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ICAI released the exam application form for CA Foundation and Intermediate (September 2026) and CA Final (November 2026).

The deadline to apply without a late fee was 19 July 2026, with a correction window from 23 to 25 July 2026. Applications are accepted only through ICAI official channels.

For current CA exam dates, fees, eligibility and pass rates, see our CA course guide.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) published the CA Foundation May 2026 results on its official results portal at icaiexam.icai.org, with details also available on icai.org.

ICAI releases results only through its own channels. Check your roll number and registration number against the official site rather than any third-party mirror, and download the official mark sheet from ICAI once it is available.

For the current CA exam calendar, eligibility routes, fees and pass rates, see our CA course guide.

FRM 2026 Syllabus Update: What Changed from 2025

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) has finalized its curriculum updates for the FRM Exam 2026 cycle, applicable across all three exam windows — May, August, and November. As with most years, GARP kept Part I stable while concentrating change in Part II.

Part I: Minimal Change Out of 62 total chapters, none were added or removed. The only edits were wording-level revisions to two Quantitative Analysis topics: Hypothesis Testing (1 Learning Outcome Statement revised) and Stationary Time Series (5 LOS revised), with verbs expanded to emphasize calculation and application rather than pure conceptual recall. Candidates can safely begin with 2025 Part I materials, layering in a review of these two topics once updated books are available.

Part II: Substantial Revision Part II saw 12 new chapters added and 9 removed, with total required readings rising from 104 to 107. The heaviest overhaul hit Investment Risk, which added seven new chapters covering private market investing, hedge fund risk management, and distress-signal identification in alternative investments — while removing three older chapters, including two large ones with 8–10 LOS each. The Current Issues section, which GARP revises almost every year, was rebuilt to reflect AI in risk management, model validation, and systemic risk. Market, Credit, and Operational Risk saw only minor adjustments, and Liquidity & Treasury Risk remained largely stable. Illiquid Assets was also reassigned, moving into Book 5 (Risk Management and Investment Management).

Bottom line: Part I candidates can prep now with minimal risk of using outdated material. Part II candidates — especially those studying Investment Risk or Current Issues — should wait for or cross-check 2026-updated materials before relying on older prep books.

Sources:

• GARP, FRM Study Materials — garp.org/frm/study-materials
• Aswini Bajaj Classes, FRM 2026 Syllabus Changes: Part 1 & Part 2 Updates — aswinibajajclasses.com
• AnalystPrep, FRM Curriculum Changes 2025–2026 — analystprep.com/blog/frm-curriculum-changes-2025-2026
• SwiftIntellect, FRM 2025 vs 2026 Curriculum Updates — swiftintellect.com

AICPA has confirmed that the CPA Evolution model continues for 2026 with three core sections — FAR, AUD, and REG — and one discipline section chosen from BAR, ISC, or TCP. Pass rates for the new format continue to improve as candidates adapt to the restructured exam. Indian candidates pursuing CPA should note that the NASBA International Evaluation Services remains the primary route for credential evaluation, and several US states have specific residency or citizenship requirements worth checking before registration.

ICAI CA Final and Intermediate May 2026 exam results are expected to be declared in July 2026. Candidates can check results on icai.org and icaiexam.icai.org. The May 2026 exam saw strong participation with over 3 lakh candidates appearing across Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. ICAI has also announced that the new scheme of education and training continues to be the only applicable scheme from 2024 onwards — all students must ensure they are registered under the revised scheme.

Everything you need for the FRM November 2026 exams from GARP in one place: the exam dates for Part 1 and Part 2, the registration deadlines, the fees, and how to prepare. All dates and fees were cross-checked against GARP's published schedule.

FRM November 2026 exam dates

Registration deadlines and fees (per part, USD)

First-time candidates also pay a one-time USD 400 enrollment fee with their first Part 1 registration, and a deferral (if you need one) costs USD 250. Fees are per part and in US dollars; confirm the current amounts on GARP's site before you pay.

Can you still register for November 2026?

Yes. Standard registration is open until 30 September 2026 at USD 800 per part (early-bird pricing of USD 600 closed on 31 July). Once registered, the deadline to schedule your exam appointment is 24 October 2026.

