Updated on : 10/11/2024 07:00:05
Your first step to becoming a Chartered Accountant. CA Foundation which was earlier called
Common Proficiency Test(CPT) is an entry-level test to become a Chartered Accountant. The
exam is conducted by ICAI. Anyone who has passed class 12th from any stream and has got
himself registered with the ICAI within the prescribed time limit is eligible to write the CA
Foundation Exam, there is no maximum or minimum age limit.
Complete the entire CA Foundation Course Syllabus with the best faculties of India. Watch free
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There are four papers in the CA Foundation Exam:
Subjects | Marks |
---|---|
Paper 1: Principles and Practices of Accounting | 100 |
Paper 2:Business Law & Business Correspondence and Reporting(100 marks)
Part I: Business Law(60 marks) Part II: Business Correspondence and Reporting(40 marks) |
100 |
Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics(100 marks) Part I: Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning(60 marks) Part II: Business Statistics(40 marks) |
100 |
Paper 4: Business Economics &
Business and Commercial
Knowledge Part I: Business Economics(60 marks) Part II: Business and Commercial Knowledge(40 marks) |
100 |
NOTE: Paper-3 and Paper-4 are objective type papers with negative marking. The Board of Studies issues
comprehensive study materials covering all four subjects.
You can choose from the above subjects available on CAclubindia, and learn from the best faculties of
India.
A Foundation Course candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he/ she obtains a
minimum of 40% marks in each paper and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all the papers,
subject to the principle of negative marking.
Now that you know the syllabus and passing criteria of CA Foundation Classes. You can go ahead and
enroll for the CA Foundation Online Classes and take a small step towards becoming a Chartered
Accountant. But, you must be wondering why take online classes?
Subjects | Exam Dates |
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Paper 1: Principles and Practices of Accounting | 24th July |
Paper 2: Mercantile Law and General English | 26th July |
Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics(100 marks) | 28th July |
Paper 4: Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge(100 marks) | 30th July |
Among the benefits that online classes has to offer. Here are major benefits:
A) Flexible LearningWhat is the exam date for CA Foundation Course?
The CA Foundation Exams are conducted twice every year. Once in the month of June and once in the month of December. For the year 2022 the CA Foundation Exams have been postponed to July due to the outbreak of COVID-19
When are the results of CA Foundation declared?
Generally the results of CA Foundation are declared with CA Final Results. The results of CA Finals are declared in the month of January and in the month of August.
Can I clear CA Foundation Exams without coaching?
If you work hard with a plan and get proper guidance, you can for sure clear the CA Foundation Exam. However, it is always better to be coached by professionals as many subjects are new for the students who have just passed class 12th.