ICAI has published the Mock Test Paper (MTP) schedule for CA Final students sitting for the November 2026 examinations. The Board of Studies (Academic) released the announcement on August 10, 2026.
The first series starts on September 9, followed by Series II on September 23. Students can write the papers online or at participating ICAI branches, depending on the option available to them.
ICAI CA Final Mock Test Series I Schedule
| Date | Paper | Time |
| September 9, 2026 | Paper 1: Financial Reporting | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 11, 2026 | Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 15, 2026 | Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 17, 2026 | Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 19, 2026 | Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 21, 2026 | Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions | 2 PM–5 PM |
ICAI CA Final Mock Test Series II Schedule
| Date | Paper | Time |
| September 23, 2026 | Paper 1: Financial Reporting | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 26, 2026 | Paper 2: Advanced Financial Management | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 28, 2026 | Paper 3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | 2 PM–5 PM |
| September 30, 2026 | Paper 4: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation | 2 PM–5 PM |
| October 3, 2026 | Paper 5: Indirect Tax Laws | 2 PM–5 PM |
| October 5, 2026 | Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions | 2 PM–5 PM |
How Students Can Attempt the Mock Tests
Students choosing the physical mode should contact their nearest ICAI branch or regional office to register. For virtual practice, the papers and answer keys will be available on the BoS Knowledge Portal, the ICAI BoS Mobile App and the BoS MTP Registration Portal.
Each question paper will go live at 1:30 PM on its scheduled date. ICAI has asked students to write it in the official three-hour slot, from 2 PM to 5 PM. The answer key for each paper will be uploaded within 48 hours, so students can check their work soon after the test.
How to Register
- Visit the BoS MTP Registration Portal at bosmtp.icai.org and choose Student Login.
- First-time users should select Register Now.
- Enter the ICAI registration number and date of birth.
- Provide the email ID registered in the Self Service Portal (SSP).
- Verify the OTP received on email and log in.
Why the Two Mock Test Series Matter
A single mock test can show where preparation is slipping. Two full series give students a second chance to correct those gaps before the November exams. The value is in treating the paper like the real thing: sit for the full three hours, keep notes aside and review the answer key honestly once it is released.
FAQs
Series I begins on September 9, 2026, with Financial Reporting. The last paper in the series, Integrated Business Solutions, is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
Series II runs from September 23 to October 5, 2026. It again covers all six CA Final papers.
All papers are scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM. The question paper will be uploaded by 1:30 PM on the respective test date.
Yes. ICAI is offering the MTPs in virtual mode as well as physical mode. Online papers can be accessed through the BoS platforms listed in the official announcement.
Contact your nearest ICAI branch or regional office for physical-test registration. Students can also register and log in through the BoS MTP Registration Portal at bosmtp.icai.org.
ICAI will upload the answer key for each mock test within 48 hours from the commencement of that paper.
