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CA Foundation Syllabus 2027

Chartered Accountancy Foundation Examination

ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)Offline (pen & paper)Twice a year (May & November)
Total QuestionsVaries
Duration180 min
Total Marks400
Marking Scheme+1 for objective correct, subjective as per scheme

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Paper 1: Accounting (100)100
2Paper 2: Business Laws (100)100
3Paper 3: Maths & Statistics (100)100
4Paper 4: Business Economics (100)100
Total400

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

12th pass in any stream

ANumber of Attempts

No limit (must qualify within 3 years of registration)

Exam Schedule

Frequency

Twice a year (May & November)

Next Exam Date

May 2027

Registration Opens

January 2027

Preparation Tips

  • 1ICAI study material is the primary and most important resource
  • 2Paper 3 (Maths) and Paper 1 (Accounts) are scoring — master them
  • 3Business Laws requires understanding concepts, not just memorising sections
  • 4Attempt ICAI mock test papers released before exam for pattern familiarity

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