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