What is the CA Foundation form correction process?

CA Foundation form correction window opens the next day of application form submission deadline. The form correction remains open for 2 days during which candidates can login to SSP portal and edit course group, test city and medium of exam. No other field of the CA Foundation application form is editable. If any student wishes to update their photo, they can do so at the SSP portal but before the application form submission.

Is there negative marking in CA Foundation exam?

There is no negative marking in Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CA Foundation course as they are subjective papers. In Paper3 and Paper 4, which have objective type questions, there is negative marking of 1/4th mark for incorrect attempt. Total marks per paper is 100. Every question carries 1 mark. Thus, students must mark answers carefully in Paper 3 and 4, to avoid negative marking. They must not do guess work.

How to get photo changed on CA Foundation admit card?

If the photo printed on the CA Foundation admit card is unclear, candidates will need to reach out to the examination conducting body and get it rectified before the exam dates. It is very important to have clear photo and signature on the CA Foundation admit card as it is the main document of identification of students.

What is the criteria of shortlisting by the companies for ICAI CA placements?

The criteria for shortlisting candidates for placements is determined by participating organizations themselves. The maximum number of shortlisting by recruiting entities cannot exceed 10 times the number of vacancies they declared for Chartered Accountancy. Also, the participating organisations usually shortlist candidates depending upon overall educational qualifications, number of attempts, other attributes, Completion of Articleship training and in case a greater number of candidates qualify selection criteria companies may choose on random basis as per their choice. Organisations participating in Campus Placement Programme prefer that the candidates selected by them should be ready to join the organisations immediately and should not claim that their Articleship training is pending and require more time to join.

What is the eligibility criteria for pursuing CA course?

The minimum eligibility criteria for pursuing CA course is class 12 pass or equivalent from a recognised institute or university. Candidates who have completed graduation can directly take admission at CA Intermediate level. Check below: CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible. Candidates who have: Registered with Board of Studies on or before 30 June of the examination year Changed to CA Foundation Course with Board of Studies of ICAI on or before September 7 of the examination year. CA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have passed CA Foundation examination or equivalent examination are eligible Candidates who have registered for previous CA Intermediate exam as per syllabus under paragraph 2 or 2A of Schedule B or Professional Education (Course-II), Professional Competence Course and converted into Intermediate (IPC) Course/ Accounting Technician Course (ATC) are eligible Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognised institute of India are also eligible CA Final Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have passed the CA Intermediate examination or Professional Education Examination – II/PCC/IPCC, are eligible to apply for the CA Final exam They must also have completed 3 years or 3½ years or must be due to complete, as the case may be, of article training as on the date of filling the form For PE-II stream student and PE-II stream students converted to IPCC – Also, they must be serving the last twelve months of articled training including excess leave, if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before October 31 of the examination year. For PCC stream students - The candidate must be serving the last six months of articled training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years on or before 30th April of the examination year For Intermediate IPCC students – The candidate must be serving the last six months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3 years on or before April 30 of the examination year. For students converted from PE-II to PCC as well as for students converted from PE-II to PCC and then to IPCC - The candidate must be serving the last twelve months of training including excess leave if any, and due to complete 3½ years articles on or before October 31 of the examination year. Candidates who have taken termination are advised to re-register for the balance period of training

What after completing CA Final course?

After completing CA Final course, students can start independent practice or join an auditing firm as chartered accountant or analyst. Top job options for certified CAs are Finance Manager, Tax Manager, Certified Public Accountant, Teacher, Civil or Government Service, to name a few. They can also go for other professional courses such as MBA/PGDM to make a career in corporate finance. If one wishes to start independent practice, they need to set up a firm as a sole-proprietorship or in partnership. Also Read: CA career scope and job profiles

How many times is ICAI CA exam held in a year?

CA exams for all the three levels are being held thrice in a year from 2025. The first phase exams are held in May and June and the second phase exams are held in September. The third phase exam is held in January. Registrations for the May-June exams is held in February-March and registrations for September exam is done in July and registration for January exam is done in October-November. Candidates can register and appear for the exam as per their preparation and articleship completion. For any phase of exam, they need to fill the form and pay exam fee through registered login ID.

What is the fees for CA Intermediate exam?

The fees for CA Intermediate/ Intermediate (IPC) (Old and New Schemes) is INR 1,500 for single group and INR 2,700 for both groups, to be paid at the time of form submission. Candidates must pay the fee before deadline of form submission to avoid penalty of late fee (INR 600). The fee is non-refundable. The fee payment is to be done through credit card, debit card or net banking. Unless the fee is paid, the course or exam application form will not be submitted. Candidate will receive acknowledgement in mail upon successful transaction.

What is Integrated Professional Competence Course or IPCC in CA?

The Integrated Professional Competence Course or IPCC examination is an improvised version of the PCC examination for Chartered Accountants in India. A student can register for IPCC after completing the CA CPT (Foundation) exam, without article registration. After clearing the Group-I papers of the IPCC, the aspirant can register for the articles. Under the new scheme of IPCC, the student is eligible to appear for the final year examination during their last six months of their article ship. All the candidates who had registered for the PCC examination on or before January 2009 were eligible to appear in the new version of the IPCC examination. They have to complete the nine months of the study course and a hundred hours of orientation course and Information Technology Training before taking up the final Group-II examination of CA Intermediate course.

Are ICAI CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final results announced on the same day?

The CA Intermediate and Final exam results are announced on the same day and CA Foundation result is announced on a separate date. The CA Foundation exam results are announced a few days after the announcement of CA Intermediate and CA Final results for a particular session. For example, the CA Inter and CA Final results of May 2023 were released in July and CA Foundation result of the same session was announced in August 2023. The CA result announcement date for each course is announced by the ICAI beforehand. The announcement is made on the website and social media platforms so that students know the when to download their scorecards.

How many papers are there in CA Foundation course?

There are four papers in CA Foundation exam. Check below marks and timings of CA Foundation papers: CA Foundation Paper Marks Time Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting 100 marks 3 hours Paper 2: Business Laws and Business Correspondence Reporting Section A: Business Laws – 60 marks Section B: Business Correspondence and Reporting – 40 marks 3 hours Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude (+ Logical Reasoning and Statistics) Part A: Business Mathematics- 40 marks Part B: Logical Reasoning – 20 marks Part C: Statistics – 40 marks 2 hours Paper 4: Business Economics Part I: Business Economics – 60 marks Part II: Business and Commercial Knowledge – 40 marks 2 hours

What is the passing mark in CA courses?

Candidates need to score 40 per cent in each paper of every group/course level and 50 per cent in aggregate in all the papers of a group/course level. This minimum mark criterion is applicable to all three courses - CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final. Candidates cannot move to the next level of the Chartered Accountancy course until they clear the previous level. A very few percentage of candidates get a high score as the scores of All India toppers are usually below 75%. Candidates can take any number of attempts to clear a course level. The process includes practical training as well.

What is the syllabus of ICAI CA Foundation course?

ICAI CA Foundation is the first level of the course. This level may be considered the easiest of all the courses. The syllabus of ICAI CA Foundation includes the following topics: Principles and Practice of Accounting Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting Business Mathematics Logical Reasoning and Statistics Business Economics Business and Commercial Knowledge Candidates need to clear all the papers relate to these subjects in order to move to Intermediate level. The minimum score requirement id 40 per cent in every paper.

What is Professional Competence Course or PCC in CA?

PCC or IPC is the first stage of the Chartered Accountancy course curriculum wherein only working knowledge of core and allied subjects is covered. The objective of the PCC course is to lay a strong foundation for Chartered Accountants in the preparation and presentation of financial statements. In PCC, candidates also learn the computerized accounting system. The course curriculum includes the following subjects: Advanced Accounting (100 Marks) Auditing and Assurance (100 Marks) Law, Ethics, and Communication (100 Marks) Cost Accounting and Financial Management (100 Marks) Taxation (100 Marks) Information Technology and Strategic Management (100 Marks)

How is CA exam evaluated by the ICAI?

The ICAI follows a fair method of evaluation of exam papers of candidates. Be it CA Foundation, CA Intermediate or CA Final exam papers, the ICAI checks the paper on merit of the arguments made. In theory paper, the points are given on language of the answer, clarity of the argument and presentation. In practical papers, marks are awarded if the answer is supported by working notes. If the answer is presented well, clearly in tabular format with working notes (showing calculation), it is sure to get marks. Students say that working notes help in getting grace marks.

Do I need to create fresh login for every attempt of CA Foundation exam?

No, candidates do not need to create fresh login for every attempt of CA Foundation exam. Students can register for the CA Foundation exam with the login created for the first time. The same login ID remains valid for the entire course. Students must note that to apply for the exam, they have to create a login at SSP portal of the ICAI exam and not on the home website. The SSP Portal login is valid upto 3 years for Foundation. Candidates can revalidate their login upon expiry by paying INR 300.

Which are the websites to register for ICAI CA exams?

ICAI CA exam form are hosted at the official website of the conducting body. No other website is authorised to host the application form, admit card or result download link. Candidates who wish to register for the CA course in India must fill the registration for at icai.org website or icaiexam.icai.org website. These are the two official websites where they can not only register for the course but also find relevant information and study material related to CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final courses as well as other certifications. Shiksha shares the direct link to apply for CA exams for every phase as soon as it is activated at the ICAI website. You can check the link here: https://www.shiksha.com/accounting-commerce/accounting/icai-exam-application-form

In which foreign cities CA exams are conducted?

