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ICAI Launches 64th Campus Placement Registrations for 2026
Register now for ICAI's 64th campus placement for newly qualified CAs. Explore the city-wise schedule and key changes for April-May 2026.
ICAI Campus Placement 2026: A New Era Begins
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened registrations for its 64th campus placement programme. This programme targets newly qualified chartered accountants for the April-May 2026 session. The announcement was made on 24 March 2026.
Key Changes in the Placement Cycle
Historically, ICAI’s placement drives took place over a single weekend in March. This year, the institute has extended the interview window to 12 days, starting on 6 April and ending on 17 April.
- Geographic decentralisation: ICAI is conducting drives in Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and 20 additional satellite centres.
- Standardised candidate preparation: A new, uniform orientation programme has been introduced across all centres.
These changes suggest that firms hiring fresh CAs are seeking broader talent pools and that candidates must now navigate a more coordinated, multi-city recruitment landscape.
Key Changes in the Placement Cycle Historically, ICAI’s placement drives took place over a single weekend in March.
City-wise Schedule
The interview schedule is organised as a rolling series of five-day windows for the primary hubs, followed by one-day drives in secondary locations. Below is the confirmed calendar for the major centres:
| City | Interview Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 6 April – 10 April |
| Delhi | 6 April – 10 April |
| Bengaluru | 8 April – 13 April |
| Chennai | 9 April – 14 April |
| Kolkata | 10 April – 15 April |
| Hyderabad | 13 April – 17 April |
Candidates are advised to register early, as each centre operates on a first-come-first-served basis for interview slots.
Impact on Chartered Accountants
The extended calendar offers both opportunities and challenges for fresh CAs. On the upside, the inclusion of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities reduces travel costs for candidates based outside Delhi and Mumbai. However, the simultaneous interview windows in Delhi and Mumbai create a logistical bottleneck for those who wish to attend both.
Future Outlook: Standardised Orientation Programme
The rollout of a uniform, 90-minute orientation marks ICAI’s first systematic effort to calibrate candidate readiness across all centres. Industry observers anticipate that this pilot could evolve into a longer, more intensive boot-camp model.
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