ICAI CA 2022 inter and final exams for the December session were conducted from December 14 to December 20, 2022. The exam was conducted in offline mode with a duration of 3 hours. The registration process for the May session of ICAI CA 2022 is going to be conducted from February 21, 2023. Candidates will be able to apply for the exam at the official website – icai.nic.in. Check ICAI CA Application Process
What is ICAI Exam? ICAI Exam or CA Exam is a national-level examination, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for certifying aspirants of the Chartered Accountant profession. The exam is conducted on various levels, twice a year (May and December) in online mode. The exam is conducted in English, which has a duration of 2 hours. Around 192 cities in India and 8 cities abroad conduct the examination.
According to the University Grants Commission, a CA qualification is treated as equivalent to a postgraduate degree in India. ICAI exam will be conducted at three different levels as per a CA course offered by the conducting body.
The three different levels of the Chartered Accountant course, which the aspirants need to clear to qualify for the program and become a CA are:
- CPT: Common Proficiency Test (exempted for candidates who have graduated)
- CA Exam Foundation: 4 papers
- CA Exam Intermediate: 8 papers
- CA Exam Final: 8 papers
ICAI Exam 2022 Dates
Given below are the dates for ICAI Exam :
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| ICAI CA Exam Registration Starts (May Session) | February 21, 2022 |
| Last date to submit Application Form | March 13, 2022 |
| Last date to submit Application Form with late fees | March 20, 2022 |
| ICAI CA Foundation Exam Date (May Session) | June 24 – 30, 2022 (Revised) |
| ICAI CA Intermediate Exam Date | Group 1- May 15, 18, 20, 22 |
| Group 2- May 24, 26, 28, 30 | |
| ICAI CA Final Exam Date | Group 1- May 14, 17, 19, 21 |
| Group 2- May 23, 25, 27, 29 | |
| ICAI CA Registration (November Session) | July 1, 2022 |
| ICAI CA Admit Card 2022 for December Session | November 30, 2022 |
| ICAI CA 2022 December Session Exam | December 14 – 20, 2022 |
| ICAI CA 2022 Result for Inter and Final Exams (November Session) | January 10, 2023 |
| ICAI CA 2022 Result for Inter and Final Exams (December Session) | February 3, 2023 (Out) |
ICAI Exam 2022 Highlights
| Exam Name | ICAI Chartered Accountant Exam |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | Two hours |
| Language | English |
| Exam Purpose | Certifying Chartered Accountants in India |
| Course Offered | Chartered Accountancy |
| No. of Test Cities | 192 cities in India and 8 cities abroad |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 1800 419 2929 |
| Exam Website | icaiexam.icai.org |
ICAI Exam 2022 Results
- ICAI Exam Results are announced separately for Foundation Exam, Intermediate Exam, and Final Exams.
- Applicants can download their ICAI Exam Results, which are released on the official website.
- Candidates can log in to the admission portal using their login credentials for accessing the results.
- ICAI Exam Scorecard will be sent by post to the candidates 4 to 5 weeks after the declaration of results.
ICAI Exam 2022 Results: How to Check?
Given below are the step-by-step instructions to check ICAI Results:
- Visit the official website of the conducting body - http://caresults.icai.org/icai_results/index.php
- Click on the exam results or merit list link of their CA exam.
- After clicking on the link, candidates will be redirected to the results portal.
- In the portal, candidates must enter their login credentials, i.e. roll number and pin number/ registration number.
- After successfully entering their details, candidates must click on submit, which will redirect them to the results.
ICAI Exam 2022 Results: Scorecard Verification
- Applicants are required to check their scorecard or send for revaluation by paying a demand draft of INR 200 in favor of the Secretary, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, payable at New Delhi.
- Candidates are sent ICAI Exam Scorecards post 4-5 weeks after the declaration of results.
- In case the candidates do not receive their scorecard, they can contact the official conducting body by writing at dms_examhelpline@icai.in.
