While you are prepping for the CA Foundation Exams, this blog will walk you through many helpful resources, insights, suggestions, and tactics. 

The primary level of the CA Course is the CA Foundation.  You'll learn the fundamentals of accounting, business law, mathematics, and economics at this level. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) administers the CA Foundation exams twice a year, in May and November.

Students who attended or enrolled in the class of twelve may register for the CA Foundation course according to the qualifying requirements. You will have four months to prepare after registering to complete the syllabus.

The Pattern Of CA Foundation Exam & Registration Process:

The CA Foundation Exam consists of four subjects, each of which must be passed with a minimum score of 40, for a total score of 200.

*** No Exemption Is Allowed ***

The ICAI registration process for the CA Foundation test consists of two steps

Course Registration - Depending on your attempts, this registration must be completed early. The best time to do it is before January 1 for the May attempt and before July 1 for the November attempt in 2023.

Exam registration: It is required in order to attempt the test, and the time for doing so begins about two to three months before the scheduled exam.

Details of the CA Foundation Course registration process.

Apply for the course by following the steps in the CA Foundation registration process:

Step 1:  Go to the ICAI portal. Go to the "Course Registration" area by clicking the Student's Tab.

Step 2: Select "New User" under the registration form section.

Step 3: Enter your information, including your name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar card details, phone number, email address, and password.

Registration for CA Foundation Courses

Step 4: Select "Generate OTP" and proceed with its verification. Your listed mobile phone number will receive the OTP, and your email address will receive the verification link.

Step 5: Your personal profile will be created after verification, and you will be sent the login information.

Step 6: Log in now, then choose "Student Cycle. , click "Apply for Foundation," enter the required information, and then select "Save and Next."

Step 7: Finally, make the registration payments. You will need a Master /Visa /Maestro Credit /Debit /Rupay / Net Banking Card because the fees must be paid online.

Step 8: You'll receive the registration form after successfully paying the CA Foundation registration charges.

The candidate must sign the form properly and deposit it within seven days.

CA Foundation Important facts

The Important documents for the CA Foundation registration are:

• 10th Class Report Card
• 12th Admit card
• Passport-size Photo
• Proof of Nationality for Foreign students

What is the Eligibility For the CA Foundation exam?

Students who have passed their class 12 examination as acknowledged by the Government are eligible to apply for CA Foundation, according to the qualifying requirements.

However, the ICAI has changed the qualifying requirements and permitted temporary registration for students who have not passed their 12th Exams due to the delay of the Central & State Governments in the class result announcement. 

After clearing the Class 10th exams, ICAI now permits candidates to provisionally register for the CA Foundation program. Additionally, it has been stated that the candidate's provisional admission will only be modified or regularised when they have successfully completed their Class 12 exams.

Graduates and Post-Graduates who wish to pursue a career in accounting may enroll immediately. They are eligible for the Direct Entry System for the CA Intermediate exam.

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CA Foundation Important Dates

The CA Foundation examinations will be conducted in June 2023 

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How to Check Your CA Foundation Exam result? 

• Visit the official website icai.nic.in
• Click on the result link for Foundation Examination
• Enter your 6 Digit Roll Number and PIN/Registration No and submit
• The CA Foundation result scorecard will appear on the screen
• Download and check.

Here’s a direct link to check ICAI CA Foundation result.     

How to get CA Foundation Admit Card?

To enter the examination, you must have an admit card. Admit cards are typically distributed by ICAI 14 days before the tests. Additionally, it no longer sends physical or offline admission cards. The ICAI website  is the only place to download your CA Foundation admission card online.

To avoid a last-minute rush, take the printouts at least 10 days prior to the exam. Take 3–4 xeroxes of the admit card since it can only be downloaded three times. You have the opportunity to correct any errors in Center or Medium that you noticed after downloading.

 CA Foundation Course Fees

You must pay Rs. 9000 at the registration time and Rs. 200 for the prospectus. Additionally, we advise you to subscribe to the journal. It will help you to stay updated.  You must submit a foundation exam application and pay Rs 1500.

The registration fee for international students will be $700 + $20 for the foundation prospectus. For international students, the exam form costs $325.

