BREAKING: ICAI May 2025 Exam Postponed in Entire Country Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

New Delhi: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced the postponement of the CA Inter and CA Final May 2025 exams in 12 high-alert cities amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

The move comes amid increased military activity and heightened alert levels following India’s military retaliation under Operation Sindoor in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

CA Exams Deferred in High-Risk Zones

The ICAI confirmed that CA exams scheduled in Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Sri Ganganagar* have been postponed due to security concerns.

These regions, many of which lie close to the India-Pakistan border, have been experiencing blackouts, movement restrictions, and enhanced troop deployments, especially in and around Jammu and Kathua.

Central Council Member CA Rohit Ruwatia Agarwal* took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his concern, stating, “We have suggested to the exam department to postpone all India. Waiting for the information from exam department. Let’s all work together to safeguard our nation.”

Meanwhile, CA Anupam Sharma, another senior ICAI member, confirmed the list of cities impacted and advised students to wait for formal announcements from the examination department.

The ongoing May 2025 ICAI exam cycle has been partially interrupted. The original schedule is:

CA Inter

Group I: May 3, 5, 7

Group II: May 9, 11, 14

CA Final

Group I: May 2, 4, 6

Group II: May 8, 10, 13

Schools Shut, Police on High Alert

Alongside the exam disruption, schools in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Bihar have been closed in sensitive zones. Police leave has been cancelled, and district administrations remain on high alert* as security agencies monitor for any further escalation.