CA Entrance Exam 2025

Updated On: August 21, 2024 08:45 PM

The CA entrance exam 2025 dates are out. CA Foundation 2025 registration is open till September 1, 2024 for January 2025 session while the CA Intermediate registration closed on May 1. The CA Final registration last date is January 31 for the May 2025 session.

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ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2025
ICAI CA Intermediate Exam 2025
ICAI CA Final Exam 2025
CA Admission Process 2025
CA Exam Syllabus 2025
Faqs

Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams 2025 will follow a structured cycle across three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. The CA Foundation level comprises four papers while the Intermediate and Final levels consist of six papers each. These CA entrance exams are in the form of written tests conducted by ICAI in a traditional pen and paper format and include both long-form answers and multiple choices.

Foundation and intermediate level examinations of CA are conducted three times in a calendar year in January, May and September, whereas CA final examinations are conducted only twice a year in May and November. These levels are ordered in a hierarchy and the Foundation level is the easiest, with the difficulty level increasing with each level of CA exams. To pass each level of the CA course exams, a candidate must get at least 40% per cent on every paper and an average score of 50% overall.

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ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2025

The ICAI CA Foundation Exam for January 2025 is an essential milestone for individuals working towards becoming Chartered Accountants in India. Registration for the exam is open till September 1, 2024 and candidates must ensure that they meet the basic minimum requirement of passing the 10+2 or any other equivalent examination. The CA Foundation exam dates 2025 are expected to be between January 9 and January 15, 2025. The CA Foundation examination is divided into four groups and each paper is worth 400 marks in total.

ICAI CA Intermediate Exam 2025

The ICAI CA Intermediate Exam for May 2025 is one of the significant steps for candidates who want to pursue a Chartered Accountant profession in India. Students can register for CA Intermediate online and pay the registration fee which is Rs 18,000 for two groups and Rs 13,000 for one group only. This exam is conducted three times a year in May, September and January, respectively. For the May 2025 examination, applicants are required to register at least eight months before the exam is scheduled. The candidates are encouraged to study hard since the curriculum covers detailed areas of accounting, law, and taxation pertinent to their career in finance and accounting.

ICAI CA Final Exam 2025

The ICAI CA Final Exam which is scheduled for May 2025 is one of the most important steps for the would-be Chartered Accountants of India. Registration for the exam will close on January 1, 2025. However, the CA Final exam dates 2025 are not yet announced. Under the new scheme, the CA Final syllabus includes six subjects divided into two groups: Group 1 includes subjects like Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Management and Advanced Auditing while Group 2 includes the subjects of Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation, Indirect Tax Laws and Integrated Business Solutions.

CA Admission Process 2025

The CA admission process for 2025 under the new ICAI scheme offers two primary entry routes: These include the CA Foundation route and the Direct Entry route.

CA Foundation Route

This is the more common route used by students after they have appeared for their Class 12 or any equivalent examination. Students wishing to pursue CA Foundation must enrol in the course and before sitting for exams, they are supposed to complete four months of studying. The registration is valid for three years; there is a provision to take the foundation exams more than once.

CA Direct Entry Route

This option is open only to students who fulfil certain conditions like holding a degree in Commerce or a related field at the graduate or postgraduate level. Such students may enrol directly into the CA Intermediate level without passing the Foundation level. However, after registration, one is required to complete eight months of compulsory study before attempting the CA Intermediate Exams. On passing, they can start their three-year articleship training, which is followed by the CA Final exam.

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CA Exam Syllabus 2025

The CA Exam Syllabus 2025 under the new ICAI scheme introduced in 2023 has undergone significant changes across all three levels, which a candidate needs to clear to become a chartered accountant. Please find below a clear table that shows the syllabus for each level of the course, the marks associated with each subject, and the highlights for each level:

Level	Subject Name	Marks	Key Highlights
CA Foundation	1. Accounting	100	Focus on accounting principles, preparation of financial statements, and accounting processes.
	2. Business Laws	100	Covers the Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, and Companies Act.
	3. Quantitative Aptitude	100	Includes topics on statistics, logical reasoning, and mathematical applications.
	4. Business Economics	100	Focuses on micro and macroeconomic principles and their application in business contexts.
	Total	400	Students must score a minimum of 50% to pass, with negative marking of 0.25 for wrong MCQs.
CA Intermediate	1. Advanced Accounting	100	Emphasises accounting standards and advanced accounting techniques.
	2. Corporate and Other Laws	100	Divided into Company Law and other laws, focusing on compliance and regulatory frameworks.
	3. Taxation	100	Covers Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws.
	4. Cost and Management Accounting	100	Focuses on cost control and management accounting strategies.
	5. Auditing and Assurance	100	Covers auditing standards, ethics, and assurance services.
	6. Financial Management and Strategic Management	100	Divided into Financial Management and Strategic Management topics.
	Total	600	Each paper includes 30% MCQs, and students need 50% to pass, with no negative marking for MCQs
CA Final	1. Financial Reporting	100	Advanced reporting standards and financial statement preparation.
	2. Strategic Financial Management	100	Focus on strategic decision-making and financial management techniques.
	3. Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics	100	In-depth study of auditing practices and ethical considerations in the profession.
	4. Corporate and Economic Laws	100	Covers corporate governance, economic laws, and compliance issues.
	5. Financial Management and Strategic Management	100	Advanced concepts in financial management and strategy formulation.
	6. Direct Tax Laws and Indirect Tax Laws	100	Comprehensive coverage of taxation laws, including assessment procedures and compliance.
	Total	600	Similar passing criteria as Intermediate, with 30% MCQs and with no negative marking for MCQs.

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FAQs

What are the changes in CA Intermediate Syllabus under the new ICAI scheme?

The new CA Intermediate syllabus is effective from May 2024, and there is a decrease in the number of papers which is reduced to six. Changes made include combining Corporate Laws with basic business legislation and eliminating Enterprise Information Systems. Also, the exams will now have 30% of multiple choice questions and the articleship period will now take two years instead of three to complete.

How many papers are there in the CA Foundation Course?

Under the new ICAI scheme, the Foundation Course consists of 4 papers. These papers are:

Accounting (100 marks)
Business Laws (100 marks)
Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) - covering Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics
Business Economics (100 marks)

What is the fee for the CA Foundation Course?

Under the new ICAI CA Scheme, the fee for the CA Foundation Course is Rs 10,700. These costs are Rs 9000 for registration, Rs 1500 for examination fees and Rs 200 for prospectus. Extra charges may be applicable for student journals and coaching etc.

What are the scheduled dates for the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams in 2025?

The CA Foundation exams in 2025 will take place in January 2025 (specific dates to be released later) and June 2025 (no specific dates announced as yet). The CA Intermediate exams are scheduled to be held in May 2025 and September 2025.

Are there any changes in the registration process for CA exams?

New changes have been made concerning the CA exam registration process under the new ICAI scheme. As mentioned previously, candidates are required to complete their application forms electronically through the Self Service Portal (SSP). All auto-generated exemptions will be displayed during form completion, and candidates will need to confirm all details before payment. The registration validity for CA Foundation is now four years.

How can students prepare for the CA exams under the new curriculum?

When it comes to preparing for the CA exams under the newly set curriculum the key pointers include a clear understanding of the syllabi and study materials available by the Institute. Setting up a study schedule is crucial and should incorporate time for studying theory and practising. Continued practising with sample tests and previous papers will further improve exam preparedness. Furthermore, getting acquainted with the paper's format, technical terms, and how to provide coherent answers is equally important for the theoretical portion of the paper.

What is the examination pattern under the new ICAI CA Scheme?

The new ICAI CA examination pattern includes three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. Each of them consists of different structures, and the number of papers for the Intermediate and Final exams has been decreased up to 6. The examination for Foundation and Intermediate levels are computer based and held three times a year now and Final level examination is also computer based and is held twice a year. There’s also an introduction of multiple choice questions and no negative marking for MCQ based questions in CA Inter and Final levels. However, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in the CA Foundation exam MCQs. Now the CA question paper will comprise 30% MCQs and 70% subjective paper.

Will existing CA students be affected by the new curriculum?

Currently enrolled CA students will not be impacted by the new programme directly until they sit for exams from May 2024. Students who are to complete their courses before this particular date will be bound by old syllabus hence no alterations affect them as they continue with their courses.

What are the key subjects removed from the CA Final syllabus?

The ICAI has removed two subjects from the CA Final syllabus: Business and Company Laws and Goods and Services Tax Laws. These subjects have been replaced by self-paced modules that consist of compulsory sets which cover the area of Economic Laws and Strategic Cost Management to reduce the coverage in order to make it more practical oriented.

What is the CA New Course Scheme?

The new CA Course Scheme by ICAI, effective from July 1, 2023, introduces significant changes across all three levels. Some of the main changes are a decrease in articleship period from three to two years, new pattern of examinations containing 30 percent MCQs with no negative marking for CA Inter and Final MCQs and less number of subjects of studies. The validity of registration of the Foundation course has now been pegged at four years, CA Inter validity is now 5 years and CA Final validity is 10 years under the new CA scheme.