ICAI certification for CA professionals has a lot of credibility across the world which is why many candidates living abroad pursue this course. Members of Indian communities who live abroad also pursue the CA course by ICAI. The exam is conducted in eight cities for all course levels. They are: 1. Abu Dhabi 2. Bahrain 3. Thimpu 4. Doha 5. Dubai 6. Kathmandu 7. Muscat 8. Kuwait Candidates living in the above mentioned cities can pursue the CA course and appear for the level while exams by registering at ICAI website. The test city will be allotted to candidates as per the choice mentioned in the ICAI CA application form.

What is question paper observation in CA exams?

Question paper observation is a process through which candidates can raise query with the ICAI examination authorities regarding the question paper for the exam they have appeared for. The process usually starts from the next day of the examination and candidates have to submit their observation via email. No fee is charged for the same. Dates of submission of question paper submission vary for CA Foundation, CA Inter and CA Final exams.

Can I pursue CA Foundation after Class 10?

One can register for CA Foundation after Class 10 but can pursue the course only after completing Class 12. Until then, ICAI registration will remain provisional, as the minimum eligibility criteria for CA Foundation is Class 12 pass. The advantage of registering for the course after class 10 though is that you can start preparing for it along with your studies. If you choose commerce stream in class 11 and 12, it will be even easier for you to prepare for CA Foundation.

Which are the top private companies that hire Chartered Accountants?

Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and Deloitte are the top private companies that hire CAs. They are known as The Big Four. CA professionals can seek employment in these companies as well as other enterprises if they don't want to practice independently. The ICAI has its own placement cell to, through which it provides placements to candidates who complete the Chartered Accountancy course. Some of the top companies that participate in the campus placements are Infosys, Pankaj Somaiya Associates LLP, Prism Johnson Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Bandhan AMC Ltd, Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited, Hindalco Industries, Ford Motor Private Limited, LIC Housing Finance Ltd, Axis Bank among others.

What is the time duration of ICAI CA exams?

The time duration of ICAI CA exams varies for each paper. For some papers, the duration is three hours whereas for some papers it is two hours. The time limit of CA Foundation paper 3 and 4 is two hours and for rest of the papers across levels is three hours. There is no sectional time limit in CA exams.

What is the fees for CA Foundation course?

The fees for registration of CA Foundation course is INR 9,000 for single group and the exam fee is INR 1500. Candidates have to pay CA exam fee at the time of form submission. They must do so before the deadline set for the CA Foundation exam of a particular phase to avoid penalty of late fee of INR 600. The fee is non-refundable. The fee payment is to be done through credit card, debit card or net banking.

Does ICAI provide study material for CA Foundation?

Yes, ICAI provides comprehensive study material for CA Foundation preparation. The study material includes books, sample papers, practice test papers, mock tests, online classes and much more. Registered students can enroll at BoS to avail study material offered by the ICAI. Students must also refer to CA Foundation books and study material available in the market for preparation.

How many attempts are allowed in CA course?

In the CA course, candidates can make any number of attempts until they clear a particular level. They will be eligible to register for the next level only after clearing the previous level. For example, a candidate needs to clear the CA Foundation level to be able to register for CA Intermediate. For appearing in CA Final exams, a candidate needs to clear both Foundation and Intermediate levels. Since, the level of difficulty of this course is very high, a maximum percentage of students make multiple attempts. Candidates who decide to pursue CA course, need to make sure that they are well prepared to a marathon of studies, preparation and exams. Hope this helps!!!

Who prescribes the CA exam pattern?

The exam pattern of every CA course is prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The agency is responsible for designing the CA courses and conducting the examinations as well as awarding the CA certification in India for professional practice. They also decide the exam mode, duration, timing, questions, marking scheme, passing marks and test process. Once the candidate completes the CA course from ICAI, they are ready to practice Chartered Accountancy professionally. The paper-wise pattern of CA course levels is different from each other. Some papers are of 2 hours duration whereas some are of 3 hours duration.

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ICAI CA Foundation January 2026 result is expected to be released in March. The release date has not yet been announced by ICAI. The January 2026 session for CA Foundation was conducted between January 18 and January 24, 2026. The exam was administered across 100+ cities in India and 9 locations abroad. Once ICAI releases CA Foundation result 2026 for January, candidates who appeared for the examination can check CA Foundation January 2026 pass percentage, merit list and topper's list.

ICAI has announced the exam dates for May 2026 session. The CA Foundation May exam 2026 will be conducted on May 14, 16, 18 and 20, 2026. The registration process for May session will commence from March 03, 2026. The window to register for exam will remain open till March 19, 2026. Check below to know about ICAI CA Foundatione exam.

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