Latest Updates for CA Foundation
- 28 October 2024 :
CA Foundation 2024 result for the September session will be released on Oct 30, 2024.
- 20 September 2024 :
CA Foundation 2025 exam schedule for January session is out. The exam will take place on Jan 12, 14, 16, and 18, 2025.
Table of Contents
- CA Foundation Result 2024
- CA Foundation Paper Observation 2024
- CA Foundation 2025 Exam Schedule
- CA Foundation Exam Date 2024
- About CA Foundation
- CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2024
- CA Foundation Application Form 2024
- CA Foundation 2024 Admit Card
- CA Foundation Exam Centres 2024
- CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2024
- CA Foundation Syllabus 2024
- CA Foundation Paper Analysis 2024
- CA Foundation Answer Key 2024
- CA Foundation Cut Off 2024
- Important Guidelines for CA Foundation
- CA Foundation Contact Details
CA Foundation 2024 result for the September session will be released on Oct 30, 2024. The result will be issued on the official website by the conducting authority. Applicants will have to enter the login credentials required to download their scorecard.
In addition, the ICAI has released the January 2025 exam schedule. Based on the schedule released, the application form for January session will be released on Nov 10, 2024. Further, the last date to fill the application form without paying the late fees is Nov 23, 2024 and with late fees the last date is Nov 26, 2024. Moreover, the exam is scheduled for Jan 12, 14, 16, and 18, 2025.
CA Foundation is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which helps aspirants achieve their goals. The regulatory body ICAI conducts 3 CA exams: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. CA exam is a must for aspirants wanting to carve a business accounting niche.
CA Foundation Result 2024
CA Foundation 2024 results for the Sep session will be declared on Oct 2024. Candidates can check their qualifying status for the Chartered Accountancy Foundation exam online on the official website by logging in using the credentials provided, such as registration number, password and date of birth.
Candidates can also apply for certified copies and inspection foundation within the last date. Further, a total of 36,864 candidates have qualified for the May session exam out of 1,26,015 candidates who appeared.
How to Check CA Foundation Result?
Candidates can check CA Foundation 2024 results by following the below steps.
- Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of ICAI. - icaiexam.icai.org.
- Step 2: Click on 'Exam Results'.
- Step 3: You will be redirected to the 'Exam Results' page where candidates must enter their credentials (6-digit roll number and PIN/registration number of CAndidate).
- Step 4: Candidates need to enter Captcha as shown in the box provided and click on 'Submit'.
- Step 5: The candidate's CA Foundation Result will appear on the screen.
CA Foundation 2024 Scorecard Details
The result for CA Foundation 2024 exam will consist of the following details:
- Candidate's roll number
- Candidate's name
- Paper number
- Subject name
- Minimum and maximum marks
- Total marks obtained
- Qualifying status
Note: Also, candidates who obtain a minimum of 70% marks in CA Foundation 2024, will receive a “Pass with Distinction” certificate from the ICAI.
CA Foundation Paper Observation 2024
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has release notification saying that the students who appeared for the September 2024 session could submit their question paper observation through email or by post to the authority till Sep 30, 2024.
The applicants who appeared for the September examination must submit their observations through email or by post before the last date, else after the last date not observation will be accepted.
Students need to submit their notice to the Examination Department. Further, students must ensure to submit the observations before the scheduled last date.
Details Required Along with Question Paper Observation
Students are required to enter the following details shared below along with the observation notice of the CA Foundation 2024 September session question papers. The details are required to be mentioned, esle the observation will not be considered valid.
- Name of the Candidate
- Registration Number of the Applicant
- Roll Number of the Student
- Correct Email ID of the Applicant
- Mobile Number of the Student.
CA Foundation 2025 Exam Schedule
ICAI has released the CA Foundation 2025 January session exam schedule on Sep 20, 2024. The application form for the January 2025 session is set to be released on Nov 10, 2024. Further, the last date to apply for the candidates without paying the late fees is Nov 23, 2024.
Students can pay the application fees by Nov 26, 2024 by paying the late fees fine as well. Further, candidates must check the date list shared below for reference for the January 2025 CA Foundation session.
Events | Dates |
Upcoming Events | |
Registration Starting Date | Nov 10, 2024 |
Registration Ending Date (Without Late Fees) | Nov 23, 2024 |
Registration Ending Date (With Late Fees) | Nov 26, 2024 |
Form Correction Date | Nov 27 - 29, 2024 |
Examination Date | Jan 12, 14, 16, and 18, 2025 |
CA Foundation Exam Date 2024
As per the eligibility criteria, the last date for CA Foundation registration for appearing in the September 2024 exam was May 1, 2024. The conducting authority announced the revised CA Foundation 2024 exam dates for the Sep session.
Candidates can check the detailed CA foundation exam dates 2024 for Sepsession in the tabular below.
Events | Dates |
Upcoming Events | |
Result Release Date | Oct 30, 2024 |
Past Events | |
Commencement of Application | Feb 2, 2024 |
Application Form Start date | Feb 2, 2024 |
CA Foundation Registration Last Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
Submission of Application with Late Fees of INR 600 or USD 10 | Mar 2, 2024 |
Application Form Correction Window | Mar 3 - 9, 2024 |
CA Foundation September 2024 Application Form Last Date | May 1, 2024 |
CA Foundation 2024 Mock Test 2 | May 22 - 29, 024 |
CA Foundation 2024 Mock Test 3 | Jun 5 - 12, 2024 |
CA Foundation 2024 Admit Card Release Date | Jun 5, 2024 (Out) |
CA Foundation 2024 Exam Date | Jun 20, 22, 24, and 26, 2024 |
CA Foundation September Registration start date | Jul 2024 |
CA Foundation Jun Result Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
Last date for September Form submission without late fee | Aug 10, 2024 |
Last date for September Form submission with late fee | Aug 13, 2024 |
CA Foundation Form Correction starts | Aug 14, 2024 |
CA Foundation Form Correction ends | Aug 16, 2024 |
CA Foundation September 2024 Exam Dates | Sep 13, 15, 18, and 20, 2024 |
Question Paper Observation | Sep 30, 2024 |
CA Foundation September 2024 Exam
Applicants must check the exam schedule for the September session provided in the tabular below.
Papers | Exam Dates | Exam Timings | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | September 13, 2024 | 2 pm to 5 pm | 3 hours |
Paper 2 | September 15, 2024 | 2 pm to 5 pm | 3 hours |
Paper 3 | September 18, 2024 | 2 pm to 4 pm | 2 hours |
Paper 4 | September 20, 2024 | 2 pm to 4 pm | 2 hours |
About CA Foundation
CA Foundation is a national-level exam conducted in January, June, and November/December. It is taken up by candidates who are aspiring to become Chartered Accountants in India. It was formerly known as CA Common Proficiency Test (CA CPT).
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body, established on July 1, 1949, for regulating the profession of Chartered Accountancy in the country. The ICAI is the second-largest professional body of Chartered Accountants in the world. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
In compliance with the Chartered Accountants Regulations 1988, ICAI conducts and administers CA Foundation exam. It is an entry-level examination for students who wish to qualify in their journey to become a Chartered Accountant. Students who have completed their class 12 are eligible to take CA Foundation exam. Students who are appearing for their class 12 exam are also eligible for this course. Candidates have to register for the course and should study for at least four months to appear in the foundation exam.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's Board of Studies has notified the deadline for enrolling in Foundation courses in September 2024 and January 2025, respectively. The announcement came as the institute chose to hold ICAI CA exams three times a year in the months of May-June, September, and January.
Results: The results will be published within 3-4 weeks after the exam will be conducted. The scorecard is considered valid for 3 years.
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CA Foundation Exam Highlights
The exam details relevant to CA Foundation are tabulated below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | CA Foundation (earlier known as CA CPT) |
Full Form | Chartered Accountancy Foundation |
Conducting Authority | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Category | Undergraduate (UG) |
Course Offered | Chartered Accountancy in India |
Exam Mode | Offline, as a Pen and Paper-based Test |
Language | English |
Exam Duration | 4 Hours (2 Hours for each session) |
Frequency | Multiple times a year |
Official Website | icai.org |
CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before registering for the exam. The basic CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria are given below.
CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Education |
The aspirants must have passed the 10+2 level (senior secondary) qualifying examination from a national or state-recognized Board of Secondary Education in India. The aspirants are required to register/switch over to the Common Proficiency Course with the Board of Studies (BoS) of ICAI. They should do this before October 2, 2024. Candidates should get his/her registration to the Common Proficiency Course re-validated in case it will be three years from their CA Foundation registration (the registration has a validity of three years). |
Age Limit | No age Limit |
CA Foundation Application Form 2024
The deadline for registering in the CA Foundation for the September 2024 session was Aug 13, 2024. After the application form submission process ended, the form correction facility has been activated on the official website from Aug 14, 2024. The last date for the form correction was Aug 16, 2024.
CA Foundation 2024 Application Fee
An application fee for the CA foundation depends on the location of the candidates' selected test centre.
Exam Centre | Application Fee |
For Indian Centres | INR 1500 |
For Katmandu (Nepal) Centre | INR 2200 |
For Overseas Centres (Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, etc.) | USD 325 |
Documents Required to Apply for CA Foundation
Various documents and details required to apply for the CA foundation are as follows.
- Candidate's name, valid email address, and other personal details.
- Permanent address
- Academic details
- Scanned images of the Candidate's recent photograph and signature.
- Online fee payment options.
CA Foundation 2024 Registration
Candidates can fill in the CA Foundation Application Form and submit it on/before the last date. Candidates can still submit the application form with a late fee of INR 600 or USD 10 after the last application date. Candidates can read the following section to get more details about CA Foundation registration.
How to Apply for CA Foundation?
Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for CA Foundation 2024 exam.
- Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website
- Step 2: Click on the ' Login/Register' icon.
- Step 3: Register yourself as a 'New User' by filling in all the required details and then by clicking on the 'Register' button.
- Step 4: You will receive your login ID and password on your registered email ID.
- Step 5: Now login and fill in your details and address details for registration and save the details.
- Step 6: Then fill in the academic details, exam centre option, etc. in the application form.
- Step 7: Pay the application fee for CA Foundation, upload your scanned photograph and signature, then click on the submit button.
Note: If you have made a mistake in the application form, ICAI will provide a correction window and in this period you can change the mistakes.
CA Foundation 2024 Registration Fee
The registration fee of CA Foundation is tabulated below:
Details of Fee | For Indian Nationals (INR) | For Foreign Students (USD) |
Cost of Foundation Prospectus | 200 | 20 |
Foundation Registration Fee | 9000 | 700 |
Subscription for Student’s Journal (For One Year ) (Optional) | 200 | 20 |
Subscription for Member’s Journal (For One Year ) (Optional) | 400 | 40 |
Total | 9800 | 780 |
CA Foundation 2024 Admit Card
CA Foundation 2024 admit card for the September session has been released on Aug 27, 2024. The admit card has been issued on the official website in online mode. Candidates must enter the required login credentials to download their hall ticket.
Further, candidates can download their hall ticket till Sep 20, 2024. The steps to download the admit card for CA Foundation 2024 Sep session is given below.
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: Check for admit card direct link on the homepage.
- Step 3: Click on the link received.
- Step 4: Enter the credentials required.
- Step 5: The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 6: Download and save the admit card PDF.
