CA Foundation exam is the first hurdle to becoming a Chartered Accountant and it is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. To succeed in the CA Foundation exam one must construct a CA Exam strategy which is specially designed to tackle the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) because in CA Foundation exam there are only MCQ’s in Paper 3 and Paper 4.

To know more about the details of the Foundation exam read out the following points:

• There are a total number of four papers in the CA Foundation examination.
• Paper 1 and Paper 2 are subjective while paper 3 and Paper 4 are objective. 
• In CA Foundation each paper is for 100 marks and total marks are 400.
• There is negative marking applicable in Paper 3 and Paper 4 for every wrong answer 0.25 mark will be deducted in both the papers.
• The exam is conducted offline.
• The time duration of Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 3 hours while Paper 3 and Paper 4 are of 2 hours.

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Steps to approach MCQs

• Understand deeply: Before attempting a MCQ question, examine every question in detail because they are very confusing and a small mistake can lead to an incorrect answer.
• Eliminate wrong answers: The first thing you should do while answering an MCQ question is look over the answer possibilities and eliminate the wrong answer one by one and find out the correct one.
• All options are important: try not to choose the first answer that looks reasonable. Before making any decision, examine all the available options. Sometimes, the best answer may not be immediately obvious.
• Manage time effectively: Time management is very crucial while attempting MCQ questions. If you encounter a question that is challenging, then it is advisable not to get stuck on it excessively. Try to attempt that question later and return to it if time allows.
• Practice MCQ questions: Practice more and more MCQ based questions. Try to solve previous exam papers and mock test papers which will help you identify question patterns and select the right answer.
• Stay calm and Focus: At the time of the exam it is advisable to be calm and focused because exam anxiety can hinder your thinking power.

Tips to crack MCQs

• Understand the core concept:  if you fully understand the concept then you can easily answer all the questions even tricky MCQs that might seem difficult or puzzling.
• Practice mock test papers: by practicing mock test papers on daily basis you solve questions easily at the time of exams which helps you to give more time to tricky questions
• Practice ICAI study material: By practicing ICAI study material you can get an idea about the level of difficulty and type of questions are asked at the time of exam
• Cover all the topics: It is important to cover all the topics because questions from any topic can appear in the paper.

How do Bhagya Achievers Help:

• With the help of Bhagya Achievers Test series students can identify their strengths and weaknesses in various subjects and topics. 
• Taking Bhagya Achievers mock tests at regular intervals enables candidates to assess their progress, identify gaps in their knowledge, and adapt their study plan accordingly.
• Bhagya Achievers have a Pass Guarantee batch in which you will get 1-on-1 mentoring and test series. In 1-on-1 mentoring you will get customized study plans and revision strategies for each subject from Chartered Accountants.

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