CA Intermediate
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
The Intermediate examination is the second level of ICAI's Chartered Accountancy course, taken after the Foundation or through direct entry by eligib…
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CA Foundation Previous Year Question Papers
Chartered Accountants Foundation Course Examination
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India11 papers · 2026–2026Verified 9 Oct 2026
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About CA Foundation
The Foundation examination is the entry level of the Chartered Accountancy course of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a statutory body. It is held three times a year, in January, May and September, and has four papers of 100 marks: Accounting and Business Laws are descriptive, while Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics are objective with negative marking. A candidate passes with at least 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate at one sitting, which opens registration for the Intermediate course.
Eligibility (summary)
Under ICAI's New Scheme of Education and Training, a Class X passed student may register for the Foundation Course and, after 4 months of theoretical education, appears in the Foundation examination after appearing in the Class XII examination. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Paper 1: Accounting
Descriptive paper, 100 marks, 3 hours
- 2
Paper 2: Business Laws
Descriptive paper, 100 marks, 3 hours
- 3
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Objective paper covering Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics, 100 marks, 2 hours
- 4
Paper 4: Business Economics
Objective paper, 100 marks, 2 hours
AccountingBusiness LawsBusiness MathematicsLogical ReasoningStatisticsBusiness Economics
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Paper 1: Accounting | Accounting: 6 questions, Question 1 compulsory and any four of the remaining five to be answered; 100 marks; 3 hours (2 PM to 5 PM IST, with 15 minutes of advance reading time from 1.45 PM). Answers in English unless the candidate opted for Hindi medium.Foundation September 2026 question paper cover; timings from ICAI announcement No. 13-CA (EXAM)/SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER/2026 dated 2 May 2026 · source |
| Paper 2: Business Laws | Business Laws: 6 questions, Question 1 compulsory and any four of the remaining five to be answered; 100 marks; 3 hours (2 PM to 5 PM IST, with 15 minutes of advance reading time).Foundation September 2026 question paper cover; timings from ICAI announcement No. 13-CA (EXAM)/SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER/2026 dated 2 May 2026 · source |
| Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude: 100 multiple-choice questions with four options, one mark for each correct answer and 1/4 of the mark deducted for each wrong answer; 100 marks; 2 hours (2 PM to 4 PM IST, no advance reading time).Foundation September 2026 question paper booklet cover · source |
| Paper 4: Business Economics | Business Economics: 100 multiple-choice questions with four options, one mark for each correct answer and 1/4 of the mark deducted for each wrong answer; 100 marks; 2 hours (2 PM to 4 PM IST, no advance reading time).Foundation September 2026 question paper booklet cover · source |
Preparing with CA Foundation papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Paper 1: Accounting, Paper 2: Business Laws, Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude, Paper 4: Business Economics.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download CA Foundation previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 11 CA Foundation papers from 2026 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts CA Foundation?
CA Foundation is conducted by the The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 9 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India — official website
- ICAI Question Papers – Foundation Course (listing page)
- ICAI Scheme of Education and Training – At a glance
- ICAI FAQs on New Scheme of Education and Training
- ICAI Important Announcement No. 13-CA (EXAM)/SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER/2026 (2 May 2026)
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