CA Foundation Preparation Guide
ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for CA Foundation 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Offline (pen & paper)
Frequency
Twice a year (May & November)
Next Exam Date
May 2027
EEligibility Criteria
12th pass in any stream
ANumber of Attempts
No limit (must qualify within 3 years of registration)
Study Plan by Subject
Paper 1: Accounting (100)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Paper 2: Business Laws (100)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Paper 3: Maths & Statistics (100)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Paper 4: Business Economics (100)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
ICAI study material is the primary and most important resource
Paper 3 (Maths) and Paper 1 (Accounts) are scoring — master them
Business Laws requires understanding concepts, not just memorising sections
Attempt ICAI mock test papers released before exam for pattern familiarity
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Accounting (100) | — | 100 | 45 min |
| Paper 2: Business Laws (100) | — | 100 | 45 min |
| Paper 3: Maths & Statistics (100) | — | 100 | 45 min |
| Paper 4: Business Economics (100) | — | 100 | 45 min |
| Total | — | 400 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
January 2027
Next Exam Date
May 2027
Conducted By
ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
Frequently Asked Questions
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