ICAI Exam Results Through SMS
ICAI Exam Results can be obtained through SMS. To get results mentioning scores in each paper on your mobile, you can send an SMS as mentioned below:
| Course | ICAI Exam Results via SMS |
|---|---|
| For the CA Common Proficiency Test (CPT) exam | CACPT (Space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575 |
| For the Foundation Course | CAFND (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575 |
| For Intermediate Examination (Old Syllabus) | CAIPCOLD (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575 |
| For Intermediate Examination (New Syllabus) | CAIPCNEW (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575 |
| For Final Examination (Old Syllabus) | CAFNLOLD (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575 |
| For Final Examination (New Syllabus) | CAFNLNEW (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575 |
ICAI Exam Toppers
CA Final toppers 2022
| CA Topper | Marks obtained | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Harsh Choudhary | 618 | 1 |
| Shikha Jain | 617 | 2 |
| Ramyashree | 617 | 2 |
| Mansi Agarwal | 613 | 3 |
CA Intermediate toppers November 2022
| CA Topper | Marks obtained | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Diksha Goyal | 693 | 1 |
| Tulika Jalan | 677 | 2 |
| Saksham Jain | 672 | 3 |
ICAI Exam Previous Years Results Analysis and Toppers will give the candidates’ an idea about what to expect for their exam.
ICAI CA July 2021 Final (New Scheme) Toppers
Given below are the toppers for ICAI CA July 2021 Final (New Scheme) toppers:
| CA Final New Course | Topper Name | Marks Obtained | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Nandini Agrawal | 614/800 | 76.75% |
| AIR 2 | Sakshi Airan | 613/800 | 76.63% |
| AIR 3 | Bagrecha Sakshi Rajendra Kumar | 613/800 | 75.63% |
ICAI CA July 2021 Final (Old Scheme) Toppers
Given below are ICAI CA July 2021 Final (Old Scheme) toppers:
| CA Final Old Course | Topper Name | Marks Obtained | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Ruth Clare Dsilva | 472/800 | 59% |
| AIR 2 | Malavika R Krishnan | 446/800 | 55.75% |
ICAI CA Final July 2021 Results Analysis
Given below are ICAI CA Final Exam (Old Scheme) July 2021 Results analysis:
| Groups | Number of candidates appeared | Number of candidates passed | Pass percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 12556 | 1348 | 10.74 |
| Group II | 17044 | 2194 | 12.87 |
| Group I and II | 3949 | 62 | 1.57 |
Given below are the statistics of ICAI CA Final Exam (New Scheme) July 2021:
| Groups | Number of candidates appeared | Number of candidates passed | Pass percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 49358 | 9986 | 20.23 |
| Group II | 42203 | 7328 | 17.36 |
| Group I and II | 23981 | 2870 | 11.97 |
ICAI CA Foundation Results July 2021 Statistics
Given below are ICAI CA Foundation July 2021 Results Analysis:
| Gender | Number of candidates appeared | Number of candidates passed | Pass percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 38917 | 10150 | 26.08 |
| Female | 33050 | 9008 | 27.26 |
| Total | 71967 | 19158 | 26.62 |
ICAI Exam 2022 Eligibility
ICAI Exam 2022 Eligibility is set by the conducting body for admissions into the course. Direct entry applicants are required to have scored the minimum marks in their qualifying exam to apply.
- Each level has its specific academic requirements, which must be fulfilled.
- There are no specific age requirements for applying to ICAI Exam.
- Applicants who have completed the 10th class are eligible to provisionally apply for ICAI Exams, however, they will only be eligible for admissions after they have completed the 12th board exams.
Given below are the course-wise eligibility criteria for various ICAI Exams through direct entry:
ICAI Foundation Exam
- Candidates who have passed Class 12 or their equivalent exam from a recognized board.
ICAI Intermediate Exam
- Candidates who have qualified for the foundation course are eligible to apply for the exam.
