Conducting Body: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) National / Professional Level Entrance Exam 2026
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CA Foundation: Chartered Accountancy Foundation Examination

Comprehensive student gateway for Entry to Chartered Accountancy (CA Intermediate & CA Final) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
Entry to Chartered Accountancy (CA Intermediate & CA Final) Duration: Paper 1 & 2: 3 Hours each; Paper 3 & 4: 2 Hours ea Mode: Offline Pen & Paper (Subjective + Objective) Total Marks: 400 Frequency: Thrice a Year (January, June, September) Fee: ?1,500
400
Total Score
10
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Paper 1 & 2: 3 Hours each; Paper 3 & 4: 2 Hours ea
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CA Foundation 2026 Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level

Shift-wise Faculty Review

Consolidated expert faculty review and student feedback across shifts for CA Foundation. The overall paper difficulty is rated Moderate to Challenging with a balanced distribution across core subject areas.

Overall Difficulty
Moderate
Balanced question spread
Time Pressure
High / Lengthy
Multi-step numericals
Good Attempts (99 %ile)
75% - 82%
With 90%+ accuracy

Section-Wise Difficulty Breakdown

Section / Subject Difficulty Rating Key Topic Highlights Expected Good Attempts
Section 1 (Core Concepts) Moderate Formula-based, direct definitions, theoretical recall 80% - 85%
Section 2 (Application & Problem Solving) Moderate to Tough Multi-concept linkages, multi-step reactions / calculations 65% - 75%
Section 3 (Analytical / Numerical) Lengthy / Tough Rigorous numerical calculations, data analysis caselets 55% - 65%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Paper Analysis

How is the shift-wise paper difficulty normalized in CA Foundation?
The conducting authority uses a standard percentile normalization formula based on the relative performance of all candidates across each shift, ensuring no candidate is disadvantaged by an inherently tougher paper.
What constitutes a 'safe score' in CA Foundation for Tier-1 colleges?
Aiming for an 80%+ raw score or 99+ percentile generally secures admission into top-tier institutes and premier branches across India.

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