CA Foundation Exam Centres 2024
CA Foundation exam centre list 2024 will be released on the official website. Candidates have to choose the exam centre during the application process. CA Foundation 2024 will be conducted in a total of 400+ exam centres in India and 8 overseas exam centres. They are as mentioned below:
Overseas Exam Centres: Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Kampala, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Exam Centres in India: A list of CA Foundation Exam Centres are given in the following table:
Agra | Guntur | Ongole |
Ahmedabad | Gurgaon | Palakkad |
Ahmednagar | Guwahati | Palghar |
Ajmer | Gwalior | Pali Marwar |
Akola | Haldwani | Panipat |
Alappuzha | Haridwar | Panvel |
Aligarh | Hisar | Parbhani |
Allahabad | Hubli | Patiala |
Alwar | Hyderabad | Patna |
Ambala | Ichalkaranji | Pimpri-Chinchwad |
Amravati | Indore | Pondicherry |
Amritsar | Jabalpur | Pune |
Anand | Jaipur | Raipur |
Anantapur | Jalandhar | Rajamahendravaram |
Asansol | Jalgaon | Rajkot |
Aurangabad | Jalna | Ranchi |
Badlapur | Jammu | Ratlam |
Banswara | Jamnagar | Ratnagiri |
Bareily | Jamshedpur | Rewa |
Bathinda | Jhansi | Rewari |
Beawar | Jhunjhunu | Rohtak |
Belgaum | Jind | Rourkela |
Bellary | Jodhpur | Saharanpur |
Bengaluru | Junagarh | Salem |
Berhampore | Kaithal | Sambalpur |
Bhagalpur | Kakinada | Sangli |
Bharatpur | Kannur | Sangrur |
Bharuch | Kanpur | Satara |
Bhavnagar | Karimnagar | Satna |
Bhilwara | Karnal | Shimla |
Bhiwandi | Kishangarh | Shimoga |
Bhiwani | Kolhapur | Sikar |
Bhopal | Kolkata | Siliguri |
Bhubaneswar | Kollam | Sirohi |
Bhuj | Kota | Sirsa |
Bikaner | Kottayam | Sivakasi |
Bilaspur | Kozhikode | Solapur |
Bundi | Kumbakonam | Sonepat |
Burhanpur | Kurnool | Sri Ganganagar |
Chandigarh | Latur | Srinagar |
Chandrapur | Lucknow | Surat |
Chennai | Ludhiana | Surendranagar |
Chhindwara | Madurai | Thane |
Chittorgarh | Malappuram | Thiruvananthapuram |
Churu | Mandsaur | Thrissur |
Coimbatore | Mangalore | Tinsukia |
Cuttack | Mapusa (Goa) | Tiruchirapalli |
Dehradun | Margao (Goa) | Tirunelveli |
Delhi/New Delhi | Mathura | Tirupati |
Dhanbad | Meerut | Tripura |
Dhule | Moradabad | Tuticorin |
Durg | Mumbai | Udaipur |
Durgapur | Muzzafarnagar | Udupi |
Eluru | Muzaffarpur | Ujjain |
Ernakulam | Mysore | Vadodara |
Erode | Nagpur | Vapi |
Faridabad | Nanded | Varanasi |
Fatehabad | Nashik | Vasai |
Firozabad | Navi Mumbai | Vellore |
Gandhidham | Navsari | Vijayawada |
Gandhinagar | Neemuch | Visakhapatnam |
Ghaziabad | Nellore | Warangal |
Gondia | Nizamabad | Yamuna Nagar |
Gorakhpur | Noida | Yavatmal |
Additional Exam Centres
The ICAI has announced that they will open additional test centres for all CA exams. Candidates can select the above or below-mentioned new test centres at the time of CA Foundation 2024 application process.
Name of the State | Name of the Exam City |
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Andhra Pradesh | Srikakulam and Vizianagaram |
Assam | Silchar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sibsagar and Tezpur |
Bihar | Banka, Begusarai, Arrah, Motihari, Gaya, Gopalganj, Jamui, Jehanabad, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Munger, Bihar Sharif, Nawada, Purnea, Sasaram, Samastipur, Chhapra, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Hajipur and Bettiah |
Chattisgarh | Janjgir, Korba and Rajnandgaon |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Silvassa |
Gujarat | Amreli, Palanpur, Nadiad, Mehsana, Godhra, Porbandar, Himatnagar and Patan |
Haryana | Narnaul |
Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Solan, Kangra, Mandi and Una |
Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Deoghar, Dumka, Giridih, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh |
Karnataka | Bagalkot, Bidar, Vijayapura, Chamaraja Nagar, Chikamgalur, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Madikere, Kolar, Koppal, Mandya, Raichur, Tumakuru and Sirsi |
Kerala | Idukki, Kasaragod, Adoor and Kalpetta |
Maharashtra | Bhandara, Buldhana, Hingoli, Nandurbar, Osmanabad, Sindhudurg, Wardha, Washim and Melegaon |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Manipur | Imphal |
Nagaland | Kohima / Dimapur |
Odisha | Angul, Balangir, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Jeypore, Puri and Rayagada |
Punjab | Mandi Gobindgarh, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara, Mansa and Sri Muktsar Sahib |
Rajasthan | Bundi, Dausa, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh Town, Jalore, Jhalawar, Nagaur, Rajsamand and Tonk |
Sikkim | Gangtok |
Tamil Nadu | Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Nagercoil, Karur, Hosur, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Ooty, Pudukkottai, Karaikudi, Theni, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram |
