Congratulations if you cleared CA Foundation in September 2026. ICAI declared the result on 6 November, and 19,736 candidates passed.
The next step is CA Intermediate. This guide covers how to register, which exam attempt you can sit first, what Inter looks like, and how to pick a batch. See our CA Foundation Sep 2026 result analysis for the full numbers.
Last updated: 9 November 2026.
Your Next Steps at a Glance
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download and save your Foundation marksheet from caresults.icai.org |
| 2 | Register for the CA Intermediate course on the Self Service Portal at eservices.icai.org |
| 3 | Pay the registration fee, which is ₹18,000 for both groups as per ICAI’s FAQ |
| 4 | Order your study material from the CDS portal, using the login ICAI emails you after registration |
| 5 | Choose a batch and make a study plan |
Need the steps to check your result? See our CA Foundation result guide.
Who Can Register for CA Inter
Through the Foundation route, you need to have passed the CA Foundation exam and the Class 12 exam. You register for both Intermediate groups together, even if you plan to appear in one group at a time.
| Detail | ICAI rule |
|---|---|
| Eligibility (Foundation route) | Passed CA Foundation and Class 12 |
| Registration fee | ₹18,000 for both groups |
| Groups | Register for both, appear in one or both at a time |
| Validity of registration | 5 years, with one revalidation of 5 years for ₹400 |
| Study material | ICAI emails a CDS portal login after registration |
These details come from ICAI’s FAQ on the New Scheme of Education and Training. Confirm the current fee on the portal before you pay.
Which Attempt Can You Appear In First
This is the part many students miss. ICAI needs an eight month study period, counted from your Intermediate registration date to the first day of the exam month.
| Exam attempt | Register on or before |
|---|---|
| May 2027 | 1 September 2026 |
| September 2027 | 1 January 2027 |
| January 2028 | 1 May 2027 |
The cut-off for May 2027 passed on 1 September 2026, before the Foundation result came out. So for most new passers, the first attempt is September 2027, if you register by 1 January 2027.
Registering late costs you a whole attempt. Do not wait for the last week of December.
What CA Inter Looks Like
Intermediate has six papers in two groups. You can sit one group or both in a single attempt.
| Group | Papers |
|---|---|
| Group I | Paper 1: Advanced Accounting (100 marks) Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws (100 marks) Paper 3: Taxation, with Income-tax Law (50) and GST (50) |
| Group II | Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting (100 marks) Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics (100 marks) Paper 6: Financial Management (50) and Strategic Management (50) |
Exam Pattern and Passing Marks
| Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Paper pattern | 30% case scenario based MCQs and 70% descriptive questions, in all six papers |
| Negative marking | None in the MCQs |
| To pass | At least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate of the group, or of both groups together |
| Exemption | If you score 60% or more in a paper but fail the group, you are exempt in that paper for the next three exams |
Read our guide to the CA Inter exemption rules for how the 60+ rule works.
How to Use the Months Before Your First Attempt
You have around ten months before September 2027, so use them well. These are our suggestions, not ICAI rules.
| Phase | What to do |
|---|---|
| Now to December | Register, order the study material, pick your batch and build a plan with the free CA Study Planner |
| Early 2027 | Finish your first reading of each subject, with practice questions from the start |
| Mid 2027 | Move to revision rounds and chapter wise tests |
| Before the exam | Write full mocks and ICAI’s mock test papers |
Not sure which group to attempt first? Read our Group 1 versus Group 2 strategy guide.
How to Choose a Batch
Do not pick a batch only on price or a friend’s advice. Check these points before you pay.
- Does the faculty teach the full syllabus, and is the syllabus updated for the exam you will write?
- Can you try a demo lecture first?
- Are tests, doubt support and study notes part of the batch?
- Does the mode fit you: live, recorded or face to face?
- How many hours of lectures are there for each subject?
Read why it helps to join a CA Inter batch right after Foundation results.
CA Inter Classes for September 2027
These are the CA Inter classes on our site that cover the September 2027 attempt. Open a class to see its current batches, modes and validity.
| Subject | Class and faculty | Relevant for | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate and Other Laws | CA Inter Law Live Batches by CA Harsh Gupta | May and Sep 2027 | New face to face and live batch from 13 November 2026, with four coloured books |
| Advanced Accounting | Advance Accounts by CA Jitin Tyagi | May and Sep 2027 | 80+ lectures, 225+ hours and three hard copy books, live or recorded |
| Advanced Accounting | Advanced Accounting by CA Rohit Sethi | May 2027, Sep 2027 and Jan 2028 | 74 lectures, 230 hours, a concept book, a question bank and an MCQ booklet |
| Taxation | CA Inter Tax by CA Vijender Aggarwal | May and Sep 2027 | As per the Income-tax Act, 2025, with 60 Direct Tax and 37 GST lectures, about 285 hours and four books |
There are two Advanced Accounting options, so compare the faculty, lecture hours and mode before you choose. Batch details are as listed on 9 November 2026.
Our fast track batches are for the January and May 2027 attempts, which new Foundation passers cannot sit, so they are not listed here.
What Comes After CA Inter
ICAI’s FAQ describes the road ahead. Plan your Inter attempt with it in mind.
| Stage | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Practical training | Passing both groups of Inter and the four week ICITSS course, then 2 years of training |
| CA Final registration | Possible after passing both groups of Inter, for ₹22,000 for both groups |
| SPOM | Registered along with the Final course |
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I register for CA Inter after Foundation?
You can register once you have passed Foundation and Class 12. Register on the Self Service Portal as soon as you are ready.
What is the fee for CA Inter registration?
ICAI’s FAQ lists ₹18,000 for both groups. Check the portal for the current fee.
Can I appear in the January 2027 Inter exam?
No. You needed to be registered by 1 May 2026 for the January 2027 exam. The same applies to May 2027, which needed registration by 1 September 2026.
What is my first Inter attempt?
September 2027, if you register by 1 January 2027. If you register by 1 May 2027, it is January 2028.
Can I register for only one Inter group?
No. You register for both groups, but you can appear in one group at a time.
Do I need to fill the Foundation exam form for January 2027?
No. That form is for students who did not pass.
Source: ICAI’s FAQs on the New Scheme of Education and Training and the ICAI announcements page.
