CA Foundation Complete Guide
Pattern, papers, pass criteria and our proven 90-day plan
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Download the Branded PDFWhat is CA Foundation?
- Entry-level exam of ICAI — the first step to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
- Replaced the old CPT; held thrice a year (Jan, May/June, Sept).
- Register after Class 12; 4-month study period required before attempt.
- Total 400 marks — four papers of 100 each.
The Four Papers
- Paper 1: Accounting — subjective, the scoring backbone.
- Paper 2: Business Laws — subjective, case-based questions.
- Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude — objective with negative marking (−0.25).
- Paper 4: Business Economics — objective with negative marking (−0.25).
Pass Criteria
- Minimum 40% in each paper AND 50% aggregate overall.
- Negative marking makes accuracy more important than attempts in Papers 3 & 4.
- Exemptions are not carried — all four papers in one sitting.
Our 90-Day Plan
- Days 1–45: complete concepts with daily 2-hour Accounts practice.
- Days 46–70: chapter tests + ICAI study material questions and RTPs.
- Days 71–85: 6 full mock tests in exam conditions.
- Days 86–90: revision of formula bank, law charts and error notebook.
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