CA Exam Eligibility Jan 2026 – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official requirements for students applying to the Foundation and Intermediate January 2026 exams.
To avoid rejection of exam forms, candidates must carefully meet all the conditions related to CA Exam Eligibility Jan 2026.
Foundation Exam Eligibility – Jan 2026
- Registration Deadline: Students must be registered in the Foundation Course on or before 1st September 2025.
- 12th Class Requirement: Candidates should have either
- Appeared in Class 12 Board Exams (Admit Card must be uploaded in SSP), or
- Passed Class 12 from a recognized board (Marksheet must be uploaded in SSP).
- CPT Conversion: Students registered under CPT must be converted to Foundation at the time of exam form filling.
Intermediate Exam Eligibility – Jan 2026
- Registration Deadline: Candidates must be registered in the Intermediate Course on or before 1st May 2025.
- Study Period: An 8-month study period is mandatory as of 1st January 2026.
- Group Selection: Students must ensure they are registered for the correct group(s) they wish to appear in through the Self Service Portal (SSP).
Important Exam Form Requirements
- SSP Login: Candidates must have valid credentials at SSP Portal.
- Course Conversion: For Jan 2026, valid course codes are:
- Foundation: NEWFND23/CONFND23
- Intermediate: NEWINT23/CONINT23
- Photo & Signature: Upload a clear photo (face visible, white background, 20–50 KB size) and signature (black ink, 10–20 KB).
- Contact Support:
- Foundation queries – [email protected]
- Intermediate queries – [email protected]
The CA Exam Eligibility Jan 2026 requires strict compliance with ICAI guidelines. Ensure your registration, course conversion & document uploads are completed before filling the exam form to avoid last-minute issues.
