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CA Final Exam Pattern 2024 - Mode, Marking Scheme, Paper Wise Weightage

CA Final Exam Pattern 2024 - Mode, Marking Scheme, Paper Wise Weightage

Edited By Marar Sumeet Sudarshan | Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:50 AM IST | #CA Final Exam

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Final 2024 exam pattern on its official website - icai.org. In the new ICAI scheme, there are six papers in the CA Final May 2024 exam. The CA Final Paper 6 2024 will now be open book and case study based. There will be five case studies of 25 marks each, out of which students will have to attempt total four.

As per the CA Final paper pattern, the level is divided into two groups and the exams will be conducted in pen-paper based mode only. The institute will soon release the CA Final exam dates for May 2024 session. The ICAI new scheme of education and training is applicable from the May 2024 session. Candidates must prepare according to the existing syllabus of CA Final exam. Details such as mode of exam, duration, number of groups and papers, number and type of questions asked, marking scheme and related are mentioned under the exam pattern of CA Final 2024.

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CA Final exams for May/June will be conducted in offline centre based mode. Read the complete article to get detailed information about CA Final chapter wise weightage, CA Final paper pattern, CA Final law weightage, syllabus ad other relevant details.

CA Final Exam Dates 2024

Particulars

May/June Dates

November/December Dates

Last date to register with the Board of studies (BOS)

Open throughout the year

Open throughout the year

CA Final exam 2024

Group I: May 2, 4, 6 2024

Group II: May 8, 10, 12 2024

Group I- To be announced

Group II- To be announced

CA Final Exam Pattern 2024

ICAI introduced some changes in the CA Final exam pattern as per the new scheme. Since then the same exam pattern has been followed. CA Final exam is conducted twice a year in May and November. Candidates should know about the exam pattern of CA Final 2024 to know about the examination mode, type and number of questions, total number of groups, marking scheme etc. As per the CA Final May 2024 exam pattern, 30% of all the questions would be objective and 70% of the questions would be descriptive in all the six papers of the CA Final May 2024 exam.

CA Final Exam Pattern Overview

ParticularsDetails

Mode of exam

Pen paper-based (offline)

Duration of exam

Three hours (180 minutes) each paper

Medium of exam

English, and Hindi

Sectional time duration

No

Types of questions

Subjective and Objective

Marking scheme

Each paper carries 100 marks

Frequency of the exam

Twice a year -

  • May/June

  • November/December

Negative marking

No negative marking for wrong answers

Important Points

  • Mode of Exam - ICAI conducts the CA Final exam in offline mode only. While filling out the CA Final exam form, candidates have to select their preferred exam centres where they want to appear in the exam. Candidates have to appear in the pen-paper-based exam only in the allotted CA Final exam centres.
  • Frequency of the Exam - Every year the CA Final exam is conducted two times. Once in May/June and then in November/December. The exam dates are notified by ICAI for each session separately.
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New Syllabus Paper-Wise CA Final Exam Pattern 2024 Weightage

GroupsPapersDurationMarks per paperTotal marks

Group I

Paper-1: Financial Reporting

3 hours

100

300

Paper-2: Advanced Financial Management

3 hours

100

Paper-3: Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics

3 hours

100



Group II

Paper-4: Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation

3 hours

100

Paper-5: Indirect Tax Laws

3 hours

100

300

Paper 6: Integrated Business Solutions


3 hours

100

CA Final Mock Test 2024

With the aim of understanding the exam pattern in depth, candidates can solve the ICAI’s CA Final 2024 mock tests. ICAI does not charge any fee for providing this facility. The mock tests can be accessed in both offline and online modes on the official website of ICAI. Benefits of ICAI mock test are -

  • Understand the CA Final exam pattern 2024

  • Mock test gives an idea about what candidates should expect on the exam day

  • Helps in analyzing the preparation strategy and enhance performance

  • Formulate time management strategy to answer all questions within given time

  • Know the areas of improvements

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The date of mock tests will be updated under CA Final exam dates 2024.

CA Final Syllabus 2024

After going through the exam pattern, candidates can refer to the official syllabus released by ICAI for CA Final exam. Complete details related to the topics and sub-topics covers along with their weightage is given under the CA Final syllabus. The questions asked in CA Final question paper are based on the topics covered under the syllabus.

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is the mode of CA Final exam? Can I give the exam from my home in remote proctored mode?

ICAI conducts CA Final exam in offline pen-paper format only. There is no option to select remote proctored mode as exam mode.

2. What is the duration of each paper in CA Final 2024?

As per the exam pattern of CA Final 2024, the time duration of each paper is 3 hours, except CA Final Paper 6, which will be of four hours.

3. Is it mandatory to complete the articleship before appearing in CA Final exam?

Yes, it is mandatory to complete an articleship.

4. Will the May 2024 session of CA Final be conducted under new scheme?

Yes. The CA Final May 2024 exam pattern will follow the new scheme.

5. Is there negative marking in ca final?

No, there is no negative marking in the CA Final examination.

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Questions related to CA Final Exam

Have a question related to CA Final Exam ?

Hello Aspirant,

See application process is already live for CA Final 2022 examination for November 2022 session so if you had applied for it then it is alright and the last date to apply for it is July 1st 2022.

Now coming to the question of choice of elective paper so don't worry because choice of elective paper will be asked while filling examination form for CA final 2022 which would be available for the candidates in October 2022 so you can fill it out at that time and till then you will have to wait for it.

You can check out more information from the official site as given below :-

https://www.icai.org/new_post.html?post_id=15755

or you can also check out our article for all latest updates and complete details :-

CA Final Registration 2022 - Steps to Apply Online, Fees, Eligibility (careers360.com)


I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Hello,

No you cannot apply after the final date of registration. Unless the officials extend the last date you will not be eligible for applying after the final date of registration. As of now there are no information from the officials regarding the extension of the final date. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened the CA Final 2022 registration in online mode. The last date for the CA Final May 2022 registration was January 1, 2022. You can apply for December session. The last date is on July 1, 2022.

Hi there,

First of all make plan that what are you going to study,for how many hours you are going to study a topic and on what you will focus on. Plan all these things so that you don't get distract while studying. Then maintain a timetable and follow it .

We all have same working hours but we don't utilize them properly so start utilizing your working hour according to your mental energy .

Always study in a peaceful environment so that you can learn more in less time that means effective study .

Now if you are talking pparticularly about commerce then you can divide subjects into two part

(A) Numerical portion: First clear you concepts and after that practice as much as you can for Numerical.

(B) THEORY Portion: Make notes and clear your concept and revise them.

Try to understand instead of just mugging up lessons so that you can remember it for long time .

And last but not least study with enthusiasm. Enjoy study . Don't take study as burden.

Hope it helps you.

Good luck!


Hi Aspirant,

Hope you are doing great as per the question asked by you as you have made mistake while filling up the form you should definitely mail to the required authorities regarding the mistakes you have sometimes correction window is given to the students to correct the mistakes if made any during the process.

Hope you found this answer useful.Stay motivated stay positive.

All the best!

Hey aspirant,

Sorry but this cannot be done as it is mandatory and one must complete at least 2 years of training before sitting for the finals

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