Telangana | Adilabad, Sangareddy, Shamshabad, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak and Nalgonda |
Tripura | Agartala |
Uttar Pradesh | Faizabad, Azamgarh, Baghpat, Bahraich, Ballia, Basti, Bijnor, Badaun, Deoria, Etah, Etawah, Ghazipur, Gonda, Hathras, Jaunpur, Amroha, Lakhimpur Kheri, Kushinagar, Mirzapur, Pilibhit, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Rampur, Bhadohi, Shahjahanpur, Sonebhadra and Sultanpur |
Uttarakhand | Almora, Kotdwar and Kashipur |
West Bengal | Haldia, Hooghly, Purulia and Kharagpur |
Read More: CA Foundation Exam Centres
CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2024
CA Foundation 2024 is an offline test (pen and paper-based). CA Foundation 2024 examination can be taken in either English or Hindi, as preferred by the student.
There will be four papers in CA Foundation out of which Papers 1 & 2 are subjective while Papers 3 & 4 are objective.
- Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting
- Paper 2: Business Laws & Business Correspondence
- Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics
- Paper 4: Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge
Details regarding CA Foundation Exam Pattern are given below:
Particulars | Details |
Mode Of Exam | Offline |
Number of Papers | 4 |
Duration | Paper 1 & 2: 3 hours; Paper 3 & 4: 2 hours |
Marking Scheme | 100 marks for each paper |
Negative Marking | No negative marking for Papers 1 & 2; -0.25 marks for Papers 3 & 4. |
Difficulty level | Moderate |
Read More: CA Foundation Exam Pattern
CA Foundation Syllabus 2024
Candidates preparing for CA Foundation 2024 must have a good idea about the latest syllabus and should also refer to the detailed topics for each subject. This gives candidates a better understanding of the type of questions to expect in CA Foundation exam.
The questions in CA Foundation 2024 will be based on topics like Fundamentals of Accounting, General Economics, Mercantile Laws, and Quantitative Aptitude.
CA Foundation Syllabus is given below:
CA Foundation Syllabus for Principles and Practice of Accounting
The syllabus of CA Foundation for Principles and Practice of Accounting is given below:
- Theoretical Framework
- Accounting Process
- Bank Reconciliation Statement
- Inventories
- Concept and Accounting of Depreciation
- Accounting for Special Transactions
- Final Accounts of Sole Proprietors
- Partnership Accounts
- Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organisations
- Introduction to Company Accounts
- Basic Accounting Ratios (profitability, solvency, liquidity, and turnover)
CA Foundation Syllabus for Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting
The syllabus of CA Foundation for Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting is given below:
Section A: Business Laws
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- The Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- The Companies Act, 2013
Section B: Business Correspondence and Reporting
- Communication
- Sentence Types
- Vocabulary Root Words, Synonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes, Suffixes, Phrasal Verbs, Collocations & Idioms
- Comprehension Passages
- Note Making
- Introduction to basic writing
- Precis Writing
- Article Writing
- Report Writing
- Writing Formal Letters
- Writing Formal Emails
- Resume Writing Meetings
CA Foundation Syllabus for Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics
The syllabus of CA Foundation for Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics are given below:
Part A: Business Mathematics
- Ratio and proportion, Indices, Logarithms
- Equations and Matrices
- Linear Inequalities with Objective Functions and Optimizations
- Time Value of Money
- Permutations and Combinations
- Sequence and Series
- Sets, Functions, and Relations
- Basic Concepts of Differential and Integral Calculus
Part B: Logical Reasoning
- Number Series
- Direction Tests
- Setting Arrangements
- Blood Relations Syllogism
Part C: Statistics
- Statistical Description of Data
- Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
- Probability
- Theoretical Distributions
- Correlation and Regression
- Index Numbers and Time Series
CA Foundation Syllabus for Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge
The syllabus of CA Foundation for Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge is given below:
Part 1: Business Economics
- Introduction to Business Economics
- Theory of Demand and Supply
- Theory of Production and Cost
- Price Determination in Different Markets
- Business Cycles
Part 2: Business and Commercial Knowledge
- Business and Commercial Knowledge: An Introduction
- Business Environment
- Business Organizations Government Policies for Business Growth
- Organizations Facilitating Business
- Common Business Terminologies
Read More: CA Foundation Syllabus
How to Prepare for CA Foundation 2024 Exam?
