CA Exams include CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final. ICAI or Institute of Chartered Accountants of India conducts all the CA Exams. Students get to become a Chartered Accountant after clearing all the 3 levels of CA Exams.
CA Exams for CA Foundation take place twice a year. CA Foundation Entrance Exam takes place during the months of May and November. CA Intermediate Exam takes place in the month of December and takes place once a year. CA Final exam also takes place once a year which is in the month of December. Chartered accountancy is a professional certification course where students become chartered accountants.
Check: How to become a Chartered Accountant?
CA Foundation Exam for May, 2023 will take place on June 24, 26, 28 and 30, 2023 and the last date to register was January 1, 2023. The results for Foundation Exam in the December cycle will be released around 8-9th February 2023.
CA Inter Exam for May 2023 will take place in 2 groups. Group 1 Exam will take place on May 3, 6, 8 and 10, 2023. Group 2 Exam will take place on May 12, 14, 16 and 18, 2023.
The Results of the CA Final Exam for November which took place between Nov 1, 2022 to Nov 16, 2022 was released on January 10, 2023. The CA Final exam for May 2023 will take place between May 2, 2023 to May 17, 2023.
Table of Content
3.1 Important Dates
3.2 Marking Scheme
4.1 Important Dates
4.2 Marking Scheme
5.1 Important Dates
5.2 Marking Scheme
5.3 CA Final Result
ICAI Exam
ICAI Full Form is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. ICAI Exam takes place twice in a year. ICAI conducts exams for CA courses at three levels which are CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final.
ICAI was established on July 1, 1949 after a bill was passed in the Parliament of India. ICAI is the body that regulates all CA Institutes in India. ICAI is the second largest Financial Organisation in the world.
Check: What does a CA do?
CA Exam Eligibility
The eligibility depends on the level of CA Exam the student is applying for. The eligibility criteria for CA Foundation is basic but with higher levels the eligibility criteria also rises.
| CA Course | CA Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| CA Foundation Course | Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from Central or State Board of Education before the examination. In addition, candidates who have:
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| CA Intermediate Course |
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| CA Final Course |
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Check: CA Syllabus
CA Foundation Eligibility
Students need to pass class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board in order to be eligible for the CA Foundation course. In addition to passing the class 12 students must register with the Central or State Board of Education before the examination.
CA Intermediate Eligibility
- Students must clear CA Foundation Examination.
- Students who registered themselves under the syllabus of paragraph 2 or 2A of Schedule B.
- Professional Competence Course and converted into Intermediate (IPC) Course/ Accounting Technician Course (ATC)
- Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in any stream from a recognized institute of India
CA Final Eligibility
- Students must clear CA Foundation and CA Intermediate.
- Students must go through an Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft skills (AICITSS) that is for 4 weeks.
CA Foundation Exam
CA Foundation Course was known as CPT or Common Proficiency Test and is the most well known CA exam. CA Foundation Syllabus consists of topics like Principles and Practice of Accounting, Business Laws And Business Correspondence & Reporting, Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning And Statistics, Business Economics and Business & Commercial Knowledge etc
CA Foundation: Important Dates
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Particulars |
May Dates (Released) |
November/December Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Commencement of application |
February 3, 2023 |
January 2, 2023 (Open) |
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Last date to register with the Board of studies (BOS) |
February 3, 2023 |
July 1, 2023 |
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Availability of exam form |
February 2023 |
September 14, 2023 |
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Deadline for filling the exam date without a late fee |
February 24, 2023 |
October 4, 2023 |
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Deadline for filling CA foundation exam form 2023 with late fee (of Rs. 600) |
March 2023 |
October 9, 2023 |
| CA Foundation 2023 exam form reopened | To be Announced | - |
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Correction window |
March 4 to 10, 2023 |
October 8, 2023 to October 13, 2023 |
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Availability of admit card |
June 2023 |
To be Notified |
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CA Foundation 2023 exam date |
June 24, 26, 28 and 30, 2023 |
December 14, 2023 – Dec 20, 2023 |
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Announcement of CA Foundation result |
August 10, 2023 |
To be Notified |
CA Foundation: Marking Scheme
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Time | 3 Hours |
| For Right Answer | +1 |
| For Wrong Answer | -0.25 |
| Pass Mark | 50% |
CA Foundation Result
Students have various options to get their CA foundation Result. Students can get CA Foundation Result by SMS, Mail or through Online mode.
- CA Foundation Result through SMS: Student will need to send CAFND (Space)XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the six-digit Foundation examination roll number of the candidate)
- CA Foundation Result through Mail: Students need to login with email id and password then apply for email registration.
- CA Foundation Result through Online mode: After going on the website the student must give their name and admit card number.
The CA foundation Results are expected to be released by February 2023.
CA Intermediate Exam
The CA Intermediate Exam takes place after completing the CA Foundation Exam. Students must clear CA Foundation in order to sit for CA Intermediate exam.