How the FRM exam is structured

The FRM is a two-part, multiple-choice exam. Part 1 has 100 questions covering the foundations of risk management, quantitative analysis, financial markets and products, and valuation and risk models. Part 2 has 80 questions covering market, credit, operational and integrated risk management, treasury and liquidity risk, and current financial-market issues. Your Part 2 result is only graded once you have passed Part 1.

Final-weeks prep plan

• Drill practice questions under timed conditions: the FRM rewards accuracy at speed across a wide syllabus.
• Prioritise the higher-weighted topics in each part rather than trying to master everything equally.
• Sit at least one full timed mock per part, then review every miss.
• Schedule your exam appointment before the 24 October deadline to secure your preferred date and centre.

You can sharpen up right now with free risk-and-finance practice questions on Professional Career Club, with instant feedback and no signup needed.

Dates and fees are shown as published by GARP and can change; confirm the details for your registration on garp.org before you pay.

Candidates planning to sit ACCA exams in September 2026 have until July 27 to register at standard fees. Late entry remains open until August 3 but at significantly higher cost. The September window runs September 7 to 11 and covers Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers. Remote exam options have been withdrawn from March 2026 onwards — all candidates must attend a physical exam centre. Results for September sitters will be released on October 19, 2026.

ACCA June 2026 exam results will be released on Monday July 13, 2026. Results go live in myACCA from just after midnight UK time — which means Indian candidates will see their results from approximately 4:30am IST. The June 2026 session had no late entry period so the September session is now the next opportunity for those who missed it. Standard entry for September 2026 closes July 27, 2026 and late entry closes August 3, 2026. Exams run September 7 to 11.

CFA Institute has confirmed the 2027 CFA Program curriculum changes. Here is what is changing, which levels are affected, and what it means for your exam timing. The changes take effect from February 2027; the August and November 2026 windows still use the current 2026 curriculum, which makes November 2026 the last sitting under the old structure.

What is changing at Level 1

Level 1 sees the most significant updates:

• Quantitative Methods adds a new reading introducing financial data science, artificial intelligence and large language models, with hands-on Excel and Google Sheets demonstrations (historical simulation, bootstrapping, Monte Carlo).
• Equities expands from about 8 to about 12 modules, covering practical analyst workflows - how equity research is actually produced, sell-side versus buy-side dynamics, and real-world valuation.
• Ethics is restructured into roughly one module per Standard of Professional Conduct (about 10 modules, up from 5), and GIPS is no longer standalone Level 1 content.

What is changing at Levels 2 and 3

At Levels 2 and 3, only Ethics changes, mirroring the per-Standard module structure. The technical topics (Financial Statement Analysis, Fixed Income, Derivatives and the rest) remain unchanged, and the Level 3 Specialized Pathways are untouched. Topic weights stay the same across all three levels, so there is no shift in exam weighting.

What it means for you

If you are already deep into 2026 preparation, aim to complete your exams by the November 2026 window on the current curriculum. If you are starting fresh, target February 2027 or later and study the new curriculum from the outset rather than switching material mid-stream.

Whichever curriculum you sit, keep your recall sharp with free CFA-style practice questions on Professional Career Club - instant feedback, no signup needed.

Details are as announced by CFA Institute and can change; confirm specifics on the official CFA Institute site before planning your sitting.

GARP delivers the FRM exam through test-centre providers, and Pearson VUE is not one of them. On its FRM exam logistics page, GARP states that all other candidates must schedule through the provider PSI.

Which provider applies to you

• China Mainland, Hong Kong SAR China and Thailand: schedule via ATA.
• Everywhere else: schedule via PSI.

Why candidates get this wrong

Several other finance certifications do run through Pearson VUE, so candidates carrying over habits from another exam sometimes go looking for an FRM seat in the wrong system. The scheduling route that matters is the one GARP gives you after registration; going directly to a provider you assumed was correct is how people lose their preferred date.

Practical checklist

• Register with GARP first — scheduling opens through the provider only after registration.
• Confirm which provider covers your location before you start looking at dates.
• Book early. Seat availability at a given centre is finite, and Part I and Part II candidates compete for the same windows.
• Check ID and calculator rules on GARP's exam logistics page, not a provider's generic policy.

Source: GARP — FRM Exam Logistics, Test Dates & Locations