Or
- For direct entry, candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in commerce graduate or postgraduate courses or 60% marks in other graduates or postgraduate courses.
ICAI Final Exam
- Candidates who have qualified for the CA Intermediate Exam and cleared 2 groups are eligible to apply for the exam.
- Candidates must have 2.5 years of practical experience and have experienced an ICITSS.
ICAI Exam 2022 Application Form
ICAI Exam Application Forms for Foundation, Intermediate, or Final Courses can be found online at the official website of the conducting body.
Given below are the step-by-step instructions to register for ICAI Exam 2022 Application Form:
Step 1: ICAI Exam 2022 Registration
- Visit the official website of ICAI - icaiexam.icai.org/
- New applicants must click on Login/Register and proceed to “New Registration”
- When ICAI Registration Form pops up, candidates must fill in the required information in the allotted slots.
- In this form, applicants must choose their course/level and fill in information like selecting prefix, registration number (must be selected), candidates’ date of birth, valid email, mobile number, and landline number
- Click on confirm and register for ICAI exam
Step 2: Fill in ICAI Exam Application Form
- After completing the registration, applicants must move on to filling the application form.
- Applicants must authenticate using course, date of birth, and SRN.
- After authentication, enter your email and mobile number and log in using the registration number and password.
- After logging in, applicants must fill in their address and other personal information as well as the academic information required in the application form.
- Applicants must also upload the required documents, i.e. Photograph & Signature in the size of 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm
Step 3: ICAI Exam Application Fees Payment
- After completing the application form, applicants are required to pay the due ICAI Application Fees.
- ICAI Application Forms are free of charge, however, applicants must pay the exam fees at the time of registration.
- Applicants can pay the fees online mode at the payment gateway provided on the official website.
Given below are the methods to pay the application fees
- Debit Card or Credit Card (Visa or Master or Maestro/ Rupay)
- Net Banking
- Bhim UPI payment
ICAI Exam 2022 Application Fees
- For admissions into the CPT, applicants must pay INR 400/-
Given below are the application fees for ICAI Exam:
| Course | Single Group | Both Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course | INR 1,500 | - |
| Intermediate/ Intermediate (IPC) Course | INR 1,500 | INR 2,700 |
| Final Course (Old & New) | INR 1,800 | INR 3,300 |
ICAI Exam 2022 Application Form Instructions
- Once a login ID is created, applicants will receive a username and password through email, and SMS, using which, applicants can log in using their credentials.
- If the photograph or signature is not clear, applicants must attach the photograph or sign at the required place.
- Candidates may be required to get their ICAI CA Application Form attested by a Chartered Accountant or a Gazetted Officer or Principal of School/College.
ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card
- ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card is released for candidates who have successfully registered for the exam.
- Candidates are required to bring their admit cards to gain admission into the exam hall.
ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card: How to Download?
Given below are the step-by-step instructions to download ICAI Exam Admit Card:
- Step 1: Candidates must log into the candidates portal at the official website of the conducting body - icaiexam.icai.org/ using their registration number and password
- Step 2: After logging in, applicants must click on the admit card tab, which will redirect them to a pdf file of the admit card.
- Step 3: After downloading the pdf format of ICAI Exam Admit Card, applicants can take a printout of the card.
ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card: Recover Password
Given below are the steps to recover ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card login password:
- Step 1: Applicants must go to the login tab, and click on the forgot password tab.
- Step 2: Applicants will be redirected to another tab with other options to recover the password.
- Step 3: Applicants can use any 3 options to recover their password.
Given below are the options to recover the password:
- Option A: Recovering Password via email: Candidates must enter their registration number, mobile number/ email ID, and security question
- Option B: Recovering Password using registration number, date of birth, and security question
- Option C: Recovering Password using registration number, bar code & pin.
ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card: Details Mentioned
Given below are the details mentioned in ICAI Exam Admit Card:
- Candidates Name
- Candidates Registration Number
- Program details
- Candidate’s photo and signature
- Exam venue and timing
ICAI Exam 2022 Admit Card Helpdesk
- Candidates without admit cards will not be allowed to enter without the exam hall.
- In case of any discrepancy, candidates must report it to the conducting body immediately.
Given below are the contact details of the conducting body:
| Course Name | Email ID | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| CA Foundation | foundation_examhelpline@icai.in | 0120 3894811, 812 |
| CA Intermediate | intermediate_examhelpline@icai.in | 0120 3054806, 819 |
| CA Final | final_examhelpline@icai.in | 0120 3894807, 808, 827 |
ICAI Exam 2022 Exam Pattern
ICAI Exam 2022 Exam Pattern is different for the qualifying exam of various levels, i.e. CPT, Foundation, Intermediate and Final levels.
- CPT/ Common Proficiency Test is conducted for admissions to the ICAI exam.
- Foundation Course is conducted for application comprehension and knowledge of the subject.
- Intermediate Course is conducted for analysis, application comprehension, and knowledge of the subject.
- The final Course is conducted for Evaluation & Synthesis, Analysis & Application, and Comprehension & Knowledge of the subject.
ICAI Common Proficiency Test Exam
Given below are the details for ICAI CPT Exam:
- ICAI CPT question paper is conducted in a pen-paper format in two sessions with 2 hours for each session.
- The questions will include 4 sections, i.e. Fundamentals of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics, and Quantitative Aptitude.
- Each correct answer will award applicants 1 mark, and 1/4 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Applicants will be allowed to choose Hindi in the question paper booklet for answering the questions.
ICAI Foundation Level Exam
Given below are the details for ICAI Foundation Level Exam:
- ICAI Foundation will include 4 papers that test the candidate’s comprehension and knowledge of the business and accounts subject that is taught to the applicants.
- Applicants can choose their question papers in English or Hindi languages
- Paper 2 will be of business have two sections on law and correspondence.
- Paper 3 will include 2 parts which are about logical reasoning and statistics
- Paper 4 will consist of business economics and commercial knowledge
- Each paper is of 100 marks and the exam duration for each paper will be 3 hours.
- Paper 1 and Paper 2 will consist of objective-type questions, Paper 3 and Paper 4 will consist of subjective questions.
- ICAI Foundation exam is conducted as an offline exam, twice a year.
- Every incorrect answer will deduct 1/4 marks.
- Applicants who have appeared for the exam must score a minimum of 40% in each paper and 50% marks aggregate to clear the exam.
Weightage for ICAI CA Foundation Exam
| Papers | Comprehension and Knowledge | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Principles and Practice of Accounting | 5-20% | 80-95% |
| Business Laws | 50-65% | 35-50% |
| Business Correspondence and Reporting | 100% | - |
| Business and Commercial Knowledge | 100% | - |
| Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning | - | 100% |
| Business Economics | 40-50% | 50-60% |
ICAI Intermediate Level Exam
Given below are the details for ICAI Intermediate Level Exam:
- ICAI Intermediate Level Exam is an offline exam conducted twice a year.
- ICAI Intermediate exam is divided into 2 groups, in which applicants can appear for either one or both.
- Each paper is of 100 marks and the duration of each paper will be of 3 hours.
- With the revised exam pattern, Papers 2, 4, 6, and 7 will have a 30% weightage of objective-type questions.
- Around 70% weightage is off subjective type questions.
- There will be no negative markings in this exam.
- The 1st question for each exam is mandatory, however, the choice of attempting is given to all other questions.
