry forward this exemption indefinitely, though certain conditions apply for the remaining papers.
Suggested Study Timeline for the January 2027 Attempt
- Now – November 2026 (Syllabus completion): Finish first reading of all six papers. Prioritise Advanced Accounting and Taxation early, since both carry heavy practical content and benefit from repeated problem-solving.
- Late November – mid-December 2026 (First revision + MCQ practice): Revisit each paper’s Accounting Standards, legal provisions and formulas. Start solving case-study MCQs daily, since 30 marks per paper are scoring opportunities with no negative marking.
- Mid-December 2026 – exam week (Final revision + mocks): Attempt full-length mock tests under timed, exam-like conditions for both groups. Keep the last 4 to 5 days for a quick final pass over your short notes rather than fresh study.
If your coaching schedule already covers the syllabus, use this timeline mainly to plan your revision rounds and mock test attempts rather than restart your preparation from scratch
Preparation Strategy: Moving Toward “Both Groups”
Focus Areas for This Attempt:
- Master the MCQs: Since there is no negative marking, 30 marks per paper are “low-hanging fruit.” Practice case-scenario MCQs daily.
- Accounting Standards: In Paper 1, AS carries nearly 45–50% weightage. Don’t skip them.
- Taxation Amendments: Ensure your study material includes the Finance Act applicable to the January 2027 session, since amendments are updated for every cycle. Confirm the exact applicable Act with your faculty or on icai.org closer to the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Group I papers are held on 2, 4 and 6 January 2027, and Group II papers are held on 8, 10 and 12 January 2027, all from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
No. The registration deadline for this attempt was 1 September 2026. If you missed it, you will need to register in time for the May 2027 attempt instead.
There is no negative marking in the objective MCQ portion, which makes up 30% of each paper. Attempt every MCQ, since there is no penalty for a wrong answer.
There is no requirement to clear both groups together. You can appear for a single group or both, though appearing for both groups together allows marks to be set off between papers within the same group.
Results are usually declared around 45 days after the last exam, which would place the result in early-to-mid March 2027. ICAI will confirm the exact date closer to the time.
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