CA Foundation
CA Foundation is the first level of the Chartered Accountancy course under the Foundation Route of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It builds a strong foundation in Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics, preparing students for progression to CA Intermediate.
CA Foundation at a Glance
4 Papers
Accounting • Business Laws
Quantitative Aptitude • Business Economics
3 Exam Cycles a Year
January • May • September
Exam Pattern
2 Subjective • 2 Objective
0.25 mark negative marking in objective papers
Passing Criteria
40% in each paper
50% in aggregate
Eligibility & Registration
Registration Eligibility
Students who have passed Class X or an equivalent examination may provisionally register for the CA Foundation Course.
Eligibility to Appear
To appear for the Foundation Examination, a student must have appeared in Class XII or an equivalent examination and have been registered with ICAI for a minimum of four months on or before the first day of the examination month.
Official ICAI Resources
For official information on the New Scheme of Education and Training, including the CA Foundation syllabus, study material, prospectus and related student resources, visit ICAI’s official resources page.