ICAI CA September 2026 Admit Card Released for Foundation and Intermediate: Check Details
TL;DR
We confirmed that ICAI’s e-services portal displayed an active September 2026 Intermediate admit-card login on 17 August. The supplied report says Foundation cards are released too, so candidates should check their own SSP dashboard, verify their centre and paper details, print the card, and act quickly on discrepancies before exams begin.
ICAI CA September 2026 Admit Card Released for Foundation and Intermediate: Check Details
The first CA Intermediate paper is scheduled for 1 September, making the reported admit-card release an immediate exam-week planning issue rather than a routine update.
On 17 August 2026, ICAI’s e-services login displayed an active September Intermediate card. The supplied Telegraph India report says the CA Foundation September 2026 admit card is released too, but Foundation candidates should confirm it in their own SSP dashboard. Download, inspect and print the card because ICAI does not mail physical copies.
Here, we separate the reported claim from what we could verify live, list the exact paper dates, and explain the checks that matter before candidates travel to their exam centre.
CA Foundation September 2026 Admit Card: What Is Confirmed
The reported update concerns both Foundation and Intermediate candidates. Our live check found an active ICAI Intermediate September 2026 admit-card login, while ICAI’s current Intermediate guidance says cards are normally hosted on its e-services portal about 14 days before exams begin.
That distinction is useful, not academic. A public ICAI page may not show a dated Foundation release announcement even when a candidate’s own dashboard makes the document available. Candidates should therefore avoid relying on screenshots, forwarded links, or a friend’s portal view.
For both levels, the official route remains the Self Service Portal. ICAI says there is no physical delivery, so the downloaded and printed card is the practical proof of assigned centre, paper dates, timing and candidate details. We recommend saving the PDF in two places and keeping a printout with your exam materials. For a fuller portal walkthrough, see our admit-card status.
September 2026 Exam Dates and Timings
The card is most valuable when it is checked against ICAI’s published timetable. Foundation has four papers from 2 to 9 September, while Intermediate has six papers from 1 to 12 September. The official timetable also confirms that Foundation Papers 3 and 4 are shorter than the first two papers.
| Level | Papers | Exam Dates | Standard India Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 4 | 2, 5, 7, 9 September | Papers 1 and 2: 2 PM to 5 PM. Papers 3 and 4: 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Intermediate | 6 | 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12 September | All papers: 2 PM to 5 PM |
Foundation Paper Schedule
Foundation Paper 1, Accounting, is on 2 September. Business Laws follows on 5 September, Quantitative Aptitude on 7 September, and Business Economics on 9 September. ICAI describes Foundation as a four-paper, 400-mark examination conducted three times a year.
Papers 1 and 2 run for three hours. Papers 3 and 4 run for two hours. Candidates can enter from 1:15 PM, may enter up to 15 minutes after the exam begins, and cannot leave early, according to the Foundation guidance. Students mapping a longer preparation route can explore our course options.
Intermediate Group Schedule
Intermediate Group I papers are on 1, 3 and 6 September. Group II papers are on 8, 10 and 12 September. Every Intermediate paper runs from 2 PM to 5 PM in India.
ICAI states that each Intermediate paper has 30 marks of multiple-choice questions and 70 marks of descriptive questions. The objective questions have no negative marking.
The final stage calls for a narrower plan than a complete syllabus rebuild. Identify the paper with the weakest recall, reserve time for timed practice, and keep the remaining papers moving through short, repeatable revision blocks. Candidates who need to reset their final revision plan can use our stage support guide to decide where structured help is most useful.
Timing and Centre Checks
The card should be treated as the final centre-specific document, even when the date sheet is familiar. Verify the centre address, reporting instructions, selected medium, group or groups, photograph, signature, name and registration number before exam day.
Do not assume a public holiday changes the schedule. ICAI’s published notice says the timetable will not change merely because a scheduled examination day is declared a public holiday.
How to Download and Verify the Admit Card
Start at ICAI e-services, sign in with your SSP credentials, choose the relevant examination function, and download the card shown in your dashboard. ICAI’s instructions say candidates should print their admit cards and read every instruction on them carefully.
| Check | Why It Matters | Immediate Action |
|---|---|---|
| Name and registration number | Confirms the card belongs to you | Compare them with your SSP record |
| Photograph and signature | Supports identity verification | Raise a portal issue if either is missing or wrong |
| Course and group | Confirms the papers you are admitted to | Match them with your submitted form |
| Centre address | Prevents wrong-venue travel | Locate the venue before exam day |
| Date, timing and medium | Prevents paper or language errors | Compare them with ICAI’s timetable |
Save the Application Record
Keep the barcoded exam-form PDF as well as the admit-card PDF. ICAI specifically advises candidates to retain the exam application record, which can help when corresponding about an application or payment issue.
