May 2025 ICAI Exam Dates Announced: Latest Details for CA Students

Hello, students! There are many topics to cover in the significant changes to the May 2025 exam schedule recently announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). This article provides you with the most recent dates in an easy-to-read table, along with study advice for the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams.

Revised Exam Dates: What’s Changed?

ICAI planned the May 2025 exams to start around May 9, but security issues (they didn’t say much) pushed things back. The new schedule, out on May 10, 2025, changes CA Final, Intermediate, and International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT-AT) dates. Here’s a table with the new dates so you don’t need to dig around:

Note: *Some papers, like Final’s Paper 6, might go till 6:00 PM. Check icai.org for details. INTT-AT dates aren’t fixed yet, so watch ICAI’s website.

Why the Postponement?

ICAI said “security concerns” caused the delay, which feels a bit unclear, right? Some talk says it’s about exam center issues or regional problems. Good thing is, your old admit cards still works for the new dates, so no need to get new ones unless ICAI tells you.

Thrice-a-Year Exams: More Chances to Shine

Big update for 2025: ICAI’s running CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation exams three times a year—January, May, and September. This gives you more tries to pass. The Information Systems Audit (ISA) test also runs three times (February, June, October). Plan ahead with these September 2025 dates:

• CA Foundation: September 16, 18, 20, and 22, 2025.
• CA Intermediate: September 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15, 2025.
• CA Final: September 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, 2025.

How to Prepare with the New Schedule

With exams moved back, you got a few extra days to study. Here’s how to use them:

1. Fix Your Study Plan: Extra time’s a big help. Hit tough subjects, like Auditing for Final or Taxation for Intermediate. ICAI’s study materials and old papers on the BoS Knowledge Portal is great.
2. Do Mock Tests: ICAI’s free mock tests (Series I and II) for May 2025 are on boslive.icai.org. To improve time management, practice as if it were the actual test.
3. Enroll in Online Courses: Beginning in April 2025, ICAI will offer live revision sessions for Foundation and Intermediate students. Yours begins around April 28th, final students. Register as soon as possible at icai.org.
4. Fixes and Admit Cards: The May 2025 application period opens on March 1.
5. Stay in the Loop: Check icai.org or ICAI’s social media for updates. January 2025 Foundation results should drop by late February on icaiexam.icai.org.

Tips to Avoid Common Student Mistakes

Students mess up on small things, so here’s a quick list to stay safe:

• Don’t Skip Deadlines: May 2025 registration deadlines are tight. Foundation lasts 3 years, Intermediate 4, and Final 5, so check your status.
• Check Admit Cards: Make sure your name, roll number, and exam center’s right. Fix mistakes during the correction window.
• Give Feedback: See a bad question in the exam? Send ICAI your registration and roll number with feedback. They take it after exams.
• Balance Study: Don’t just read theory. Work on numericals, especially for Intermediate’s Costing and Taxation. ICAI loves mixing both.

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A Word of Encouragement

The CA path ain’t easy, but you’re tougher! These new dates give you extra time to shine. Keep pushing, take breaks to stay fresh, and trust your hard work. Every late-night study session gets you closer to that CA title. Grab those mock tests, stick to your plan, and don’t let stress win. You’re gonna make it!

For more updates, visit icai.org or eservices.icai.org. Need help? Call ICAI’s helpline at +91-99975-99975. Good luck, future CAs!

FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered

Here’s answers to common questions about the May 2025 exams to help you out: