CA Foundation Exam
CA Foundation is the first level of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course in India. It is an entrance exam conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Students who want to become Chartered Accountants usually take the CA Foundation exam after completing Class 12.
Conducted by: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
📌 Quick Facts
Who Can Apply: Students who have completed Class 12 or are appearing for Class 12.
Total Papers: 4
Total Marks: 400 Marks
Mode: Papers 1 and 2 are written exams. Papers 3 and 4 are objective-type exams.
Frequency: Three times a year (January, May and September).
- Class 12: You must pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Registration: You can register for the CA Foundation course after passing Class 10.
- Exam: You can appear for the Foundation exam after completing Class 12 and meeting ICAI's required study period.
Total Papers: 4 Papers
Marks: 100 Marks for Each Paper
Paper 1 & 2: Written / Subjective Papers
Paper 3 & 4: Objective-Type Papers (MCQs)
Subjective Questions: Questions where you write your own answers.
MCQs: Questions where you choose the correct answer from given options.
Duration:
- Papers 1 & 2: 3 Hours Each
- Papers 3 & 4: 2 Hours Each
Negative Marking:
- Papers 1 & 2: No Negative Marking
- Papers 3 & 4: 0.25 Marks are deducted for every wrong answer
Passing Criteria: You need at least 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks overall to pass the Foundation exam.
The CA Foundation exam has four papers:
- Paper 1: Accounting – 100 Marks
- Paper 2: Business Laws – 100 Marks
- Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude – 100 Marks
- Paper 4: Business Economics – 100 Marks
🌐 Official Website
- For registration, exam forms, syllabus and latest updates, visit the ICAI Official Website .
- For study material and learning resources, visit the ICAI Board of Studies website .