CA Final 2026 — Group I
6 Group I papers from the 2026 CA Final examination, conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Each paper links to its official source. Group I: Paper 1 Financial Reporting, Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management, Paper 3 Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics.
Group I pattern
Three papers of 100 marks each, each with 30% case scenario or case-study based MCQs and 70% descriptive questions, with no negative marking for MCQs; closed book; 3 hours (2 PM to 5 PM IST). A group is passed with at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the group aggregate at one sitting. (ICAI FAQs on New Scheme of Education and Training; timings from ICAI announcement No. 13-CA (EXAM)/SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER/2026 dated 2 May 2026) Official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 3 Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics (May 2026) Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics · 6 May 2026 · 2.4 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org | 2026 | Group I | English | Official Paper | |
| CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 3 Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics (January 2026) Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics · 9 Jan 2026 · 1.1 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org | 2026 | Group I | English | Official Paper | |
| CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management (May 2026) Advanced Financial Management · 4 May 2026 · 1.7 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org | 2026 | Group I | English | Official Paper | |
| CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management (January 2026) Advanced Financial Management · 7 Jan 2026 · 867 KB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org | 2026 | Group I | English | Official Paper | |
| CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 1 Financial Reporting (May 2026) Financial Reporting · 2 May 2026 · 1.8 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org | 2026 | Group I | English | Official Paper | |
| CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 1 Financial Reporting (January 2026) Financial Reporting · 5 Jan 2026 · 1.1 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org | 2026 | Group I | English | Official Paper |
- CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 3 Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics (May 2026)2026Group IEnglishOfficial Paper
Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics · 2.4 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org
- CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 3 Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics (January 2026)2026Group IEnglishOfficial Paper
Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics · 1.1 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org
- CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management (May 2026)2026Group IEnglishOfficial Paper
Advanced Financial Management · 1.7 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org
- CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management (January 2026)2026Group IEnglishOfficial Paper
Advanced Financial Management · 867 KB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org
- CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 1 Financial Reporting (May 2026)2026Group IEnglishOfficial Paper
Financial Reporting · 1.8 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org
- CA Final Group I 2026 – Paper 1 Financial Reporting (January 2026)2026Group IEnglishOfficial Paper
Financial Reporting · 1.1 MB · Source: resource.cdn.icai.org