The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced that the CA Final and Intermediate examinations scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2025 have been postponed in select examination centres.
The postponement comes after heavy rains and flooding in parts of Punjab and Jammu, which disrupted normal life and made it unsafe for candidates to travel to their exam centres.
Affected Examination Centres
According to ICAI’s Examination Department, the exams have been rescheduled only in the following cities:
- Amritsar
- Bathinda
- Jalandhar
- Ludhiana
- Mandi Gobindgarh
- Pathankot
- Patiala
- Sangrur
- Jammu City
Exams in all other centres across India will continue as per the originally declared schedule.
ICAI’s Clarification
In its official announcement, ICAI highlighted that:
- Only the above-mentioned centres are affected.
- All other exam details notified on May 30, 2025, remain unchanged.
- Students should regularly visit icai.org for updates.
Reason for Postponement
The decision was taken after continuous heavy rainfall and flooding severely impacted transport services and public movement in Punjab and Jammu, making it difficult for students to safely attend their exams.
Next Steps for Students
ICAI has assured that the revised exam dates for the affected centres will be announced separately in due course. Candidates are advised to:
- Stay updated through the official ICAI website.
- Keep checking the ICAI announcements section for new exam schedules.
- Prepare as per the revised timetable once notified.
FAQs
Q1. Has ICAI postponed CA exams in September 2025?
Yes, ICAI has postponed the CA Final and Inter exams scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2025, but only in select centres.
Q2. Which centres are affected by the ICAI exam postponement?
Exams are postponed in Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur, and Jammu City.
Q3. Are CA exams continuing in other cities?
Yes, in all other centres across India, the exams will be conducted as per the original schedule.
Q4. Why did ICAI postpone the exams?
The exams were postponed due to heavy rainfall and flooding in Punjab and Jammu, which disrupted transportation and student safety.
Q5. When will ICAI announce the new exam dates?
ICAI has stated that revised dates will be notified separately. Candidates should check the official website icai.org for updates.