ICAI CA Admit Card May 2026 released: Download CA Intermediate and Final hall tickets via SSP portal

ICAI released CA Intermediate and CA Final admit cards for the May 2026 session on April 16. Download your hall ticket from eservices.icai.org using your SSP number and password. CA Foundation admit card is yet to be released.

Edited by Sandeep Yadav

Updated April 18, 2026 6:06 AM

    ICAI CA Admit Card May 2026 OUT: Intermediate and Final admit cards released on April 16

    ICAI CA Admit Card May 2026 was released on 16 April 2026 for the Intermediate and Final examinations. You can download your hall ticket from the eservices.icai.org SSP portal using your SSP number and password.

    ICAI CA Admit Card May 2026: How to download

    Go to the ICAI eservices SSP portal and log in with your SSP registration ID/SSP number and password . After login, select the admit card link for Intermediate or Final and download the PDF to print.

    You must carry a hard copy of the admit card to the exam centre; digital copies are not accepted. If you forget the password, use the 'forgot password' option on the SSP login page and recover via registration number and registered mobile/email.

    Important dates for ICAI CA Admit Card May 2026

    Event Date
    Admit cards released (Inter & Final) 16 Apr 2026
    CA Final exam period 02 May 2026 - 12 May 2026
    CA Intermediate exam period 05 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
    CA Foundation exam dates 14, 16, 18, 20 May 2026
    Article update 18 Apr 2026

    The CA Final exams will be held twice a year from May 2026 (May and November). ICAI also rescheduled CA Intermediate dates so the Group I papers now begin on 5 May 2026 instead of the earlier date.

    What to carry and exam day rules

    Bring the printed admit card, a valid photo ID, and a passport-size photograph. Carry only a blue or black ballpoint pen; no electronic devices, watches or items with metal are allowed inside the centre.

    For CA Final, it is recommended you carry two copies of the admit card as the invigilator needs to sign and stamp one for records. You can write answers in Hindi only if you chose that option during registration.

    Helpline contacts and quick facts

    Section Contact No. E-mail
    Foundation helpline 0120-3894815 foundation_examhelpline@icai.in
    Intermediate helpline 0120-3054819 intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in
    Final helpline 0120-3894807 final_examhelpline@icai.in

    Typical CA Final pass percentage ranges around 20–25% . CA Intermediate papers combine subjective and objective marks (usually 70 subjective + 30 objective; Paper 6 split often 35+15).

    FAQs

    Can I write answers in Hindi? A: Yes. Only if you selected Hindi during exam registration.
    Is a digital admit card acceptable at the test centre? A: No. A hard copy is mandatory; the invigilator will sign and stamp it.
    What items are allowed in the exam hall? A: Admit card, photo ID, passport photo, and a blue/black ballpoint pen only.
    What happens if I forget my admit card? A: You will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
    Can ICAI send the admit card by post? A: No. ICAI issues admit cards only through the SSP portal; download online.
    How do I recover my SSP password? A: Use the 'forgot password' option on the ICAI SSP login and follow the prompts using your registration number and registered mobile/email.
    What are the exam timings? A: Most papers run 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm . CA Final Paper 6 is 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm . Foundation Papers 3 and 4 are 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm .

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