Weightage for ICAI CA Intermediate Exam
| Papers | Comprehension and Knowledge | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 5-15% | 85-95% |
| Company Law Other Law | 40-55% | 45-60% |
| 35-55% | 45-65% | |
| Economics for Finance | 60-80% | 20-40% |
| Cost and Management Accounting | 20-30% | 70-80% |
| Income Tax Laws | 5-20% | 80-95% |
| Indirect Taxes | 20-45% | 55-80% |
| Financial Management | 20-30% | 70-80% |
| Advanced Accounting | 5-15% | 85-95% |
| Strategic Management | 50-70% | 30-50% |
| Enterprise Information Sytems | 40-65% | 35-60% |
| Auditing and Assurance | 30-55% | 45-70% |
ICAI Final Level Exam
Given below are the details for ICAI Final Level Exam:
- ICAI Final Level Exam is an offline exam conducted twice a year.
- Applicants can choose from English or Hindi language in their preferred language of question paper
- Each paper is of 100 marks, and each paper will have a duration of 3 hours.
- Around 30% weightage of Papers 3, 4, 7, and 8 will contain objective-type questions.
- Whereas the rest 70% weightage will have subjective type questions.
- Paper 6 is an elective paper and applicants need to choose any one of 6 subjects, as per their preferences.
- There are no negative marks for this exam.
- Applicants should score a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in aggregate to qualify for the exam.
Weightage for ICAI CA Final Exam
| Papers | Comprehension and Knowledge | Analysis and Application | Evaluation and Synthesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Reporting | 5-15% | 55-85% | 15-25% |
| Strategic Financial Management | 10-20% | 20-40% | 50-60% |
| Corporate Law | 15-25% | 40-55% | 30-35% |
| Economic Law | 30-50% | 50-70% | |
| Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics | 15-25% | 40-70% | 20-30% |
| Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation | 10-15% | 45-55% | 35-40% |
| Direct Tax Laws | 5-10% | 55-75% | 20-35% |
| International Taxation | 40-50% | 50-60% | |
| Indirect Tax Law: Part I: GST | 10-30% | 40-70% | 20-30% |
| Part II: Customs and FTP | 20-40% | 40-70% | 10-20% |
ICAI Exam 2022 Syllabus
ICAI Exam 2022 Syllabus is different for all levels of the exam, i.e. Foundation Exam, Intermediate Exam, and Final Exams.
- ICAI Foundation Exam will test the candidate’s entry-level knowledge on various subjects related to accountancy, business laws, economics, and more.
- ICAI Intermediate Exam is conducted for candidates who have basic knowledge and understanding of the subject. The exam will test the candidates working knowledge of the subject.
- ICAI Final Exam is the last of all and will qualify the applicant as a Chartered Accountant. To clear the paper, applicants must score 40% in each paper and 50% marks in aggregate. After qualifying for the paper, candidates will be able to become practicing CA.
ICAI Foundation Exam Syllabus
- ICAI Foundation level exam is an entry-level exam for applicants pursuing a professional Chartered Accountant career.
- This national-level exam will consist of 4 papers that test the applicant’s entry-level knowledge of the subject.
Given below are the syllabus and important topics asked in the CA Foundation level exam:
| Papers | CA Foundation Syllabus | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Principles and Practice of Accounting | - |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws and Business Correspondence | Business Laws |
| Business Correspondence and Reporting | ||
| Paper 3 | Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics | Business Mathematics |
| Logical Reasoning | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Paper 4 | Business Economics and Business & Commercial Knowledge | Business Economics |
| Business and Commercial Knowledge |
ICAI Intermediate Exam Syllabus
After qualifying for foundation, CA Intermediate will be conducted with a total of 8 papers. At this level, aspirants working knowledge of the subject is tested.
Given below are the syllabus and important topics asked in ICAI Intermediate level exam:
| Group - I | Group - II |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Advanced Accounting |
Corporate and Other Laws:
| Auditing & Assurance |
| Cost and Management Accounting | Enterprise Information Systems & Strategic Management
|
Taxation:
| Financial Management & Economics for Finance
|
ICAI Final Exam Syllabus
In the Final Exam, 8 papers are conducted with each paper carrying 100 marks. At this level, candidates advanced knowledge of the subject is tested.
