The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced a change in its September 2025 examination schedule. Owing to continuous heavy rainfall and severe flooding in parts of Punjab and Jammu, the CA Final and Intermediate examinations scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2025, have been postponed in selected centres.
The notification, issued on September 2, 2025, comes as a modification to ICAI’s earlier announcement made on May 30, 2025. The revised directive clarifies that the postponement is strictly location-specific and applies only to certain cities in Punjab and Jammu. Exams in other regions of the country will proceed as planned, without any change to the original timetable.
Reason Behind the Postponement
The decision was taken after several districts of Punjab and Jammu reported incessant rainfall, waterlogging, and flood-like conditions. These weather-related challenges have not only disrupted day-to-day life but have also created significant logistical hurdles in conducting examinations smoothly.
ICAI, in its official statement, emphasized that student safety and fairness in exam conduct remain the Institute’s top priorities. By restricting the postponement only to flood-hit areas, ICAI aims to maintain balance ensuring that students elsewhere do not face unnecessary disruption.
Exam Centers that are affected
The postponement will impact CA Final and Intermediate candidates appearing in the following locations:
- Jammu City
- Jalandhar
- Amritsar
- Mandi Gobindgarh
- Bathinda
- Pathankot
- Ludhiana
- Sangrur
- Patiala
This means students in other parts of India, and even other cities within Punjab unaffected by floods, will follow the previously declared schedule without alteration.
When Will the New Dates Be Announced?
ICAI has not yet issued fresh dates for the postponed exams. The Institute has assured that new examination dates will be notified soon through its official website.
Students are strongly advised to check the website regularly and rely only on official announcements for accurate updates, rather than social media speculation or unofficial sources.
Details of the September 2025 Examination Schedule
While certain centres have seen postponement, the overall September 2025 timetable remains unchanged. The schedule for CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation courses stands as follows:
CA Final Examination (Group I): September 3, 6, and 8, 2025
CA Final Examination (Group II): September 10, 12, and 14, 2025
CA Intermediate Examination (Group I): September 4, 7, and 9, 2025
CA Intermediate Examination (Group II): September 11, 13, and 15, 2025
Additionally, Paper 6 of the Final Examination will have a 4-hour duration, while all other papers across both Final and Intermediate levels will continue as 3-hour tests. Candidates will also be provided 15 minutes of extra reading time before the start of each paper.
Details That Continue as Earlier
ICAI has clarified that apart from the postponement in flood-affected regions, all other details announced in the May 30, 2025 notification remain intact. This includes exam structure, eligibility, and guidelines for candidates.
The Institute has assured that no changes will be made to the syllabus, paper pattern, or exam instructions. The only modification relates to the postponement of exam dates in the listed cities.
Important Points to Remember
- Exams in most parts of India, including unaffected centres in Punjab, will be conducted as per the original schedule.
- Postponement applies only to Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur, and Jammu City.
- Fresh dates for postponed papers will be released shortly on the ICAI official website.
- Candidates should keep checking icai.org for verified updates and avoid relying on unverified sources.
- All other exam guidelines, including duration and reading time, remain unchanged.
Conclusion
The decision to postpone CA Final and Intermediate exams in Punjab and Jammu reflects ICAI’s responsiveness to ground realities and its commitment to ensuring that examinations are conducted in a fair, safe, and logistically viable environment. While the delay may cause short-term uncertainty for candidates in the affected regions, it ultimately safeguards their interests.
For now, candidates are advised to continue their preparation with the same dedication, stay updated with ICAI’s notifications, and await the revised schedule for their centres.
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