The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened online applications for the Information Systems Audit Assessment Test (ISA-AT), scheduled for 28 November 2026. Eligible CA members must submit their applications through the official ICAI portal by 21 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has activated the online examination application facility for the Information Systems Audit Assessment Test (ISA-AT), November 2026. Eligible Chartered Accountants can submit their examination forms through the official portal at https://isaat.icai.org.
The last date for submitting the online application is Wednesday, 21 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM, while the examination is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
ICAI ISA-AT November 2026: Important Dates
| Particulars | Details |
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| Online application commenced | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date for application | 21 October 2026 |
| Last date timing | 11:59 PM IST |
| Admit card availability | 13 November 2026 |
| ISA-AT examination date | 28 November 2026 |
| Examination timing | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Reporting time | 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Examination mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Examination fee | ₹2,000 |
Eligibility for ISA-AT November 2026
The examination is open to ICAI members who have passed the Information Systems Audit Eligibility Test (ISA-ET) or have been issued an eligibility certificate by ICAI's Committee on Information Technology or Digital Accounting and Assurance Board (DAAB).
Members who cleared the eligibility test under the earlier Syllabus 2.0 are also eligible to appear in the November 2026 assessment under the new Syllabus 3.0.
However, merely possessing a professional training certificate without passing the eligibility test or obtaining the prescribed eligibility certificate does not qualify a member to appear.
Examination Pattern and Syllabus
The November 2026 ISA-AT will be conducted under New Syllabus 3.0 only.
The examination will have the following structure:
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Duration: Four hours.
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Total questions: 200 multiple-choice questions.
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Marks: One mark per question.
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Negative marking: No negative marking.
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Mode: Computer-Based Test at designated examination centres.
How to Apply for ICAI ISA-AT November 2026
Eligible members should visit the official examination portal at https://isaat.icai.org and complete the following steps:
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Log in using the six-digit ICAI Membership Registration Number (MRN) through OTP authentication or MRN and date of birth.
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Complete the online examination application form.
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Upload the required photograph and signature, wherever necessary.
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Select the examination centre and pay the examination fee of ₹2,000 online.
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Download and retain the application acknowledgement and payment confirmation.
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Verify the application status on the examination portal.
The examination fee can be paid through the online payment options made available by ICAI.
Admit Card and Examination Centres
ICAI has scheduled the release of ISA-AT admit cards for 13 November 2026.
Candidates will be required to download their admit cards from the examination portal. Details of the allotted examination centre will be provided on the admit card.
Candidates should carefully verify their examination centre, reporting time and other instructions before the examination.
Important Advisory for Chartered Accountants
Eligible CA members intending to appear in the November 2026 ISA Assessment Test should complete the online application process before the deadline.
The application window closes on 21 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Members are advised not to wait until the final hours to submit their applications to avoid possible technical or payment-related difficulties.