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Chartered Accountancy Foundation Examination

Conducting Body: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Scope: All India
Frequency: Thrice a year (January, May/June, September)
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Overview & Description

Entry-level gateway examination conducted by ICAI under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for students aspiring to become Chartered Accountants.

Exam Type Professional
Examination Mode Pen and Paper Mode (Subjective & Objective)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification Class 12th Pass
Eligible Streams Commerce, Science, Arts (Any Stream)
Age Criteria No age restriction
Specific Criteria Passed 10+2 examination from recognized Board and registered with Board of Studies of ICAI for minimum 4 months study period.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
4 Papers of 100 marks each. Must score minimum 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate across all four papers.
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Paper 1: Accounting, Paper 2: Business Laws, Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude (Maths, Stats, Logical Reasoning), Paper 4: Business Economics.

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Advancement to CA Intermediate, 2-year practical articleship training, and CA Final certification.

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: CA Foundation
  • Conducting Body: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • Category: Commerce & Professional
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹1500 per examination cycle
  • Pay / Emoluments: Fresher Qualified CAs average ₹8 - 14 LPA
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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