The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the Chartered Accountants Final, Intermediate, and Post Qualification Course examinations, including the International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT AT), scheduled for May 2025. These examinations were originally planned for May 9th to 14th, 2025.
Education: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA Final, Intermediate, and Post Qualification Course examinations scheduled for May 2025. The examinations, initially scheduled from May 9th to 14th, have been postponed considering the prevailing tense and uncertain situation. The institute issued an official notification on May 9th, 2025, regarding this decision. New examination dates will be announced shortly.
The notification clearly states that this decision was taken prioritizing the sensitive situation in the country and the safety of the examinees. This decision is a partial amendment to the previously issued notification number 13-CA (Examination)/2025, dated January 13th, 2025.
Which Examinations are Affected?
This postponement affects all three major categories of examinations conducted by the ICAI:
- CA Final May 2025
- CA Intermediate May 2025
- Post Qualification Course Examination [International Taxation - Assessment Test (INTT AT)]
- The remaining papers of all these examinations, scheduled between May 9th and 14th, will now be conducted on new dates.
Previous Examination Schedule:
- CA Intermediate Group 1 examinations were held on May 3rd, 5th, and 7th.
- Group 2 examinations were scheduled for May 9th, 11th, and 14th.
- CA Final Group 1 examinations were scheduled for May 2nd, 4th, and 6th, and Group 2 examinations were scheduled for May 8th, 10th, and 13th.
- All examinations scheduled after May 9th have been postponed. Examinations held before these dates have been completed as per schedule.
Advice for Examinees:
The ICAI advises candidates to avoid any rumors and obtain updates only from the institute's official website, www.icai.org. Candidates are advised to regularly check the website for updates and to check immediately upon the announcement of new dates.
How to Check and Download the Notice:
- Candidates can view the official notice using the following simple steps:
- First, visit www.icai.org.
- Click on the Examination section or 'Latest Announcements' on the homepage.
- Click on the link related to "CA May 2025 Exam Postponement".
- The PDF file of the notice will open in a new window.
- Candidates can read, download, and print this file for future reference.
Anxiety Among Candidates, but Hope Remains:
This sudden postponement has caused some anxiety among lakhs of candidates, especially those whose preparations were in the final stages. However, most students understand the decision taken due to security concerns and are awaiting the announcement of new dates.
CA examinations are held at major examination centers across the country, where security and logistical arrangements are paramount for the ICAI. This decision also clarifies that the ICAI does not compromise on the safety of the candidates.
