The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India hereby declares Mock Test Paper Series – I and Series – II for students appearing in the CA Intermediate January 2026 Examinations. MTPs form an essential component of every CA student’s study plan and assure realistic simulation of actual exams, structured revision, and performance evaluation.
Here’s everything you need to know about the newly released schedule, as per the official ICAI notification.
Official Announcement Summary
The ICAI Board of Studies (Academic) will conduct:
- MTP Series – I starting 18 November 2025
- MTP Series – II starting 6 December 2025
Both series will be available in physical and virtual modes, allowing students flexibility based on location and preference.
Students opting for physical mode may approach their nearest ICAI branch.
Full CA Intermediate MTP Schedule 2025 (January 2026 Attempt)
Series I Schedule
Time for all papers: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
| Date | Paper | Timing |
| 18.11.2025 | Paper-1: Advanced Accounting | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 20.11.2025 | Paper-2: Corporate & Other Laws | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 22.11.2025 | Paper-3: Taxation | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 24.11.2025 | Paper-4: Cost & Management Accounting | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 26.11.2025 | Paper-5: Auditing & Ethics | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 28.11.2025 | Paper-6: FM & Strategic Management | 10 AM – 1 PM |
Series II Schedule
Time for all papers: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
| Date | Paper | Timing |
| 6.12.2025 | Paper-1: Advanced Accounting | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 8.12.2025 | Paper-2: Corporate & Other Laws | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 10.12.2025 | Paper-3: Taxation | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 12.12.2025 | Paper-4: Cost & Management Accounting | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 15.12.2025 | Paper-5: Auditing & Ethics | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| 17.12.2025 | Paper-6: FM & Strategic Management | 10 AM – 1 PM |
Read Also: ICAI CA Intermediate Test Paper (MTP)
How to Access the MTP Question Papers & Answer Keys
According to the official notification issued by ICAI:
- Question papers will be uploaded by 9:30 AM on the scheduled exam dates on the BoS Knowledge Portal.
- Answer Keys will be uploaded within 48 hours of each mock test.
- Students can download both Question Papers & Answer Keys through the following:
- ICAI BOS App (Android/iOS)
- BoS Knowledge Portal
- ICAI website
Importance of ICAI MTPs for CA Intermediate
Mock test papers are not just practice; they are performance mirrors. Here’s why every student has to take them seriously:
- Helps you simulate real exam pressure: Each paper mirrors the actual 3-hour ICAI exam format.
- Reveals your weak areas: Self-assessment and mistake corrections may be done, as answer keys are provided after 48 hours.
- Builds writing speed & time management: CA Inter papers are lengthy; MTPs train you to complete within the clock.
How to Make the Most of ICAI MTPs
- Attempt papers exactly in 3 hours with no interruption.
- Analyse mistakes against ICAI Answer Keys.
- Repeat wrong questions until mastered.
- Use Series-II to check improvement from Series-I.