CA Intermediate: Important Dates
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Particulars |
May 2023 Dates |
November/December Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Last date to register with the Board of studies (BOS) |
November 1, 2023 |
March 1, 2023 |
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Availability of exam form |
February 3, 2023 |
August 10, 2023 |
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Deadline for filling the exam form without late fee |
February 23, 2023 |
September 7, 2023 |
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Deadline for filling CA Intermediate exam form 2023 with late fee (of Rs. 600) |
March 3, 2023 |
September 10, 2023 |
| Re-opening of exam form | - | - |
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Correction window |
March 4 to March 10, 2023 |
September 8, 2023 - September 13, 2023 |
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Availability of admit card |
10 days before exam |
To be Notified |
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CA Intermediate 2023 exam date (Released) |
Group I- May 03, 06, 08, and 10, 2023 Group II- May 12, 14, 16 and 18, 2023 |
Group I - November 2, 4, 6 and 9, 2023 Group II - November 11, 13, 15 and 17, 2023 |
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Announcement of CA Intermediate result |
July 2023 |
January 10, 2023. |
CA Intermediate: Marking Scheme
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| No of Papers | 8 |
| Full Marks | 800 |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Negative Marking | Nil |
| Languages | Hindi and English |
| Time for each paper | 3 Hours |
CA Intermediate Result
Students will need to visit the ICAI website and choose the result link for CA intermediate. Students will need to give their registration number, roll number and PIN Number. After providing the captcha the result will be displayed.
CA Intermediate Result 2023 is yet to be released.
CA Final Exam
CA Final is the last stage of CA Exams. Students after clearing this level become a chartered accountant. The student must also need to complete 2 years and 6 months of practical training in order to become a CA.
CA Final: Important Dates
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Particulars |
May/June Dates |
November/December Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Commencement of application |
February 3, 2023 |
January 2, 2023 (Open) |
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Last date to register with the Board of studies (BOS) |
July 1, 2023 |
January 1, 2023 |
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Availability of exam form |
August 10, 2023 |
February 3, 2023 |
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Deadline for filling the exam date without late fee |
September 7, 2023 |
February 23, 2023 |
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Deadline for filling CA Final exam form 2023 with late fee (of Rs. 600) |
September 10, 2023 |
March 03, 2023 |
| Reopening of CA Final exam form | - | - |
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Correction window |
September 8, 2022 to September 13, 2023 |
March 04 - March 10, 2023 |
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Availability of admit card |
April 2023 |
To be Notified |
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CA Final 2023 exam date |
Group I - November 1, 3, 5 and 7, 2023 Group II - November 10, 12, 14 and 16, 2023 |
Group I- May 02, 04, 07, and 09, 2023 Group II- May 11, 13, 15 and 17, 2023 |
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Announcement of CA Final result |
January 10, 2023 |
To be Announced |
CA Final: Marking Scheme
CA Final Paper 1: Financial Reporting Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 5 questions to be answered from 6 |
| Types of Question | Subjective type of question |
CA Final Paper 2: Strategic Financial Management Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 5 questions to be answered from 6 |
| Types of Question | Subjective types of question |
CA Final Paper 3: Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 5 questions to be answered from 6, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both subjective and objective type of question |
CA Final Paper 4: Corporate and Allied Laws Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 5 questions to be answered from 6, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both subjective and objective type of question |
CA Final Paper 5: Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | Candidates have to answer 5 questions out of 6 |
| Types of Question | Subjective type question |
CA Final Paper 6A: Risk Management Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 4 questions to be answered from 5, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 6B: Financial Services and Capital Markets
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 4 questions to be answered from 5, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 6C: International Taxation Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 4 questions to be answered from 5, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 6D: Economic Laws Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 4 questions to be answered from 5, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 6E: Global Financial Reporting Standards Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 4 questions to be answered from 5, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 6F: Multidisciplinary Case Study Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 4 questions to be answered from 5, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 7: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 5 questions to be answered from 6, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Paper 8: Indirect Tax Laws Exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Questions Asked | 30 MCQ questions in part 1, and 5 questions to be answered from 6, in part 2. |
| Assessment Pattern | 30:70 |
| Types of Question | Both objective and Subjective |
CA Final Result
CA Final Result will be released in the second week of February 2023. Students will be able to check their results by login on to icaiexam.icai.org, icai.org.
CA Exams: FAQs
Ques. How many entrance exams are there for CA?
Ans. There are three CA entrance exams, including CA Foundation exam, CA Intermediate exam and CA final exam.
Ques. Is the CA entrance exam easy?
Ans. The CA entrance exam isn’t very hard. Candidates who have completed their 12th exams successfully, will be able to do well in the CA entrance exams.
Ques. What if I fail in CA Inter?
Ans. If the CA applicants fail in the final exams of the CA, the candidate can reappear for the CA final exams in their next attempt. The number of attempts doesn’t matter here. The only thing that matters is that candidates need to clear all the three phases.
Ques. Why do students fail in CA?
Ans. There are numerous students who fail in the CA exam. The significant reason behind this is that they don’t give much value to the theory in the practical subject. Right amount of theory preparation in the practical subjects is certainly necessary.
Ques. How many CA final attempts?
Ans. The CA final course i s valid for 5 years, and the total number of attempts for this course is 10.
Ques. Does Attempt matter in CA?
Ans. Attempts in CA primarily don't matter. Whether you do it in one time, or the 10th time, if you clear the exams, you are designated as a CA.
Ques. How many subjects are there in CA?
Ans. The CA program consists of a total of 7 subjects, with 100 marks each.
Ques. Who is eligible for the CA exam?
Ans. To fulfil the CA eligibility criteria, candidates need to complete their bachelor's or masters from commerce stream with a minimum of 50 to 60% cut off marks
Ques. Can we study CA at home?
Ans. Definitely. Preparation for the CA exams can be taken in home itself, without coaching. Candidates need to practice the questions on a daily basis, and it would be great if they solve sample papers and have them checked by an expert.
Ques. Who is the youngest CA?
Ans. Nischal Narayanam is the youngest chartered accountant in India.
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