CA Final 2026 Registration- Exam Application (Ongoing), Link, Fees, Documents Required, How to Apply

CA Final 2026 Application Form Overview

The CA Final May 2026 application process officially commenced on March 3, 2026, through the ICAI Self Service Portal at eservices.icai.org. Candidates appearing for the May 2026 examination cycle must ensure they have completed their CA Final course registration and fulfilled all eligibility requirements- including clearance of both CA Intermediate groups, completion of Self-Paced Online Modules (Sets A & B), and Advanced ICITSS- before filling out the exam form.

As per the official ICAI notification, the last date to submit the CA Final May 2026 exam form without a late fee is March 16, 2026. Candidates who miss this deadline can still submit their forms with a late fee of ₹600 until March 19, 2026. An official form correction window has also been provided from March 20–22, 2026, allowing candidates to rectify errors post-submission.

During the CA Final May 2026 online exam form fill-up, candidates must carefully verify their personal details, articleship/practical training status, group selection, preferred examination centre, and medium of the exam before final submission. Once the form is submitted and payment is confirmed, no changes are permitted outside the official correction window.

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official ICAI notification and Guidance Notes published on icai.org before filling out the CA Final exam form and to keep all relevant documents readily available for reference.

CA Final 2026 May Exam Form- Important Links

CA Final 2026- Registration & Exam Form Highlights

The table below highlights the key differences between the CA Final course registration and the CA Final exam application form process. Candidates should carefully understand both stages to ensure timely enrolment and successful submission for the desired exam session.

CA Final 2026 Exam And Application Form Dates

Refer to the table attached below to check out the important dates for the CA Final May 2026 examination:

Steps to Fill CA Final 2026 Exam Form

Candidates must fill out the CA Final exam form online through the ICAI Self Service Portal within the prescribed deadline. Follow the step-by-step process below to ensure accurate submission and avoid last-minute errors.

1. Visit the official ICAI Self Service Portal at eservices.icai.org and log in using your registered user ID and password.
2. After logging in, click on the “Student Cycle” option and select the active CA Final Examination Form for the relevant session (e.g., May 2026).
3. Verify your personal details displayed on the screen and select the group(s) you wish to appear for. Choose your preferred examination city and medium (English/Hindi) carefully.
4. Confirm your training and eligibility details as required. Review all the information thoroughly before proceeding, as changes are generally not allowed after final submission.
5. Pay the prescribed examination fee through the online payment gateway. After successful payment, download and save the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

CA Final 2026 Exam Form Fee

Check the table given below to find the CA Final exam form fees 2026 for individual groups and both groups.

Steps to Fill CA Final 2026 Application Form

The Chartered Accountant aspirants who have met all the eligibility requirements can now move forward with filling up the application form. Take a look at the steps below to understand how to fill out the CA Final 2026 application form:

• Visit the official website of ICAI or use the link provided here.
• Create your login with your registration number/ login ID and password.
• You can now log in and find the “Apply now” option on the home page.
• Fill out the CA Final 2026 application form carefully so that you do not need to edit it again.
• Review the information that you have provided on the confirmation page.
• Pay the application form fee (May/ November session) using your preferred payment mode, Credit/ Debit Card/ Rupay Card, Net Banking, VISA or MASTER or MAESTRO, or Bhim UPI.
• Once payment is successful, the system will automatically generate your ICAI CA Final 2026 application form in PDF format.
• Download and save the PDF form for future reference.

Documents Required for CA Final 2026 Application Form

While filling the CA Final 2026 application form, test-takers need to provide some important documents. Take a look at the documents required for the CA Final registration process:

• Signed copy of CA Final registration form 
• Special category certificate for SC/ ST, OBCand Differently abled candidates
• A scanned copy of the passport-size photo and signature of the applicant
• Fee payment receipt
• Duly signed scanned copy of the “Certificate of Service”

CA Final Application Form 2026: Instructions to Upload Photograph and Signature

While uploading the scanned photograph and signature during the CA Final 2026 application form fill-up, you need to keep in mind some important points, such as:

• The photo should be recent and taken against a white background.
• The photo must be clear.
• You cannot wear goggles and caps in the photograph.
• Religious headgears are allowed but should not cover the face.
• A photo with spectacles will be accepted.
• If using flash while taking the picture, make sure that there is no “red-eye”.
• The format and dimensions should be in JPG/JPEG format and within 20-50 KB.

Given below are the requirements for uploading the scanned signature in the ICAI CA Final application form:

• The signature should be on a white sheet with a black pen.
• The format should be JPG/JPEG, and the file size must be between 10-20 KB.
• The scanned signature should be well-cropped so that there are no extra/ white spaces

CA Final Application Correction Window

ICAI opens a correction window for students to correct their mistakes in the CA Final application form. When the correction window opens, you can edit information such as medium, group, centre, zone, syllabus, elective papers, etc. When the correction window opens, follow the steps given below to understand how to use the correction window:

• Go to the official ICAI exam website on your desktop; icaiexam.icai.org.
• Log in using your credentials and access your dashboard.
• Edit the details in your CA Final application form after carefully reviewing all information.
• Attach the previously prepared application.
• Submit the application form.

Important Guidelines to Fill CA Final 2026 Application Form

The important guidelines for filling out the CA Final 2026 application form have been discussed below:

• You need to provide all valid details and fill in every mandatory field. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
• Fee payment needs to be conducted through Visa/ Master/ Maestro/ Credit/ Debit Card.
• After fee payment, candidates must download the duly filled form and take a printout of the same.
• If the uploaded image does not appear on the printout of the application form, candidates can attach two latest photographs (passport size- 3.5X4.5 cm), one attested and one non-attested.
• If the signature is not provided on the CA Final exam application form, then the candidate must sign at specified places and get it countersigned by a parent/ guardian at the specified place (in any case).
• The ICAI CA Final application form needs to be attested by a Chartered Accountant or a Gazetted Officer or Principal of the School/ College.
• You can change or upload your photograph and signature before submitting the exam form or during the form correction window. 
• Examinees whose CA Final articleship status is in pending mode due to documentation must update the status on SSP before filling the exam form.