Given below are the syllabus and important topics asked in ICAI Final level exam:
| Group - I | Group - II |
|---|---|
| Financial Reporting | Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation |
| Strategic Financial Management | Elective Paper (Choose One):
|
| Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation
|
| Corporate and Economic Laws | Indirect Tax Laws
|
ICAI Study Materials
Given below are ICAI Study Materials for the exam:
| Books | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Shuchita Prakashan Solved Scanner CA Foundation (New Syllabus) Paper-1 Principles And Practice Of Accounting | CA Amar Omar, CA Rasika Goenka, CA Nishant Kumar |
| Shuchita Prakashan Solved Scanner CA Foundation (New Syllabus) Paper-2 Business Laws And Business Correspondence And Reporting | CA Amar Omar, CA Rasika Goenka |
| Cost Accounting For CA - IPC - ATC | M. P. Gupta |
| Grewal’s Accountancy (For CA Foundation) | M. P. Gupta, B. M. Agarwal |
| Financial Accounting | Dr. S N Maheshwari, Dr. Suneel K Maheshwari, CA Sharad K Maheshwari |
| CA Foundation (New Syllabus) Solved Planner Solved Papers With Explanation | YCT Expert Team |
| EduGorilla Business Economics And Business And Commercial Knowledge (Paper 4) CA Foundation Exam | 10 Mock Test | Rohit Manglik |
| Shuchita Prakashan Scanner CA Intermediate Group-I (New Syllabus) Paper-1 Accounting (Applicable For May 2021) | Dr.Arpita Ghose and Gourab Ghose |
ICAI Mock Test
Candidates can access the mock tests for ICAI CA 2022 from the official website. Check the subject-wise date of the mock test for ICAI CA 2022 December session:
CA Foundation mock test series 2 dates
| Subject | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 - Principles and practice of accounting | November 28, 2022 | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Paper 2 - Business laws and business correspondence and reporting | November 29, 2022 | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Paper 3 - Business mathematics and logical reasoning and statistics | November 30, 2022 | 2 pm to 4 pm |
| Paper 4 - Business economics and business and commercial knowledge | December 1, 2022 | 2 pm to 4 pm |
ICAI Exam 2022 FAQs
Ques. Which exam should I take to practice CA?
Ans. To practice CA, candidates must clear Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams. The candidates must complete the 8-month course to complete ICAI Exam.
Ques. Can I pursue CA after the 12th?
Ans. Yes. Students who passed 12th can register for Foundation course, after which they can pursue Intermediate and Final level exams. After successful completion of all three, they will be able to pursue a career as CA.
Ques. Can I pursue CA after the 10th?
Ans. After the 10th, candidates can provisionally register for the foundation course. However, candidates will only be given admissions after the completion of the 12th class.
Ques. Is maths a compulsory subject for ICAI exam?
Ans. Candidates must have a strong understanding and base of knowledge in mathematics to prepare for ICAI exam. Becoming a CA will include subjects such as taxation, accountancy, quantitative ability, statistics, etc.
Ques. Can I pursue CA after graduation?
Ans. Yes, candidates who have graduated from a recognized college or university are exempted from CPT Exam. Candidates with 55% marks aggregate in their graduation can directly start their articles and appear for the IPCC exam.
Ques. Where can I get the study material for ICAI Exam?
Ans. After successful completion of ICAI Exam Registration, candidates can choose to order a study kit. This will be sent to the candidates 2-3 weeks after the order is placed. Candidates can also find the old curriculum and syllabus by visiting the official website and clicking on the student’s section of Chartered Accountants.
Ques. Who can I contact in case of complaints or difficulties regarding ICAI Exam?
Ans. In case of difficulty, candidates can contact the conducting body by phone or email. Candidates can contact them through:
- Phone: +91-0120-3045943 /+91-0120-3045947
- Mobile: 9289306999 / 07042436004 (During Working Hours - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
- Email: cdsonline@icai.in
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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