CA Final 2026 Exam Centres- List of State-wise Test Centres and Exam Day Instructions

CA Final Exam Centres May 2026

The CA Final exam is conducted at designated CA Final exam centres across India in over 100 cities and select overseas locations. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) officially shares the list of CA Final test cities for every exam session- January, May, and September- giving candidates the flexibility to choose a centre closest to their location.

The CA Final May 2026 exam will be conducted on 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th May 2026 across all allotted exam centres in India and abroad. Candidates can mark their preferred CA Final exam centre while filling out the CA Final May 2026 exam form, which opened from 3rd March 2026 on the ICAI Self Service Portal (eservices.icai.org). Up to three exam city preferences can be selected during form submission.

The final CA Final exam centre 2026 allotted to each candidate- including the venue name, complete address, and reporting time- will be clearly mentioned on their CA Final May 2026 admit card, expected to be released in the third week of April 2026. All candidates must download and carry a colour printout of the admit card to the exam centre without fail.

List of CA Final 2026 Exam Centres

The CA Final May 2026 will take place at approximately 290 centres across India and 8 centres overseas.Below is a region-wise overview of key exam cities:

Here is an overview of the major CA Final 2026 exam cities available across different regions of India and overseas:

Overseas Exam Centres:

The CA Final exam centres for 2026 overseas include Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Thimphu, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, and Kuwait.Candidates living abroad can select from any of these international locations while filling out the exam form.

CA Final 2026 Advance City Intimation

When filling out the CA Final exam form, candidates can select their preferred exam centres from the list of choices provided by ICAI for the May session. Candidates can select up to three exam centre locations based on their preferences from the ICAI exam centre list for CA Final.

Here are the key points candidates must know about CA Final Advance City Intimation:

• ICAI will allot CA Final exam centres 2026 based on the candidate's selection and centre capacity. With the help of this option, candidates can choose exam centres that are within reach and nearest to their place of residence.
• The CA Final May 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the third week of April 2026, approximately 10–15 days before the first paper. The admit card will mention the allotted exam city, venue address, and reporting time. 
• ICAI will open the correction window for CA Final exam centre changes from 20th to 22nd March 2026, free of charge. This facility is available only once — there is no second correction opportunity even with a fee.
• Once the CA Final admit cards are released, candidates are not permitted to change their test city. If there are any changes to the test centre by ICAI, candidates will be notified well in advance. 

CA Final 2026 Exam Timing

All CA Final papers from Paper 1 to Paper 5 are conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST, with each paper lasting 3 hours. Paper 6- Integrated Business Solutions will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST, with an extended duration of 4 hours.

Here is the complete paper-wise timing schedule for the CA Final May 2026 examination:

CA Final 2026 Exam Centres Preference

When filling out the exam application form, candidates can select the CA Final exam centres of their choice. Candidates can select up to three preferred exam centre locations from the ICAI exam centre list.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to select your CA Final Exam Centre Preference for May 2026:

1. Visit the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org
2. Log in using your ICAI Registration Number and password
3. Fill in the exam-related details and select your preferred exam city (up to three choices)
4. Choose your group- Group I, Group II, or Both Groups
5. Select your medium of examination- English or Hindi
6. Pay the applicable exam fee online and submit the form

Here is the applicable CA Final May 2026 examination fee structure:

Note: The correction window for changes in exam centre, group, medium, or syllabus is available free of charge only once at icaiexam.icai.org. There is no second opportunity for corrections, even with a fee.

CA Final 2026 Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must follow all ICAI CA Final exam day guidelines to ensure smooth entry and avoid disqualification at the exam centre.

Here are the key CA Final exam day instructions that every candidate must follow on the day of the examination:

• Candidates must reach the exam centre at least 30–45 minutes before the reporting time. Carry your admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card, etc.) in original format.
• ICAI has strictly mandated that only colour printouts of the admit card will be accepted at exam centres. Digital copies on smartphones or tablets are not valid for entry. 
• The following items are strictly prohibited at CA Final exam centres- electronic devices including mobile phones, earphones, smartwatches, and other similar items. Only permitted stationery items are allowed inside the examination hall.
• Use only black ink pens for answering subjective questions. Mobile phones, smartwatches, or any other electronic devices are strictly not permitted inside the exam hall.
• Advance reading time is provided before each paper. Candidates must report as per the time mentioned on their admit card and make use of the advance reading time wherever applicable.
• The CA Final admit card carries important information such as the candidate's roll number, exam centre name, address, timings, and exam day instructions. Candidates must read and adhere to these instructions carefully- failure to comply may result in consequences.