To prepare for CA Foundation 2024 exam, candidates must follow these strategies.
- Make a proper schedule.
- Prepare short notes as per the topics listed in the syllabus.
- Have a good command over the Calculator.
- Do three to four times of revisions per day.
- Attempts mock tests as much as possible.
- Follow time-management strategies for each section to ensure you use your time effectively during the exam.
- Practice previous year's papers. It will help candidates to analyze what type of questions are being asked in the exam.
Read More: CA Foundation Previous Year Question Papers
CA Foundation Paper Analysis 2024
CA Foundation exam 2024 analysis is released after the exams are commenced. Candidates can check the paper analysis for the previous session to get a better understanding of the question paper's difficulty level and other factors.
As a result, participants can use the subject experts' CA Foundation analysis 2024 to analyse their papers. For detail, CA Foundation previous year exam analysis click on the link mentioned below.
CA Foundation Answer Key 2024
CA Foundation answer key 2024 for the Sep session is released by the ICAI. The answer key will be released on the official website at icaiexam.icai.org. Applicants must check the answer key by entering the credentials required, such as registration ID, password, date of birth, etc.
Students must check the steps to download the CA Foundation answer key given below.
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: Check for answer key link on the homepage.
- Step 3: Click on the link.
- Step 4: Enter the login credentials required, if any.
- Step 5: download and save the PDF.
CA Foundation Cut Off 2024
Candidates have to score the minimum marks set by the ICAI to get shortlisted for the Common Proficiency Course (CPC). Candidates must score a minimum of 50% on average and a minimum of 40% marks on each paper.
The cut off is issued by the exam authority along with the result of the exam. Candidates must remember that there are different cut offs for all Categories, so they must check the cut off with relevance to them.
Factors Affecting CA Foundation Cut Off
CA Foundation cut-off depends on several factors which determine the eligibility of Candidates for further rounds. Some of the important factors which are considered for the cut off are listed below:
- The number of candidates who have applied for the exam
- Seat availability
- The number of candidates who have appeared for the exam
- Previous years' cut-off trends.
- The number of candidates who qualified for the exam
- Reserved categories
- Marking scheme
- Paper difficulty levels
CA Foundation Cut Off 2024
The expected minimum marks to qualify for CA Foundation 2024 exam for each of the papers are tabulated below.
Section | Sectional Cut Off for CA Foundation | Overall Percentage Required |
Paper I- Principles and Practice of Accounting | 40 Marks | 50% |
Paper-II- Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting | 40 Marks | |
Paper III- Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics | 40 Marks | |
Paper IV- Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge | 40 Marks |
CA Foundation Cut Off 2019
The table below represents the sectional cut off marks and the overall percentage required to qualify for CA Foundation exam. Candidates can check the sectional cut off for each of the subjects to be eligible for the counselling process.
Section | Sectional Cut Off for CA Foundation | Overall Percentage Required |
Paper I- Principles and Practice of Accounting | 40 Marks out of 100 (40%) | 200 Marks out of the maximum marks (50%) |
Paper-II- Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting | 40 Marks out of 100 (40%) | |
Paper III- Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics | 40 Marks out of 100 (40%) | |
Paper IV- Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge | 40 Marks out of 100 (40%) |
Past 5 Years Application Trends for CA Foundation
The following table has details as to how many students have passed CA Foundation over five-plus years.
