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CFAP, MSA and SCS Winter 2026: Examination Form Deadlines
Two submission windows, three late-fee slabs, and one rule change that matters more than the dates: you can now sit a single paper.
- Two submission windows: Which deadline applies to you depends entirely on whether you appeared in the preceding September 2026 attempt. The two tracks open and close on completely different dates.
- Late fee slabs: Students in the first track can still submit after the ordinary deadline by paying a 25% or 50% surcharge. The second track has no late window at all.
- The single-paper rule: ICAP has removed the long-standing requirement to appear in at least two papers, which changes how a Winter 2026 attempt can be planned.
Examination form submission is open for the Winter 2026 attempt at CA Final level (CFAP, MSA and SCS). Two things make this cycle worth reading carefully rather than skimming: the deadlines split into two completely separate tracks, and ICAP has quietly removed a rule that shaped how most students planned an attempt.
Track 1: If You Did Not Appear in September 2026
This is the longer window, and it is the only one with late-fee slabs.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission opens | 9 September 2026 |
| Last date, no late fee | 30 September 2026 |
| With 25% late fee | 5 October 2026 |
| With 50% late fee | 7 October 2026 |
Track 2: If You Appeared in September 2026
This track also covers you if you submitted the examination fee for September 2026 but did not actually attempt the paper. Note that there is no late-fee extension here, the last date is firm.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission opens | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date | 27 October 2026 |
Three Things to Note
- Submit inside your own window. Work out which of the two tracks applies to you before anything else, the dates do not overlap and missing your window means missing the attempt entirely.
- This is the last attempt for SPM and MSA-01. If either paper is still outstanding on your record, Winter 2026 is the final opportunity to clear it under the current arrangement.
- The two-paper requirement is gone. ICAP has removed the requirement to appear in two papers. You can now pay the fee for a single paper and attempt that one paper on its own.
Examination Dates
The Winter 2026 examinations will be held from 1 December to 8 December 2026. Counting back from the first paper, students in Track 1 have roughly ten weeks of preparation after the ordinary deadline closes, and those in Track 2 have around five.
What to Do Now
Identify your track, confirm whether SPM or MSA-01 is still outstanding on your record, and decide how many papers you are attempting now that one is permitted. Then submit the form, late fees are avoidable and the surcharge slabs move quickly.