The table below shows the whole CA Foundation tuition plan for Indian and international candidates.

How long Will Take To prepare for the CA Foundation Exam?

A student should make sure they sign up with a tuition provider (SJC Home Page Link) who has experience in coaching students at all levels of the Chartered Accountancy Course because this will be their first official exam.

Nearly 500 hrs of initial study with your tuition provider and 300 hrs of self-directed learning are required for the CA Foundation (SJC CA Foundation Course Landing Page Link) course. 

This normally lasts 6-7 months as follows:

• 4 to 4.5 months for tuition.
• 3 months for self-study and exam prep.

Take the help of chapter-by-chapter exams and group tests.  It is advised that you attempt to finish the full course on the first reading at least 3 to 3.5 months prior to your exam. 

Planning according to your need and potential is the most important thing. As Abraham Lincon once said, 

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe“. 

It will be of great help if you make a detailed study plan before you start preparing.     

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How to prepare CA Foundation

What study material should you use for CA Foundation Exam?

The tuition provider's content should form the base. It is essential that you also read the material provided by the ICAI, which you must keep as your primary source of information.

For the below-mentioned study material

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• ICAI Study Guide
• Previous Exam Papers

Revision Test Papers (RTPs) are released by the ICAI a few months prior to each exam. To assist students to review specific subjects, they offer chapter-level questions.

Mock Test Papers (or "MTPs"): Before each trial, the ICAI holds mock exams.

Download CA Foundation Previous Year Question Paper 

• Paper-1: Principles and Practice of Accounting
• Paper-2: Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting
• Paper-3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics
  
• Paper-4: Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge

What should be the best way to revise the CA Foundation Exam Syllabus?

Revision strategy is equally important as study planning.  Things you should keep in mind while revising for CA Foundation Exam:

• Make a detailed schedule for the previous month.
• Take two topics at once. Study theory and practical with equal importance Consider combining both theory and practical. 
• Revise your notes adequately in 5–6 days. Revise all key terms and rules related to law. Formulas should be written on separate sheets of paper.
• To avoid wasting time on the same types of questions, review every area during your first revising and mark those that are the same.
• Try to finish one question of each category during the second revision, and note the questions that require the third revision.
• Read the concepts throughout your final and third readings, and only complete the questions you believe require one more review.

You can get more detailed revision planning by reading here

How to practice Mock-Test For CA Foundation Exam?

The CA examinations can be compared to a game of chess; practice is the key to mastering the exam. Mock exams provide you a preview of what to expect, including exam-day nervousness, difficulties remembering and linking questions to relevant topics, managing your speed, and dealing with uncertainty. It is recommended to schedule many chapter-wise and group assessments in addition to at least 2 different full mock exams.

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Use OMR answer paper for effective practice when taking mock tests. You might only receive a few sheets for rough, so practice using them wisely while taking mock tests.

What Challenges Could You Face In The Actual Exam and How To Prepare For It?

Keeping yourself calm is the most important thing during this journey. So you should try and keep your mind clear and confident. That will double your energy.

How Could SJC Help You To Crack CA Foundation?

We are one of the leading educational institutes continuously trying to improve our method of teaching to provide holistic and effective education. Like every other institute that provides coaching for CA & CMA, we also have experienced faculty, top notched study material, etc. So, what does make us different? It is our utmost attention to each and every student that makes us different. 

Let's check these points: 

•  Our work doesn’t end with the completion of the syllabus. We work till the result is achieved alongside with student. Our systematic test series and on-time feedback help students prepare more efficiently. 
  (Enrollment) —> (Classes) —> (Chapterwise Tests) —> (Syllabus completion) —> (Revision 1 + Part tests) —> (Revision 2 +  Full Tets) —> (Revision 3 + Full Tests + Important Question) —> (Result)
• We provide continuous guidance on time management skills, effectivity, focus, Smart study. 
• Our support team is always ready to help students in every possible way. We have a WhatsApp doubt-solving feature for on-time doubt clearing.  
• Students can join and discuss together by joining our telegram, WhatsApp, and youtube. 
• We transform students to become better with each passing step. The mentorship and motivation we provide help the student not only to crack the exam but to build a life of confidence.