CA final & intermediate exams 2025 postponed by ICAI amid India-Pakistan tensions: Will they be rescheduled before June?

CA final & intermediate exams 2025 postponed by ICAI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the remaining CA exams. These include the Final, Intermediate, and Post Qualification Course exams (International Taxation ¨C Assessment Test). The exams were scheduled from May 9 to May 14, 2025. The reason is rising India-Pakistan tensions and growing security concerns across the country.

Earlier, CA Final Group I exams were held on May 2, 4, and 6. Group II exams were scheduled for May 8, 10, and 13. CA Intermediate Group I exams took place on May 3, 5, and 7. But Group II Intermediate exams, set for May 9, 11, and 14, are now postponed. The remaining Final and INTT AT papers are also postponed.

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Reason behind postponement: Security concerns amid India-Pakistan tensions

The postponement comes after a rise in cross-border threats and military alerts. These were triggered by recent terror attacks. India has responded with a military operation called Operation Sindoor. New dates will be shared later. Candidates should check the official ICAI website (icai.org) for updates.

The postponement affects students across India, especially in 12 high-alert border cities. These include Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Sri Ganganagar. In these areas, strict security measures have been imposed. These include blackouts and movement restrictions. The situation is more intense in the Jammu and Kathua divisions.

CA 2025 exams affected and rescheduling details

The CA 2025 exams affected include:

• CA Intermediate Group II exams originally scheduled for May 9, 11, and 14, 2025
• CA Final Group II exams scheduled for May 8, 10, and 13, 2025
• Post Qualification Course ¨C International Taxation ¨C Assessment Test (INTT AT)

The exams for CA Final Group I (held May 2, 4, 6) and CA Intermediate Group I (held May 3, 5, 7) were conducted as planned. The ICAI CA Foundation exams, scheduled from May 15 onwards, remain unaffected.

Will the CA final & intermediate exams be rescheduled before June?

ICAI has not yet announced the new exam dates. However, the institute usually tries to reschedule postponed exams quickly to reduce disruption. Looking at the current situation, the exams may be held before the end of June 2025. But students must wait for official confirmation.

What students should do now?

• Regularly check the official ICAI website (icai.org) for updates on revised exam schedules.
• Use this additional time for thorough revision and preparation.
• Stay informed about security advisories and local restrictions in exam cities.

The exams are also conducted internationally in nine cities such as Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Kathmandu, and Riyadh, where no postponement has been reported so far.

FAQs

1. Why were the CA final and intermediate exams 2025 postponed by ICAI?

Answer: The CA exams 2025 were postponed due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions and the resulting security concerns.

2. Which CA exams have been postponed and what were the original dates?
Answer: The remaining CA Final Group II and CA Intermediate Group II exams scheduled from May 9 to May 14, 2025, have been postponed.

3. Will the postponed CA exams be rescheduled before June 2025?

Answer: ICAI has stated that revised dates will be announced soon, and while no exact reschedule date has been confirmed yet, it is expected that exams will be held before June 2025.

4. Which cities are affected by the ICAI exam postponement?

Answer: The postponement affects Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Sri Ganganagar. These all are located in high-alert zones near the India-Pakistan border.

5. Where can candidates find official updates about the CA exam rescheduling?

Answer: Candidates should regularly visit the official ICAI website (icai.org) and follow ICAI¡¯s official social media channels for the latest announcements regarding exam dates and notifications.

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