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The difficulty level of CA Foundation syllabus can be considered lower than CA Intermediate and CA Final but it is challenging as the syllabus is vast. Since it is the beginner's level course, it has topics that requires understanding of core concepts and principles. Given the extremely low pass per
The digital copy of the CA Foundation admit card in not considered valid. Students have to carry the print out of their hall tickets on A4 size sheet on all exam days to get entry in to the examination hall. The CA Foundation admit card is to be sighed and stamped on each exam day as part of marking
Till when can I download the CA Foundation admit card?
CA Foundation admit card download link of every exam session is available till the last date of the exam. So, students can download the CA Foundation admit card till the last paper. However, it is advised to download the admit card as soon as it is released and save the PDF so that one can take a pr
CA Foundation exams are held in afternoon. Check below the table for CA Foundation exam timings, paper wise:
CA Foundation | Exam Timings | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Paper 1 & 2 | 2 PM to 5 PM | 3 hours |
Paper 3 & 4* | 2 PM to 4 PM | 2 hours |
Is it necessary to have studied commerce in class 12 for clearing CA Foundation?

It is not neccessary to have studied commerce in class 12 for clearing CA Foundation. Student from any stream can pursue CA course. Having studied Commerce with Maths in class 12, can be an advantage, as the student will have a strong base in several topics related to accounting, taxation, economy,

In June 2023, a total of 24.98 % students cleared the CA Foundation level. Percentage of male candidates was more than percentage of females. Given below is the pass percentage and related data for the ICAI CA Foundation exams held in June 2023.
CA Foundation Group | Number of candidates who appeared | Number of candidates who passed CA Foundation exam | Pass percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 55573 | 14448 | 25.99 |
Female | 47944 | 11412 | 23.80 |
Total | 103517 | 25860 | 24.98 |
What was CA Foundation pass percentage in December 2023?

As per the data released by the ICAI, the overall CA Foundation pass percentage of December 2023 exam was 29.99%. The passing percentage of male candidates was marginally higher than female candidates. Check the table below for category-wise CA Foundation December 2023 pass percentage:
Category | Total number of candidates | Number of candidates who passed CA Foundation exam | Pass percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 71966 | 21728 | 30.19% |
Female | 65187 | 19404 | 29.77% |
Total | 137153 | 41132 | 29.99% |

ICAI released the CA Foundation pass percentage (June 2024) along with the result. Check below the details:
Category | Total number of candidates | Number of candidates who passed CA Foundation exam | Pass percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 49580 | 7766 | 15.66% |
Female | 42320 | 5983 | 14.14% |
Total | 91900 | 13749 | 14.96% |
CA Foundation exams for May 2025 session will be held from May 15 to May 21, 2025. Check the full schedule below:
CA Foundation Events | CA Exam Dates May 2025 |
|---|---|
CA Exam registration May 2025 | 01-Mar-2025 |
CA Exam May 2025 registration last date | 14-Mar-2025 |
CA Exam May 2025 registration last date (late fee) | 17-Mar-2025 |
CA Exam May 2025 form correction | 18-Mar-2025 to 20-Mar-2025 |
CA Foundation Exam Dates May 2025 | 15-May-2025 17-May-2025 19-May-2025 21-May-2025 |
When will the entrance exam of CA 2024 be held in Telangana state?
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, popularly known as ICAI, conducts the CA examinations throughout India, including in Telangana. The next CA Foundation exams are set to be held in January 2025; the dates are yet to be declared.