CA Foundation Exam Guide 2027
CA Foundation (Chartered Accountancy Foundation Examination) is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. It is used for entry to the Chartered Accountancy course. This guide covers who can apply, how selection works, what is tested and how to prepare.
- Accounting & Finance
- Pen and paper
CA Foundation at a glance
- Full name
- Chartered Accountancy Foundation Examination
- Conducted by
- the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- Used for
- entry to the Chartered Accountancy course
- Mode
- Pen and paper
- Who can apply
- Class 12 (or equivalent) with registration under the ICAI scheme.
- What is tested
- Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics
- Official website
- icai.org
How CA Foundation selection works
- 1Foundation
- 2Intermediate
- 3Articleship and Final
How to prepare for CA Foundation
- Practise accounting questions daily; presentation counts in the written papers.
- Read the ICAI study material since questions come from it.
- Before you apply, read the latest official notification at icai.org. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change every cycle and are not listed here.
Choosing CA Foundation coaching
Coaching helps most when you need structure, regular tests and a peer group. Ask any centre for the batch size, the full fee including GST, a trial class and last year's results with roll numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CA Foundation?+−
CA Foundation (Chartered Accountancy Foundation Examination) is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. It is used for entry to the Chartered Accountancy course.
Who can apply for CA Foundation?+−
Class 12 (or equivalent) with registration under the ICAI scheme.
What are the stages of CA Foundation?+−
CA Foundation runs in 3 stages: 1. Foundation; 2. Intermediate; 3. Articleship and Final.
What does CA Foundation test?+−
CA Foundation covers Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics.
Are the dates and fees for CA Foundation on this page?+−
No. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change each cycle, so confirm them in the official notification at icai.org before you apply.