The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will begin its CA Final November 2026 Mock Test Series on September 9, giving candidates an opportunity to assess their preparation before the main examinations.

ICAI will conduct the mock tests in two series. The first series is scheduled from September 9 to September 21, while the second series will be held from September 23 to October 5. The tests will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Candidates will have the flexibility to appear for the mock tests in either physical or virtual mode. The arrangement is aimed at allowing CA Final aspirants across different locations to participate and practise under examination-like conditions.

The mock test series will cover the key papers included in the CA Final examination. These include Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Management, Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics, Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation, Indirect Tax Laws, and Integrated Business Solutions.

For candidates choosing the virtual mode, ICAI will make the question papers available through the Board of Studies (BoS) Knowledge Portal and the BoS MTP Registration Portal. This will allow students to access the papers and attempt the tests according to the announced schedule.

One of the key benefits of the mock test series is the availability of answer keys soon after each examination. ICAI will release the answer keys within 48 hours of the respective mock test, allowing candidates to review their performance while the topics are still fresh in their minds.

The mock tests are particularly important as the CA Final November 2026 examinations are scheduled to begin in November. The main exams will be conducted from November 2 to November 13, 2026.

For aspirants, the mock tests can serve as more than just a practice exercise. Attempting papers within the three-hour window can help candidates understand how effectively they are managing time, identify topics where they are losing marks and determine which areas need another round of revision.

With the first series set to begin on September 9, candidates should check the paper-wise schedule and plan their preparation accordingly. Regularly attempting the mock papers and analysing mistakes could help aspirants fine-tune their strategy in the final weeks before the CA Final November 2026 examinations.