The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA Intermediate Group II Paper 5 – Auditing and Ethics exam, which was originally scheduled for January 19, 2026. The decision affects students across India and abroad. ICAI cited “unavoidable circumstances” for this change. All other CA Intermediate exams will continue as planned. Students do not need to worry about their admit cards, as the existing hall tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date. The exam venue will also remain the same. ICAI will announce the revised date soon on its official website, and candidates are advised to regularly check ICAI notifications for updates.
Which exam is postponed
Only the Auditing and Ethics Paper (Paper 5) of CA Intermediate Group II has been postponed. Other papers of Group II, as well as Group I exams, will be conducted according to the original schedule. This postponement applies to all students appearing in India and abroad.ICAI has stated that the exam is postponed due to “unavoidable circumstances.” The institute has not provided detailed reasons, but students can rest assured that the change is only for one paper and will not affect the overall examination schedule significantly.The official notice issued by ICAI can be downloaded by clicking here.
CA Intermediate exam schedule at a glance
To help students quickly understand the current status of their exams, here is a simple table showing the original date, status, and revised date for the postponed paper along with other papers:
Next steps for candidates
Students should regularly check the ICAI website for updates, as the revised date for the Auditing and Ethics paper will be officially announced on icai.org. Meanwhile, candidates should continue revising and practicing for Paper 5 so they are fully prepared when the exam is rescheduled. It is important to rely only on official ICAI notifications for information and avoid unverified sources to prevent confusion or misinformation.
