CA Final November 2026 Exam Form Eligibility: Articleship, AICITSS, SPOM & SSP Checklist
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official eligibility requirements for the CA Final November 2026 attempt. Every attempt, well-prepared candidates run into last-minute panic — not over syllabus, but over a pending Articleship status, an incomplete AICITSS module, or a rejected photo upload. This guide breaks the official ICAI announcement into a step-by-step checklist so you can fill your exam form with confidence.
AICITSS Deadline
SPOM Deadline
*Exact cut-off depends on your training sub-case — see Step 2 table below.
Step 1: Before You Even Open the Exam Form
Step 2: Articleship Eligibility — Which Rule Applies to You
Registered Under 3 Years / 3.5 Years of Articleship
Eligible under any ONE of the following conditions:
| Condition | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| Completed 3 / 3.5 years of training as on the date of filling the form | — |
| Will complete 3 / 3.5 years (incl. excess leave) | On or before 31 Oct 2026 |
| In service on 1 Nov 2026, serving last 12 months, due to complete 3 years (PE-II stream / PE-II converted to IPCC/IIPCC) | On or before 31 Oct 2027 |
| In service on 1 Nov 2026, serving last 6 months, due to complete 3.5 years (PCC stream) | On or before 30 Apr 2027 |
| In service on 1 Nov 2026, serving last 6 months, due to complete 3 years (Intermediate/IPCC/IIPCE) | On or before 30 Apr 2027 |
| In service on 1 Nov 2026, serving last 12 months, due to complete 3.5 years (PE-II→PCC, or PE-II→PCC→IPCC/IIPCE) | On or before 31 Oct 2027 |
Taken a termination? Re-register for your balance period so you're in service as on 1 November 2026, with your 3 or 3.5 years (including excess leave) completing on or before 30 April 2027 or 31 October 2027, as applicable.
Registered Under 2 Years of Articleship
- Must have completed the full 2 years (including excess leave) on or before 30 April 2026.
Step 3: AICITSS — The Deadline You Cannot Miss
- Haven't cleared the Advanced IT Test? Check the schedule via the official ICAI exam department notice and clear it well before the deadline.
- Completed only one of GMCS-II or the old Advanced ITT under the Final (Old) course? You only need the remaining component — not the full Advanced ICITSS.
- Converted from Final (Old) to Final (New) and appeared at least once in the Old course exam? Complete Advanced ICITSS either before appearing in the Final exam, or after passing but before applying for ICAI membership.
Step 4: Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) — Which Sets Apply to You
A. Admitted to Final till November 2023
Exempt from Set C & D. Set A and/or Set B mandatory before applying for membership:
| Your Status | Modules to Qualify |
|---|---|
| Appeared till Nov 2023, couldn't pass either group | Set A and Set B |
| Passed Group 2 till Nov 2023, not Group 1 | Set A only |
| Passed Group 1 till Nov 2023, not Group 2 | Set B only |
| Paper 5 exemption (May 2022–Nov 2023), group not cleared | Set A only |
| Paper 4 exemption (May 2022–Nov 2023), group not cleared | Set B only |
| Paper 4 & 5 exemption (May 2022–Nov 2023), group not cleared | All modules exempt |
B. Admitted to Final in May 2024
- Exempt from Set C & D. Set A and Set B mandatory before applying for membership.
C. Admitted to Final from November 2024 Onwards
- Must mandatorily qualify Set A, B, C and/or D as applicable, on or before 10 October 2026.
D. Cleared Both Intermediate Groups by November 2023
- Plus Advanced ICITSS + 2.5 years articleship (incl. excess leave) by 31 Oct 2026, OR 2 years articleship by 30 Apr 2026 → exempt from Set C & D, but Set A and Set B mandatory before membership.
E. Cleared Both Intermediate Groups After November 2023
Must qualify ALL modules (Set A, B, C & D) on or before 10 October 2026. If one group was cleared by Nov 2023 and the other under the Unit Scheme (May 2024–May 2026), the requirement depends on Intermediate marks:
| Marks Scored at Intermediate | Modules to Qualify |
|---|---|
| 600 marks | Set A, B, C, D |
| 700 marks | Set A, Set B + either Set C or Set D |
| 800 marks | Set A and Set B only |
Query on SPOM registration or slot booking? Email exam_spmt@onlineregistration.org or spmt_examhelpline@icai.in.
Step 5: Photo & Signature Specifications
Photograph
- Coloured or black/white, 80% of the face visible (including ears), no face mask
- Plain white background, clear contrast, straight-looking relaxed expression
- No caps or goggles (spectacles fine; religious headwear allowed if it doesn't cover the face)
- No selfies, no red-eye, well-cropped with no extra white space
Signature
- Signed on plain white paper with black pen
- Well-cropped with no extra white space
Your Pre-Submission Checklist
- SSP login credentials active
- Course registration converted to NEWFIN23 / CONFIN23 (if applicable)
- Articleship status shows "Registered"
- Photo and signature uploaded per specification
- Articleship completion date matches your eligible stream
- AICITSS completed (or on track for 10 October 2026)
- Correct SPOM sets identified and booked via spmt.icai.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for AICITSS and SPOM for the November 2026 CA Final attempt?
Both must be completed on or before 10 October 2026.
My Articleship status shows "Submitted" on the SSP — am I eligible to apply?
Not yet. Only a "Registered" status is accepted. Any other status (Requested, Submitted, On Hold, Rejected, etc.) must be corrected via Article Functions → Articleship/Audit before filling the exam form.
Do I need to pay a fee to convert my course code to NEWFIN23/CONFIN23?
No. Conversion from the old course code to the current Final course code is free of charge on the SSP.
I already appeared in a previous Final attempt — do I still need to qualify SPOM Set C and D?
It depends on your Final admission date and Intermediate marks. Candidates admitted till May 2024 are generally exempt from Set C & D (Set A/B still mandatory before membership); candidates admitted from November 2024 onwards must qualify all applicable sets by 10 October 2026. See Step 4 for your exact category.
Where do I raise a query if my SSP data doesn't match these requirements?
Raise a ticket directly on the SSP, or email the Final exam helpline at final_examhelpline@icai.in.
Source: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) — "Requirements for Applying for November 2026 Exams," Office of the Joint Secretary (Examinations), icai.org. Powered by Zeroinfy.in — this article summarises the official announcement for guidance; candidates should always cross-check their individual status on the ICAI Self-Service Portal (SSP).