ICAI UDAAN 2026 Nominations for Women Chartered Accountants Close August 31

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has opened nominations for UDAAN - Celebrating Womanhood, an initiative of its Women & Young Members Excellence Committee (WYMEC) aimed at identifying, recognising and showcasing inspiring success stories of women Chartered Accountants across India. ICAI's official announcement places the last date for submission at August 31, 2026, leaving only a short window for eligible members and nominators to complete the process.

What ICAI has announced

ICAI describes UDAAN as an initiative focused on celebrating the achievements and journeys of women Chartered Accountants. The programme is not presented as an examination, course or compliance filing; it is a recognition initiative intended to surface professional stories that can be showcased by the Institute.

The announcement is being handled through WYMEC, the ICAI committee focused on women and young members. ICAI has also provided a dedicated official nomination portal for submissions rather than asking applicants to send material through an informal channel.

August 31 is the key date

The practical point for interested members is the deadline. ICAI states that nominations must be submitted by 31 August 2026. Anyone planning to nominate a deserving woman Chartered Accountant, or to complete a nomination that has already been started, should avoid waiting until the final day because the official page does not indicate any further extension.

Before submitting, nominators should review the information requested on the official portal and ensure that the professional story, achievements and supporting particulars are accurate and complete. Where a nomination refers to positions held, milestones, awards, public service, entrepreneurial work or professional contributions, the details should be checked carefully before they are entered.

Who should take note

The opportunity is most relevant to women Chartered Accountants with notable professional journeys and to peers, firms, employers, ICAI networks or other eligible nominators who may wish to put forward such stories. Because the purpose is recognition and showcasing, the quality and clarity of the submitted narrative are likely to matter more than generic descriptions of a member's career.

Members should rely on the official ICAI UDAAN page for the latest instructions and use the linked nomination portal for submission. ICAI has not indicated on the announcement page that the August 31 deadline is provisional, so the safer approach is to treat it as final unless the Institute issues a later update.

ICAI's UDAAN nomination window is now in its final days. Members or organisations intending to nominate an inspiring woman Chartered Accountant should review the official criteria and submit the required information through the dedicated ICAI portal before August 31, 2026.

Useful official links

ICAI - UDAAN - Celebrating Womanhood

Key takeaway

A near-term ICAI member opportunity with a clear August 31 deadline and a dedicated official nomination portal.