CA Final

No, there is no difference in the difficulty level of the sessions of CA Final exam. The CA Final question papers are set on the basis of the course syllabus, and given that the chapters are too vast, the exam papers are tough, irrespective of the exam session.

The CA Final exams are conducted in the afternoon. Check the below table for timings:

Yes, students need to carry an ID proof along with the CA Final admit card on the exam day. The ID proof should be issued by the government of India. Given below are the ID proofs that the student can carry along with the CA Final exam admit card. Candidates can carry an original copy of any of these:

·       Aadhaar card

·       Voter ID card

·       PAN card

·       Passport

·       Driving license

No, the digital copy of CA Final admit card is not accepted as a valid document at the exam centre. The CA Final admit card has to be signed and stamped by the invigilator for attendance purpose, thus, students have to carry hard copy of the admit card. Students must carry two copies of the CA Final admit card on exam days.

CA Final May 2025 exam registration dates are:

The CA Final registration fee is non-refundable. Candidates cannot seek a fee refund under any circumstances. If a candidate makes mistake in the form, they will have to fill another one and pay the fee again. Thus, when fill the CA Final exam form, students must take care in entering correct and valid information as there is no option to edit the form after submission. During the form correction window, only a few sections are open for editing.

CA Final is a very high difficulty level exam and it is very, very tough to clear in the first attempt. The pass percentage of CA Final is usually 25-30 percent in every session so one can understand how difficult is it to actually clear the CA Final papers in first attempt. Any student usually needs 2-3 attempts to clear the CA Final exam.

The CA Final has 6 papers. As per the exam pattern, CA Final Papers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 have 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 70 illustrative questions, whereas Paper 6 has 40 MCQs and 60 subjective questions. The questions are case study-based. There are five case studies and students have to attempt four.

CA Final exam had been conducted twice in a year. From 2025 onwards the CA Final exam will be held in September as well. Thus, going forward, there will be three CA Final sessions in a year - January, May and September.

Eligibility criteria for the session depends on candidate's current stage in the CA course. Candidates can repeat the papers in the next session only if he/she meets the criteria. Registration for CA Final May exams start in March and for CA Final September exams, it starts in August. The window to register for CA Final January exam will open in November.