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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
Check below to know exam duration for all papers of CA Foundation exam:
- Paper 1 & 2 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Paper 3 & 4 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
There are two types of questions asked in CA Foundation exam. Paper 1 and Paper 2 have subjective type questions. Paper 3 and Paper 4 have objective type questions.
There is negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer in Paper 3 and Paper 4 only.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
To clear CA Foundation exam, a candidate must score at least 40% in each of the four papers and overall 50% in aggregate in all papers. If a candidate fails to do so, he/she will have to retake the exam.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
No, there is no sectional time limit in CA Foundation exam. Candidates have to complete their Paper 1 and Paper 2 in 3 hours and answer questions of Paper 3 and Paper 4 in two hours.
Note: There is no break between two papers.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
If we compare CA Foundation with the other two levels of CA course, the difficulty level of CA Foundation papers is easy to moderate. But, as this is the first level of CA course, students might find the paper tough to crack.
The total pass percentage of CA Foundation exam conducted in January 2026 was only 19.23%. This means that candidates usually take more than one attempt to clear the exam.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
There are four papers in CA Foundation exam according to new scheme. Check below for their names:
- CA Foundation Paper 1: Accounting
- CA Foundation Paper 2: Business Laws
- CA Foundation Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude subjects
- CA Foundation Paper 4: Business Economics subjects
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
No, there is no paper-wise exemption in CA Foundation exam. Candidates must appear and clear all four papers in the same attempt. In case a candidate fails any of the paper/s, he or she must retake all papers again to pass this level.
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 3
Yes, accounting's necessary is essential, because it helps you to understand the basic terminologies. So, my advice would be to know the basic knowledge of accounting to join any further institution or any course!
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
ICMAI conducts CMA exam twice a year in June and December term. If ICMAI decides to conduct CMA exam thrice it will be notified on the official website.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 6
The difficulty level of ICAI CA exams is as follows:
CA Level | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
Tough | |
Tough | |
the toughest |
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