The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released a revised exam schedule for the Chartered Accountants Final, Intermediate, and INTT-AT (PQC) Examinations for May 2025. Candidates planning to take these exams can download the updated exam date sheet from the official website. According to the announcement, the exams will be conducted from May 16 to May 24, 2025. The locations and timings will remain the same, with exams scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM or 2 PM to 6 PM. Originally, the exams were set to take place from May 10 to May 14, but were postponed due to the tense situation between India and Pakistan.
The official notice states, "In continuation of the Institute’s Important Announcement No. 13-CA (EXAM)/2025 dated January 13, 2025, along with Important Announcement No. 13-CA (EXAM)/2025/II dated May 8, 2025, it is hereby announced for general information that, in view of favorable developments in the security situation in the country, the Chartered Accountants Final, Intermediate, and INTT-AT (PQC) examinations that were previously scheduled for May 9 to May 14, 2025, will now be held from May 16 to May 24, 2025."
The revised dates ensure the exams continue smoothly while maintaining the validity of existing admit cards, with no changes to test centers or timings. The CA Foundation exams remain unaffected, proceeding as planned. Below is the complete revised schedule for the CA Intermediate and Final exams.
CA Intermediate, Final Exam Dates: May 2025
| Exam | Rescheduled Examination Date |
| Final Examination (Group II) Paper – 5, Indirect Tax Laws/International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT), Paper – 1, International Tax – Transfer Pricing |
16th May 2025 (Friday) |
| Final Examination (Group II) Paper – 6, Integrated Business Solutions* / International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT), Paper – 2, International Tax – Practice |
18th May 2025 (Sunday) |
| Intermediate Examination (Group II) Paper – 4, Cost & Management Accounting |
20th May 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Intermediate Examination (Group II) Paper – 5, Auditing & Ethics |
22nd May 2025 (Thursday) |
| Intermediate Examination (Group II) Paper – 6, Financial Management & Strategic Management |
24th May 2025 (Saturday) |
Chartered Accountants Foundation May-2025 examination will be held as per the schedule i.e, 15th, 17th, 19th & 21st May 2025.
Admit Cards: Previously issued admit cards for CA Intermediate and Final exams remain valid for the revised dates. Candidates must bring a printed copy of their admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID to the exam center.
Exam Centers: No changes have been made to the designated exam centers, which include major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, and international locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kathmandu, and Riyadh.
Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic devices, and study materials are not allowed in the exam hall. Candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes early and sign the attendance sheet.