Check Details Before Printing Multiple Copies
Read the card on screen before printing it. A clear printout is easier to inspect for an incorrect group, incomplete address or unreadable photo. Use the details on the card, not a previous attempt’s card or an unverified message.
Students preparing for Intermediate alongside college or work can also explore CA Intermediate mentoring when they need subject-specific doubt support after the administrative checks are complete.
Use ICAI Helpdesks for Discrepancies
Foundation candidates can use the Foundation examination helpdesk, while Intermediate candidates should use the Intermediate examination helpdesk listed in ICAI guidance. Raise the issue promptly, retain any ticket number, and keep copies of relevant PDFs and correspondence.
What Candidates Should Do This Week
The application stage is over. ICAI’s form window closed on 19 July without late fee and 22 July with a ₹600 late fee, while the correction window ran from 23 to 25 July. That means the priority now is validating the issued card and escalating a genuine discrepancy through ICAI, not trying to reopen an expired form process.
Foundation candidates should confirm that their Class 12 documentation and course status are correctly reflected in SSP. Intermediate candidates should verify the group or groups printed on the card against their intended attempt. ICAI’s eligibility materials set 1 May 2026 as the Foundation registration cutoff and 1 January 2026 as the Intermediate cutoff for the required eight-month study period.
Once these checks are complete, make the final fortnight practical: confirm your route, organise permitted exam materials, review the first paper first, and avoid changing your entire study plan because of a social post. Our CA coaching checklist can help students decide whether targeted structure would be useful after this attempt.
Create a one-page exam-day plan before you start your final revision sessions. Include the centre address, route, reporting time, first paper, identity documents, printed card and permitted materials. Put the paper dates in order and decide which chapter or topic you will review on the evening before each exam.
This small preparation step reduces avoidable decisions when time is tight. It also protects revision time from being lost to travel planning, printing problems, last-minute calls or uncertainty about which document to carry. If a centre is unfamiliar, make a practical travel estimate rather than relying on a map screenshot alone.
For students balancing a degree course with the CA route, it is also useful to compare the structure of the next academic stage before committing to a longer plan. Our BCom and CA pathways explains the difference between regular, distance and integrated study options.
Prepare Your Next Step with iProledge
At iProledge, we know that an admit-card update changes the final fortnight from broad preparation to precise execution. We help CA students turn the official timetable into a workable sequence of revision, question practice, doubt resolution and travel preparation, without substituting our advice for ICAI instructions. If you are at Foundation, our counsellors can help you map the four papers against your available study time. If you are at Intermediate, we can help you choose support that fits your group, subject gaps and schedule. Bring your card, your paper plan and the topic slowing you down, then ask us a specific question. Whether you want a focused revision plan or a longer learning route, we will keep the conversation practical, clear and specific to your priorities. Begin with a counsellor who listens first and helps you set a realistic, actionable next step today at iProledge Home.
FAQs on CA Foundation September 2026 Admit Card
These answers focus on the current release report, the official portal route and the details candidates should confirm before the September examination window begins.
Is the Card Released?
Our live check found an active Intermediate download page on 17 August. The supplied report says Foundation cards are released, so candidates should verify availability inside their own SSP dashboard.
Where Do I Download It?
Download the card through ICAI’s Self Service Portal using your SSP credentials. Select the relevant examination function, save the PDF, then print a clear copy.
What Details Should I Check?
Check your name, registration number, photograph, signature, course, group, selected medium, centre address, paper dates and timing. Compare every field with your submitted form before printing the card.
When Do September Exams Begin?
Intermediate begins on 1 September 2026. Foundation begins on 2 September 2026, with remaining papers on 5, 7 and 9 September. Always confirm printed centre and timing.
What If My Card Is Missing or Wrong?
Check your SSP dashboard and submitted-form PDF, then contact the level-specific ICAI examination helpdesk promptly. Keep copies of your card, application, ticket number and correspondence for follow-up.
