- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
ICAI CA Intermediate Auditing Exam Date 2026 Out: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the revised schedule for the postponed CA Intermediate Examination, Paper 5 (Auditing and Ethics). This update follows the institute's abrupt postponement announcement on January 17, 2026, which left thousands of candidates awaiting clarity.
As per the latest notification released today, the Auditing and Ethics paper (Group II, Paper 5), originally slated for January 19, 2026 (Monday), will now be conducted on January 31, 2026 (Saturday).
ICAI has also emphasised a strict "no change" policy regarding the new schedule. The exam will proceed as planned on January 31, even if the date is declared a public holiday by the Central Government, any State Government, or local authorities.
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The examination will be held across all centers in India and abroad. ICAI has confirmed that the test will take place at the same examination center and during the same time slot ie. 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM as originally planned.
ICAI CA Intermediate Auditing Exam Date 2026: Advice for Candidates
The Institute has advised all affected Intermediate candidates to carefully note the revised date and stay updated on the official ICAI website, www.icai.org, for any further information.
The postponement and subsequent rescheduling of the exam have highlighted the critical need for timely and clear communication during important professional examination cycles. With the new date set for the end of the month, candidates now have additional time to prepare for the crucial Auditing and Ethics paper.
