The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA Intermediate Group II, Paper 5 – Auditing and Ethics exam, originally scheduled for 19 January 2026, due to unavoidable circumstances. The postponement applies across India and overseas centres, while all other CA Intermediate January 2026 exams will continue as scheduled.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the postponement of the CA Intermediate Group II, Paper 5 – Auditing and Ethics examination. The exam, earlier set for 19 January 2026, has been deferred following what ICAI described as “unavoidable circumstances.”
According to the notification, the decision applies uniformly across all exam centres, both within India and abroad. ICAI clarified that this change affects only Paper 5, and the schedule for all other CA Intermediate January 2026 examinations remains unchanged.
The revised date for the postponed paper will be communicated separately, offering candidates additional time to prepare while ensuring consistency across examination centres.
Key Highlights
Postponed: CA Intermediate Group II, Paper 5 – Auditing and Ethics.
Original date: 19 January 2026.
Reason: Unavoidable circumstances cited by ICAI.
Applicability: All centres in India and overseas.
Revised date: To be announced later.
No other changes: Remaining CA Intermediate exams proceed as scheduled.
Conclusion
The postponement provides clarity and uniformity for candidates while ICAI works to finalise a new exam date. Students are advised to monitor the official ICAI website for updates and revised scheduling.
Sources: NDTV Education