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ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2025 Overview

If you are starting your CA journey, then the CA Foundation level is not only your first step but also helps students to understand the basic principles of accounts.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is the conducting body of the CA Foundation exam. It is important to note that previously the CA foundation exam was conducted two times a year, but from 2024 it is now held three times a year in January, June, and September.

From this blog, you will get the complete details about the CA Foundation course.

 

ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2025: Overview

Exam name

ICAI CA Foundation Exam

Conducting Body

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Exam Frequency

3 times a year (January, June, and September)

Exam level

National

Exam mode 

Offline

Preparation Period

4 Months

Passing Criteria

40% in each subject

An Overall 50% 

CA Foundation Level Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Business Laws
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Business Economics

Official website

icai.org

 

ICAI CA Foundation 2025 exam: Important dates

Check out the below table for CA Foundation Important Dates 2025:

Particular

Dates

CA Foundation 2025 examination form date

March 01 to March 17, 2025

CA Foundation exam 2025 last date of registration 

1st January 2025

CA Foundation May 2025 exam date

May 15 - 21, 2025

CA Foundation Exam May 2025 Admit Card release date

14 days before the exam

 

ICAI CA Foundation May 2025 exam dates:

Paper 1: Accounting

15  May, 2025

Paper 2: Business laws

17th May 2025

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

19th May 2025

Paper 4: Business Economics

21st May 2025

 

CA Foundation Registration Process for June 2025:

All the candidates who are eligible for the CA Foundation exam can now register. It is necessary for every CA Foundation student to register for the CA Foundation course before the deadline. It is important to note that January 1, 2025, is the last date to register for May 2025.

Which documents are required for the CA Foundation June 2025?

  • 10th Class Certificate
  • 12th Admit Card
  • Passport-size photo

How to register for CA Foundation May 2025 exams?

Follow the below steps to register for the CA Foundation May 2025 exam:

Step 1: Go to the official website of ICAI and then click on the student tab that appeared on the home page.

Step 2: After that, go to the “Course Registration” and then click on the “New User

Step 3: Enter your details like name, DOB, Gender, Aadhar Card number, mobile number, email, and password.

Step 4: Upload your photograph and signature.

Step 5: Pay the registration fees to complete the registration.

CA Foundation registration fees May 2025 exams

Particular

Fee for Indian students 

Fee for Foreign Students

Cost of Foundation prospectus

Rs. 200/-

$20

CA Foundation Registration fees 2025

Rs. 9000/-

$700

Subscription for member’s Journal (for one year) (optional)

Rs. 400

$40

Total

Rs. 9600/-

760

 

ICAI CA Foundation Admit Card 2025

The CA Foundation admit card 2025 is a necessary document to sit in the examination hall. It is necessary to note down that ICAI releases the admit card before 14 days of exam. Students can download the admit card online from the ICAI website.

Students can download the CA Foundation admit card only three times, so it is suggested that they take 3-4 copies of the admit card. If a student finds any error in their admit card, then contact ICAI as soon as possible to rectify the error before exams.

Steps to download ICAI CA Foundation Admit Card 2025

  • Go to the official website of ICAI.
  • On the homepage, click on the link “CA Foundation Admit card.”
  • After that, enter your login credentials, like registration number and ID password.
  • After filling in the details, your CA Foundation admit card will appear on the screen.
  • Save and download the CA Foundation admit card for future reference.

Who can skip CA the Foundation course?

Candidates can directly apply for the CA Intermediate exam if they fulfill all the below points:

UG and PG Candidates: Candidates who have done their graduation or post-graduation in the commerce stream with an overall of 55% marks from any recognized university will be exempted from CA Foundation 2025.

NIOS candidates: Candidates are exempted from taking the CA Foundation 2025 exam, if they have done their graduation from Open University.

Non-commerce candidates: Candidates are exempted from taking the CA Foundation exam if they have done their graduation or Masters in any stream rather than commerce and have an overall score of 60% marks.

What is the exam process for CA Foundation May 2025?

It is important to note that after clearing the CA Foundation exam, they move to the next level, which is CA Intermediate. Have a look at the CA Foundation exam process.

Apply for the ICAI CA Foundation level

Firstly, the candidate needs to register themselves and complete the duration which is for four months, and then fill the exam form. It is important to note that the CA Foundation exam is now conducted thrice a year, in June, September, and January. 

ICAI CA Foundation Admit Card

To appear in the exams, it is necessary to have a CA Foundation admit card. It is important to note that the CA Foundation admit card was released 14-15 days before the exam date.

Appear for the CA Foundation exam:

After that, students have to appear at the designated examination centre, which is allotted to students as per the preference mentioned in the exam centre. 

Download the CA Result and register for CA Intermediate

After a month of the exams, the CA Foundation result is released. Candidates who have cleared the CA Foundation can register for the CA Inter exams. If they fail to clear the CA Foundation exam, then re-register them and appear for the next attempt.

ICAI CA Foundation May 2025 Result:

  •  Click on the link icai.nic.in
  • Click on the link “CA Foundation result
  • Enter your ICAI login credentials like roll number and registration number.
  • Then enter the Captcha code and click on the submit button.
  • Your CA Foundation result will be appear on the screen
  • Save and download it for future reference. 

ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2025 FAQs:

What is the ICAI CA Foundation course?

The CA Foundation exam is the first level of the Chartered Accountancy course to become a Chartered Accountant (CA). 

How many times a year is the CA Foundation exam held?

The CA Foundation exam is now held three times a year in June, September, and January.

How many subjects are there in the CA Foundation exam 2025?

There are a total of four subjects in the CA Foundation 2025 exams namely, Accounts, Business law, Quantitative Aptitude, Business Economics.

In CA Foundation, all subjects have only descriptive types of questions?

No, In CA Foundation, Paper 1 and Paper 2 are descriptive types while, Paper 3 and Paper 4 are objective types.

What are the passing criteria for the CA Foundation 2025 exams?

To pass the CA Foundation exam 2025, it is necessary to get at least 40% marks in each subject and an overall of 50% marks.

Is there any negative marking in the CA Foundation exam 2025?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in objective papers (Paper 3 and Paper 4) for every incorrect answer.

Where will ICAI CA Foundation 2025 be held?

The CA Foundation exam 2025 will be held in over 150 cities across India and in 8 overseas locations.

What are the CA Foundation 2025 registration fees for Indian students?

The CA Foundation registration fees for the Indians are Rs. 9600/-.

When will the CA Foundation result 2025 be released?

It is important to note that the CA Foundation exam is released after one month of the exams.

What is the last date to register for the CA Foundation May 2025 exam?

The last date to register for the CA Foundation May 2025 exam is 1st January.

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