ICAI Extends Deadline for Multipurpose Empanelment Form 2026-27
The deadline to submit the Multipurpose Empanelment Form has been extended to 9th September 2026.
- Document
- Announcements
- Dated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Effective
- 28th August 2026
- Act by
- 9th September 2026
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The short version
- The new deadline for MEF submission is 9th September 2026.
- No further extensions will be granted after this date.
- Applicants should review the official advisory before submitting their form.
In short
This announcement from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides more time for members to file the Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) for 2026-27.
What has changed
How it worked before
The original deadline for submitting the MEF was 29th August 2026.
What has changed
The submission window has been extended by eleven days to allow members more time to complete their filings.
Who this affects
Chartered Accountants who need to submit the MEF to be considered for bank branch audits.
An example
A Chartered Accountant planning to audit bank branches needs to submit their MEF to be included in the panel. Previously, they had until 29th August to finish this. With this change, they now have until 9th September 2026 to submit their application online.
What you should do
Log in to the official portal at https://meficai.org/ and complete your online submission by the new deadline.
Deadline · 9th September 2026If you do nothing
If you do not submit the form by the new deadline, you will not be included in the bank branch auditor panel for this year. The ICAI has stated that no further extensions will be granted, meaning you will lose the opportunity to be empanelled for this cycle.
The terms explained
- Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF)
- A form used by Chartered Accountants to apply for bank branch audit assignments.
- ICAI
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the body that regulates the accounting profession.
- Empanelment
- The process of being added to an official list of qualified professionals for specific work.
The original document
| Issued by | ICAI |
|---|---|
| Document | Announcements |
| Full title | Announcement for Extension of Last Date for Submitting MEF 2026-27 from 29th August to 9th September, 2026 |
| Issued on | 28 August 2026 |
| Effective | 28th August 2026 |
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