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ICAI Announces Mock Test Series for CA Final January 2026 Exam Preparation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced a mock test series for students preparing for the CA Final January 2026 examination. The series will consist of two parts, starting on November 17 and December 4, 2025, and will be available in both offline and online formats. Students can access the question papers on the ICAI's official website, with answer keys provided shortly after. This initiative aims to help students effectively prepare for their upcoming exams.
 

Overview of ICAI Mock Test Series



ICAI CA January 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has revealed plans for a series of mock tests aimed at students gearing up for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Final examination scheduled for January 2026.


Mock Test Schedule

As per the official announcement, Mock Test Paper Series-1 will kick off on November 17, 2025, followed by Series-2 starting on December 4, 2025. Both series will be available in both physical (offline) and virtual (online) formats. Students wishing to participate in the offline tests should reach out to their local ICAI branches.


January 2026 Examination Dates

Exam Schedule:



  • CA Foundation: January 18, 20, 22, and 24

  • Intermediate (Group 1): January 6, 8, and 10

  • Intermediate (Group 2): January 12, 15, and 17

  • CA Final (Group 1): January 5, 7, and 9

  • CA Final (Group 2): January 11, 13, and 16


Accessing the Mock Test Papers

How to Access Papers:


The question papers will be made available on the BoS Knowledge Portal on the ICAI's official website (icai.org) at 1:30 PM. Students are required to complete the papers within the designated time frame. The answer keys will be published within 48 hours after the test, enabling students to assess their performance.


Mock Test Series 1 Schedule

Series 1 - Schedule:










Date Paper Name Time
November 17, 2025 Paper 1: Financial Reporting 2 PM – 5 PM
November 19, 2025 Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management 2 PM – 5 PM
November 21, 2025 Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Conduct 2 PM – 5 PM
November 24, 2025 Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation 2 PM – 5 PM
November 26, 2025 Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws 2 PM – 5 PM
November 28, 2025 Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions (Strategic Management including Multidisciplinary Case Studies) 2 PM – 5 PM


Mock Test Series 2 Schedule

Series 2 - Schedule:










Date Paper Name Time
December 4, 2025 Paper 1: Financial Reporting 2 PM – 5 PM
December 6, 2025 Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management 2 PM – 5 PM
December 8, 2025 Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance, and Professional Conduct 2 PM – 5 PM
December 10, 2025 Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation 2 PM – 5 PM
December 12, 2025 Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws 2 PM – 5 PM
December 15, 2025 Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions (Strategic Management, including Multidisciplinary Case Studies) 2 PM – 5 PM