CA Foundation 2024: May Session Revised Schedule (Mar 19)

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Mar 18, 2024

Latest Updates for CA Foundation

  • 18 March 2024 :

    CA Foundation 2024 revised schedule for the May session will be announced on Mar 19, 2024.

CA Foundation 2024 May session revised schedule will be announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, due to the Lok Sabha election which will be administered from Apr 19 to Jun 4, 2024. CA Foundation exam dates have been postponed. Therefore, the revised schedule for CA Foundation May 2024 will be announced on Mar 19, 2024, on the official portal at Icai.org.

In addition, CA Foundation form correction window was opened from Mar 3 - 9, 2024. Candidates were able to make changes in the exam city and language on their application forms during the form correction session.

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.

Read More: CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria 2024

Table of Contents

CA Foundation 2024 Application Form

CA Foundation 2024 application form for the May session exam was released on the official website on Feb 2, 2024. CA Foundation 2024 registration closed on Feb 23, 2024, without a late fee. CA Foundation registration's last date with a late fee was Mar 2, 2024.

After the application form submission process ended, the form correction facility was activated on the official website from Mar 3 - 9, 2024.

Particulars Direct Link
CA Foundation Application Form 2024 - May Session Apply Now
CA Foundation Application Form Correction 2024 - May Session View Here

CA Foundation 2024 Application Fee

An application fee for the CA foundation depends on the location of the candidates' selected test centre.

CA Foundation Application Fee
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 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 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:

CA Foundation 2024 Registration Fee
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 Exam Date

The conducting authority will announce the revised CA Foundation 2024 exam dates for the May session on Mar 19, 2024. Candidates can check the detailed CA foundation exam dates 2024 for May session in the tabular below.

CA Foundation 2024 Exam Date

Events Dates for May Session
CA Foundation 2024 Admit Card Release Date May 2024
CA Foundation 2024 Exam Date Jun 20, 22, 24, and 26, 2024
Release of CA Foundation 2024 Answer Key Jun 2024
Declaration of CA Foundation 2024 Results Jun 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 2024 Admit Card

ICAI CA Foundation 2024 admit card for May session will be released on the official website at icaiexam.icai.org. Registered candidates can download their CA Foundation admit card May session 2024 by entering their login details such as their registration ID and password or date of birth.

Candidates should remember that no hard copy of the admit card will be sent to candidates. The CA Foundation Admit Card will be available on the official website. Candidates need to take a printout on an A4 size sheet. All candidates will have to carry a printed copy of the admit card for entry to the examination hall during CA Foundation 2024.

How to Download CA Foundation Admit Card?

Once ICAI releases admit cards on its official website, candidates can follow the steps below to download them.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website.
  • Step 2: You have to log in with your credentials.
  • Step 3: Now you can see the icon 'Admit Card', click on it, and view your admit card.
  • Step 4: Click on the 'Print Admit Card' to take the printout in an A4 size sheet.

Note: Candidates can download CA Foundation admit card a maximum of three times.

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.

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.

CA Foundation Exam Highlights
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 2024 Eligibility

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before registering for the exam. The basic CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria are given below.

CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria
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 2024 Exam Centres

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:

CA Foundation: Exam Centres
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.

CA Foundation: Additional Exam Centres
Name of the State Name of the Exam City
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 2024 Exam Pattern

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:

CA Foundation: Exam Pattern
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 2024 Syllabus

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 for May session will be released after the exam concludes in Jun 2024. 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 2024 Answer Key

CA Foundation answer key 2024 for the May session will be released by the conducting authority by Jun 2024. 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.

CA Foundation 2024 Result

CA Foundation 2024 results for the May session will be declared in Jul 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. 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.

Read More: CA Foundation 2024 Results

CA Foundation 2023 Result

CA Foundation 2023 results for the Dec session have been declared at icai.nic.in. The ICAI CA Foundation Dec 2023 result was made available on the official website on Feb 7, 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 roll number, registration number, password and security code. CA Foundation 2023 Dec session exam for papers 1, 2, 3, and 4, was held from Dec 31, 2024, Jan 2, Jan 4, and Jan 6, 2024, respectively.

Candidates can also apply for certified copies and inspection foundation within the last date. A total of 36,864 candidates have qualified for the Dec session exam out of 1,26,015 candidates who appeared.

CA Foundation 2024 Cut Off

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.

CA Foundation Cut Off Marks (Expected)
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.

CA Foundation Cut Off 2019
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.

CA Foundation: Students Pass Rate
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

When was the CA Foundation 2024 May session exam held?

CA Foundation 2024 May session exam dates will be announced on Mar 19, 2024.

How many subjects are there for CA Foundation?

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.

What is the syllabus for CA Foundation?

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.

Is CPT replaced by CA Foundation?

CA Foundation was formerly known as CA CPT.

What is Foundation Exam for CA?

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.

Is a calculator allowed in CA Foundation Exam?

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.

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