Exam | Appeared | Passed |
Dec- 22 | 126015 | 36864 |
Jun-22 | 93729 | 23693 |
Dec-21 | 110662 | 33510 |
Jun-21 | 71967 | 19158 |
Nov-20 | 19284 | 2790 |
Nov-19 | 77557 | 17288 |
Nov-18 | 90802 | 27748 |
Important Guidelines for CA Foundation
Provided below are some important guidelines candidates must keep in mind with regard to CA Foundation 2024.
- Time of the registration: The candidate has to reach the allotted examination centre 30 minutes before the start of the examination to complete the registration formalities well before the time.
- Stationery products: Carry 2 black ball pens, 3-4 HB pencils, and other requirements for examination. The candidate has to mark the responses with an HB pencil and write details with a black ball pen.
- Carefully fill in the circles in the OMR sheet: Aspirants need to check twice after filling the circles in the OMR sheet and other details in the examination.
- Use a rough page for calculations: All calculations should only be done on the rough pages of the question paper. Avoid calculations in any other place.
- Response & marks: Attempt only those questions in which you are confident. Keep in mind that there is a negative marking of -0.25 for Papers 3 and 4.
- Test conducted as per schedule: No candidate will be allowed to leave his/her seat or the examination hall until instructed to do so.
- Scribble pads: Scribble pads will be provided to Candidates in the examination hall by the invigilators. The same should be used for all rough work.
- Minimum attempt of questions: The candidate should attempt 160 questions with full confidence rather than attempting 200 questions with 40 wrong attempts.
- Avoid carrying expensive products: Except for CA Foundation 2024 admit card and identity proof, candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, electronic watches, mobile phones, pagers, or any other device inside the examination hall.
CA Foundation Contact Details
Candidates who want to contact CA Foundation exam authorities can refer to the below-mentioned details.
Address
The Additional Secretary (Exams)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ICAI Bhawan
Indraprastha Marg
New Delhi 110 002
Helpline Numbers: 0120-3054 851, 3054 852, 3054 853, 3054 854, 3054 835, 4953751,
4953752, 4953753, 4953754
E-mail address: - foundation_examhelpline@icai.in
Official Website: icaiexam.icai.org
FAQs on CA Foundation
Q: When was the CA Foundation 2024 Sep session exam held?
A: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced the CA Foundation September 2024 exam dates. The CA Foundation September 2024 exams were conducted on Sep 13, 15, 18 and 20, 2024. The exam was conducted in online mode at the allotted centres.
Q: How many subjects are there for CA Foundation?
A: There are four papers in CA Foundation, they are: Principles and Practice of Accounting, Business Laws And Business Correspondence, Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, And Statistics and Business Economics And Business & Commercial Knowledge.
Q: What is the syllabus for CA Foundation?
A: CA foundation will have four papers namely, Principles and Practice of Accounting, Business Laws And Business Correspondence, Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, And Statistics and Business Economics And Business & Commercial Knowledge. And the topics will be from these papers.
Q: What is Foundation Exam for CA?
A: If a student aspires to take up a career as a Chartered Accountant then CA Foundation Exam is the first step towards that direction. It is conducted twice a year by ICAI. Applicants need to register for the examination through the official website and then fill out the form for the session to appear for the CA Foundation examination.
Q: Is a calculator allowed in CA Foundation Exam?
A: Although calculators are allowed in CA Foundation Exam, scientific calculators and calculators with more than 6 functions, 12 digits, and 2 memories are not allowed. Thus, students must ensure to follow the guidelines and accordingly bring the items at the examination centre.
Q: Is the CA Foundation 2025 schedule for January session out?
A: The official schedule for the CA Foundation 2025 examination for the January session has been released. The form-filling will begin from Nov 10, 2024. The last date to register without paying the late fees is Nov 23, 2024, whereas, with late fee students can fill the form till Nov 26, 2024. Moreover, the examination for the January 2025 session is scheduled for Jan 12, 14, 16, and 18, 2025.
Q: When will the CA Foundation result 2024 for the Sep session be released?
A: The ICAI CA Foundation 2024 result or scorecard for the September session will be declared on Oct 30, 2024. The result will be released on the official website by the conducting authority. Candidates will have to enter the required login credentials, such as, registration number, date of birth, etc to download the result.