What should I study in the last 7 days before CA Foundation exam?

In the last 7 days before CA Foundation, focus on: Day 1–2 — revise high-weightage chapters in Accounts and Maths. Day 3–4 — revise Business Laws and GST fundamentals. Day 5–6 — take full mock tests and review mistakes. Day 7 — light revision only, organise admit card, stationery, and rest well.

How many hours should I study in the week before CA Foundation exam?

Aim for 10–12 focused hours per day during exam week. Avoid starting new topics — concentrate on revision, formula sheets, and solving past year questions. Ensure 7–8 hours of sleep to maintain concentration during exams.

What documents do I need on CA Foundation exam day?

You need your ICAI admit card (printed), a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or passport), blue/black pens, a geometry box (for Maths paper), and a simple calculator where allowed. Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes early.

How do I avoid panic in the last few days before CA Foundation?

Stick to your plan, avoid social media comparisons, and trust your preparation. Use CA Saarthi's daily quizzes and topic heatmaps to quickly identify any remaining weak areas. Prioritise sleep and light exercise to keep your mind sharp.

CA Foundation Exam Week Kit

The final 7 days decide how much of your 6 months of prep actually shows up on the answer sheet. Here's a day-by-day revision plan, exam-day checklist, and the things most students forget.

Next ICAI attempt

September 2026 attempt

Begins 31 August 2026

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7-Day Revision Plan

Paper 1: Accounting — formula sheet + high-weight chapters

Day -7

Revise journal entries for partnership & companies
Solve 2 past-year papers under timed conditions
Mark concepts you got wrong — revisit on Day -3

Paper 2: Business Laws — rapid-fire sections

Day -6

Read all one-line section summaries (Contract Act, Sale of Goods, Partnership)
Do a chapter-wise MCQ drill on CA Saarthi
Flashcards for definitions & case law names

Paper 3: Maths, LR & Stats — formula marathon

Day -5

Revise all statistics formulas (measures of dispersion, correlation, probability)
Practise 30 LR questions (syllogisms, blood relations, coding)
Rework 10 hard MCQs from the Logical Reasoning section

Paper 4: Business Economics & BCK — current affairs + theory

Day -4

Read last 30 days of current affairs on CA Saarthi
Revise market structures, GDP, monetary policy basics
BCK: government schemes, RBI/SEBI/IRDAI key facts

Full-length mock (any paper you feel weakest on)

Day -3

3-hour timed mock — no phone, simulate real conditions
Review every wrong answer; note concept vs. silly mistake
Sleep by 11pm. Start aligning body clock to exam time.

Weak-area drill + admit card check

Day -2

Focus only on topics you scored <60% in the diagnostic / mocks
Download admit card, print 2 copies, keep in exam folder
Verify exam centre location on Google Maps; plan transport

Light revision. No new topics.

Day -1

Skim one-liner notes for all 4 papers (max 2 hours total)
Pack your bag (see checklist below)
Sleep by 10:30pm — eat light, no experiments with food

Exam Day — What to Carry

Carry

✓
Admit card (printout + screenshot backup)
✓
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Driving License)
✓
Blue / black ball pens (3 of each)
✓
Pencil, eraser, sharpener, 15 cm scale
✓
Non-programmable calculator (Paper 1 & Paper 3)
⚠ Programmable / scientific calculators with memory are NOT allowed
✓
Transparent water bottle
✓
Wristwatch (analog; smartwatches NOT allowed)
✓
Mask (if centre requires)
✓
Light snack for between papers

Do NOT bring

✕Mobile phone, earphones, smartwatch, fitness band
✕Scientific / programmable calculator
✕Textbooks, notes, printed material
✕Bag inside the exam hall (leave at designated area)
✕Rough paper from home (it is provided)

Night Before the Exam

Eat light, familiar food. Avoid street food and experiments.
Lay out your clothes, admit card, and stationery the night before.
Set two alarms. Use an actual alarm clock if possible.
Visualise yourself calmly writing the paper — this is a genuinely useful technique, not fluff.
If you're anxious, do 5 minutes of box breathing (4 in – 4 hold – 4 out – 4 hold).

During the paper — the single best habit

Read all instructions. Skim every question before you start. Answer the ones you're sure about first. Mark the rest and come back. You lose more marks from panicking on question 4 than from genuinely not knowing an answer.

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