In light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially postponed the remaining papers of the May 2025 Chartered Accountants examinations, citing security concerns. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the ICAI’s Examination Department on May 8.
The postponed exams include the remaining papers for the CA Final, CA Intermediate, and the Post Qualification Course Examination in International Taxation – Assessment Test (INT AT), which were originally scheduled to be held from May 9 to May 14, 2025. This decision comes as a significant disruption for thousands of aspirants who were preparing to sit for these highly competitive exams.
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“In partial modification of the Institute’s Important Announcement No. 13-CA
(EXAM)/2025 dated 13th January 2025, it is announced for general information that in view of the tense
and security situation in the Country, the remaining papers of Chartered Accountants Final,
Intermediate and Post Qualification Course Examinations [International Taxation –
Assessment Test (INTT AT)] May 2025 from 9th May 2025 to 14th May 2025, stand postponed.
The revised dates will be announced in due course.
The candidates are advised to stay in touch with the website of the Institute, www.icai.org”, the official ICAI notification stated.
While ICAI has not explicitly named the cause of the disruption, the announcement comes amid rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border and heightened alert in several parts of the country. Government agencies have reportedly issued advisories to educational and professional institutions regarding potential risks in the prevailing environment.
The decision has received mixed reactions from students and stakeholders. While many have welcomed the move in the interest of safety, others have expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the new exam dates and its impact on their preparation and future plans.
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ICAI has advised all candidates to regularly visit the official website (www.icai.org) for updates and further instructions. The institute has assured examinees that revised schedules will be designed with ample notice to help them adjust accordingly.
The Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams, conducted biannually, are considered among the most rigorous professional tests in the country, and any change to the schedule has far-reaching implications. With the current geopolitical uncertainty, educational and professional bodies are now forced to rethink logistical planning and prioritize student safety above all.
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders await further announcements from ICAI and hope for a quick return to normalcy that allows examinations to resume in a secure and stable environment.
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