ICAI Announces CA Foundation Jan 2027 Mock Test Schedule for Series I & II

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Published on October 21, 2026

ICAI Announces CA Foundation Jan 2027 Mock Test Schedule for Series I & II

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Board of Studies (Academic), has announced the schedule for CA Foundation Mock Test Papers Series I and Series II for the January 2027 examination. Series I will commence on December 1, 2026, while Series II will begin on December 14, 2026. Students can participate in physical or virtual mode and access question papers and answer keys through the ICAI BoS Knowledge Portal, BoS mobile app, and MTP Registration Portal

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the commencement dates and schedule for Mock Test Papers Series I and Series II for students appearing in the CA Foundation January 2027 examination.

As per the announcement dated October 21, 2026, issued by the Board of Studies (Academic), Series I will begin on December 1, 2026, and Series II will commence on December 14, 2026. The mock tests will be conducted in both physical and virtual modes. Students interested in appearing for physical mock tests may contact their respective ICAI branches.

CA Foundation Mock Test Schedule 2026

Series I

Date

Paper

Timing

December 1, 2026

Paper 1: Accounting

2:00 PM onwards

December 3, 2026

Paper 2: Business Laws

As per scheduled paper timing

December 7, 2026

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

December 9, 2026

Paper 4: Business Economics

As per scheduled paper timing

Series II

Date

Paper

Timing

December 14, 2026

Paper 1: Accounting

2:00 PM onwards

December 16, 2026

Paper 2: Business Laws

As per scheduled paper timing

December 18, 2026

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

December 21, 2026

Paper 4: Business Economics

As per scheduled paper timing

Note: The announcement displays the timing ranges as 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the first two papers and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the remaining papers. Students should refer to the official announcement for the applicable timings.

How to Access CA Foundation Mock Test Papers

Students can download mock test question papers and answers through the following official platforms:

Students wishing to register for physical mock tests at ICAI branches or regional offices can use the MTP Registration Portal.

Registration Process

  1. Visit the BoS MTP Registration Portal.

  2. Click on Student Login.

  3. First-time users should select Register Now.

  4. Enter the ICAI registration number and date of birth.

  5. After registration, enter the email address registered with SSP.

  6. Enter the OTP received by email to log in.

Question Papers and Answer Keys

ICAI has stated that question papers for each subject will be uploaded to the BoS Knowledge Portal and BoS MTP Registration Portal by 1:30 PM on the respective test dates. Students are advised to download the papers and attempt them within the prescribed time limit.

The corresponding answer keys will be uploaded within 48 hours of the commencement of each paper. Students can use these answer keys to evaluate their responses and assess their preparation. CASansaar