ICAI Announces Eligibility Criteria for January 2026 CA Final Examinations:

ICAI Announces Eligibility Criteria for January 2026 CA Final Examinations The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the eligibility criteria for the individuals registered for the Chartered Accountants (CA) Final Examinations, which are set to be held in January 2026. Below is listed the eligibility criteria for the tenure periods of three and two years:

Eligibility criteria for candidates who are registered under 3 Years of Articleship Training

The candidate must have completed prescribed period of 3 years of articleship training as on the date of filling the examination application form, Or the candidate must complete the prescribed period of 3 years of articleship training including excess leave, if any, on or before 31st December 2025, Or the candidate must be in service as on 01st January 2026 and serving the last six months of articleship training including excess leave, if any, and due to be completed 3 years of articleship training on or before 30th June 2026. (for Intermediate/IPCC/IIPCE candidates).

Eligibility criteria for candidates who are registered under 2 Years of Articleship Training

The candidate must have completed the prescribed period of 2 years of articleship training (including excess leaves) on or before 30th June 2025. Refer to the official notification for more and complete information.