CA Foundation June 2026: Latest Exam Pattern, Dates & What Has Changed

CA Foundation June 2026 Overview

The CA Foundation exam is the entry point to the Chartered Accountancy course conducted by ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India). The June 2026 attempt follows the revised syllabus that ICAI introduced, and students must be familiar with the current pattern to prepare effectively.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

The CA Foundation exam consists of 4 papers spread over 2 days:

Day 1:

Paper 1: Accounting (100 marks, 3 hours, Subjective)

Paper 2: Business Laws (100 marks, 3 hours, Subjective)

Day 2:

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks, 2 hours, Objective/MCQ)

Paper 4: Business Economics (100 marks, 2 hours, Objective/MCQ)

Total: 400 marks. You need 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate to pass.

Key Features of the Current Pattern

Papers 1 and 2 are descriptive — you write detailed answers. These papers test your ability to present concepts clearly and solve problems step by step. Papers 3 and 4 are fully MCQ-based with negative marking (one-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer). The MCQ papers are shorter (2 hours) but require quick decision-making.

Important Dates to Remember

While ICAI announces exact dates closer to the exam, the June attempt typically falls in the second or third week of June. Registration for the June 2026 attempt usually opens in January, with the last date for registration falling in February. Keep checking the ICAI website (icai.org) for official notifications.

Registration Process

You can register for CA Foundation through the ICAI online portal. After Class 12 (or while appearing for Class 12), you can register as a Foundation student. There is a mandatory 4-month study period between registration and appearing for the exam.

How to Build Your 90-Day Study Plan

With approximately 3 months before the exam, here is a suggested timeline:

**Month 1 (Days 1-30):** Complete the syllabus for Papers 1 and 3. Focus on building conceptual understanding. Solve chapter-end exercises.

**Month 2 (Days 31-60):** Complete Papers 2 and 4. Start revision of Papers 1 and 3. Begin attempting topic-wise tests.

**Month 3 (Days 61-90):** Full revision of all 4 papers. Attempt at least 5 full-length mock tests. Focus on weak areas identified by your mock test results.

What Makes This Exam Challenging

The CA Foundation has a pass rate of roughly 25-30%, which means 70% of students fail. The most common reasons are: starting preparation too late, ignoring subjective papers, not practising enough MCQs with negative marking, and poor time management during the exam.

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