Build a Successful Career as a Chartered Accountant
Empowering Ambitions, Elevating Futures
A career in Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respected and rewarding paths in the world of finance and business.
Recognised globally, CA professionals are experts in accounting, taxation, audit, and strategic management—holding key roles in organisations across all sectors.
With India’s growing economy and evolving regulatory landscape, Chartered Accountants are in high demand for their ability to navigate financial complexities and drive corporate growth.
Choosing the CA path means stepping into a future filled with impact, responsibility, and limitless possibilities.
The current CA Course Structure
CA Foundation Course
Entry-level gateway after Class 12.
Step into the World of Professional Finance
The CA Foundation course is the starting point for your CA journey, available after passing Class 10 (provisional registration) and eligible for the exam after Class 12 of any stream
It focuses on building a base in accounting, law, mathematics, and economics.
- Eligibility: Passed Class 10th (provisional), appear after Class 12th.
- Subjects: Accounting, Business Law, Quantitative Aptitude, Business Economics
- Exam Type: Mix of descriptive and objective papers
- Negative Marking: Yes, for objective papers (0.25 per wrong answer)
- Passing Criteria: 50% in each paper
- Registration Validity: 4 years
- Exam schedule: 3 times in a year – in January, May & September
- Registration fees: Rs. 9,000
CA Intermediate Course
In-depth studies post-foundation or through direct entry.
Sharpen Your Knowledge, Expand Your Skills
After clearing the Foundation or via direct entry (for eligible graduates), the Intermediate level dives deeper into core subjects like taxation, corporate laws, auditing, and financial management. This stage also introduces the first hands-on training through IT and soft skills modules.
- Eligibility: After clearing the Foundation or via direct entry (for eligible graduates of any stream)
- Subjects: 6 papers divided into two groups
- Exam Pattern: 30% MCQs, 70% descriptive
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Passing Criteria: 40 marks per subject, 50% aggregate
- Structure: Advanced Accounting, Taxation, Costing, Financial Management, Corporate Law, Auditing
- Exam schedule: 3 times in a year – in January, May & September
- Registration Fees: Rs. 18,000
CA Final Course
Advanced expertise with hands-on training via articleship.
Mastery, Strategy, and Professional Excellence
The CA Final is the last and most advanced level. Students must complete both groups of CA Intermediate, articleship, and AICITSS training to register. The curriculum emphasizes strategic decision-making, real-life case studies, and in-depth tax and audit knowledge.
- Eligibility: Passed CA Inter + Completed Articleship + AICITSS
- Subjects: 6 papers (strategic, financial, audit & tax focus)
- Passing Criteria: 40 marks per subject, 50% aggregate
- Special Focus: Real-world application via Integrated Business Solutions paper
- Exam schedule: 3 Times in a year
- Registration Fees: 22,000
CA Course: Comparative Information
| Details | CA Foundation | CA Inter | CA Final |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 10th (provisional), appear after Class 12th. | CA Foundation Pass/ Graduates from any stream | CA Inter Clear |
| Duration | 4 Months | 8 Months | 2½ years including Articleship of 2 years |
| Exam Schedule | 3 times in a year – Jan, May & Sept | ||
| No of papers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Exam Pattern |
First two descriptive Next two objective – MCQ based |
30% Objective – case study based MCQs & 70% Descriptive | 30% Objective – case study based MCQs & 70% Descriptive |
| Negative marking | 0.25 in case of objective paper | No | No |
| Passing criteria | 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate. | ||
| Registration Fees | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 18,000 | Rs. 22,000 |