CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2020 - Weightage, Marking Scheme, Syllabus
CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2020- Students should have the details of exam pattern of CA Foundation 2020 before starting the preparation. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) releases the CA Foundation 2020 exam pattern. CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2020 includes various aspects of the question paper such as medium and type of questions to be asked, distribution of marks, time limit, etc. It is essential to know the details of the CA Foundation examination pattern to be able to prepare efficiently and appear for CA Foundation 2020 with full confidence. As per the CA Foundation exam pattern 2020, out of the four papers, paper 1 and 2 are descriptive in nature, and paper 3 and 4 consist of MCQs. According to the changes brought about by ICAI in the CA Foundation 2020 exam pattern, CA Foundation has replaced CA CPT after the May/ June 2019 session. CA Foundation is the sole entry-level exam for ICAI. Details about the exam centre and important instructions are available on the CA Foundation admit card. For more details regarding the CA Foundation 2020 exam pattern, read the article below.
Latest- CA Foundation admit card has been released for November 2020 cycle II exams to be conducted in January 2021. Also, check CA Foundation syllabus 2020

CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2020
Candidates must check the exam pattern of CA Foundation 2020 and then prepare a practical time table which they must follow sincerely. This will ensure that they prepare according to the ICAI exam and gain confidence for the exam day and bring applaudable CA Foundation result. Check the table below to know the complete CA Foundation 2020 exam pattern:
CA Foundation 2020 Exam Pattern
Mode of exam | Pen and Paper-based |
Type of question | Paper 1 and 2- Subjective Paper 3 and 4- Objective |
Exam Duration | Paper 1 and 2- 3 hours Paper 3 and 4- 2 hours |
Medium of Exam | English/ Hindi |
Number of Papers | 4 |
Total Marks | 100 per paper |
Negative Marking | Paper 1 and 2- None Paper 3 and 4- ¼ mark will be deducted |
CA Foundation Syllabus 2020
Candidates must make it a point that they check the syllabus of ICAI exams to know the subjects and topics that will be covered in the exam. The syllabus focuses on enhancing the application skills and promoting comprehensive knowledge among the students.
CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2020- Weightage of Marks
The table below contains the topics covered under CA Foundation syllabus and the corresponding marks held by such sections accordingly. Thus candidates can have a look at the same and then prepare for the upcoming session of exams accordingly.
Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting (Main Sections)
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
I | Theoretical Framework | 5%-10% |
II | Accounting Process | 20%-25% |
Bank Reconciliation Statement | ||
Inventories | ||
Concept and Accounting of Depreciation | ||
III | Accounting for Special Transactions | 15%-20% |
IV | Final Accounts of Sole Proprietors | 25%-30% |
Partnership Accounts | ||
Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organisations | ||
V | Introduction to Company Accounts | 10%-15% |
VI | Basic Accounting Ratios (Probability, Solvency, Liquidity and Turnover) | 10%-15% |
Paper 2: Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Recording (Main Sections)
Section A: Business Laws (60 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
I | The Indian Contract Act, 1872 | 25%-30% |
II | The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 20%-25% |
III | The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | 20%-25% |
IV | The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | 5%-10% |
V | The Companies Act, 2013 | 15%-20% |
Section B: Business Correspondence and Recording (40 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
I | Communication | 10%-15% |
II | Sentence Types and Vocabulary | 20%-30% |
Vocabulary Root Words, Synonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes, Suffixes, Phrasal verbs, Collocations and Idioms. | ||
III | Comprehension Passages and Note-Making | 20%-30% |
IV | Developing Writing Skills | 35%-40% |
Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics (Main Sections)
Part A- Business Mathematics (40 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
I | Ratio and Proportion, Indices and Logarithms | 20%-30% |
Equations and Matrices | ||
Linear Inequalities: Linear Inequalities in one variable and the solution space and optimal Solution | ||
II | Time Value of Money | 30%-40% |
III | Permutations and Combinations | 30%-50% |
Sequence and Series | ||
Sets, Relations and Functions | ||
Basic applications of Differential and Integral calculus | ||
Part B- Logical Reasoning (20 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
IV | Number series coding and Decoding and the odd man out | 60%-70% |
Direction Tests | ||
Seating Arrangements | ||
V | Blood Relations | 30%-40% |
Syllogism | ||
Part C- Statistics (40 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
VI | Statistical Representation of Data, Diagrammatic representation of data, Frequency distribution, Graphical representation of Frequency Distribution –Histogram, Frequency, Polygon, Ogive, Pie-chart | 45%-50% |
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion: Mean Median, Mode, Mean Deviation, Quartiles and Quartile Deviation, Standard Deviation, Co-efficient of Variation, Coefficient of Quartile Deviation | ||
VII | Probability: Independent and dependent events; mutually exclusive events.25% Total and Compound Probability; Bayes’ theorem; and Mathematical Expectation | 25%-30% |
Theoretical Distribution: Binomial Distribution, Poisson distribution–basic application and Normal Distribution – basic applications. | ||
VIII | Correlation and Regression: Scatter diagram, Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation Rank, Correlation, Regression lines, Regression equations, Regression coefficients | 10%-15% |
IX | Index Numbers and Time series | 10%-15% |
Paper 4: Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge (Main Sections)
Part 4A- Business Mathematics (60 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
I | Introduction to Business Economics | 15%-20% |
II | Theory of Demand and Supply | 35%-40% |
Theory of Production and Cost | ||
III | Price Determination in Different Markets | 25%-30% |
IV | Business Cycles | 15%-20% |
Part 4B- Business & Commercial Knowledge (40 Marks) | ||
Section Number | Topics | Weightage |
V | Introduction to Business | 15%-18% |
VI | Business Environment | 15%-18% |
VII | Business Organizations | 15%-18% |
VIII | Government Policies for Business Growth | 15%-18% |
IX | Organizations Facilitating Business | 15%-18% |
X | Common Business Terminologies | 15%-18% |
CA Foundation 2020 Study Material
After knowing the CA Foundation exam pattern 2020 and syllabus, candidates can prepare accordingly. However, time and again, they need to test their level of preparation too. Thus, ICAI has released adequate CA Foundation study material 2020 to help candidates practice their acquired knowledge. Practising from these official CA Foundation sample papers 2020 will help candidates identify their weaknesses, improve their speed and accuracy, etc.
Paper name | Download link |
Principles and Practice of Accounting | |
Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting | |
Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics | |
Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2020 - Weightage, Marking Scheme, Syllabus
Question: What is the date of CA Foundation exams May 2020 session?
Answer:
The CA Foundation exams for May 2020 session are to be held on May 11, 13, 15 and 17, 2020.
Question: Is there any negative marking in CA Foundation?
Answer:
There is negative marking only for Paper 3 and 4. There will be a deduction of 1/4 mark for each wrong/ incorrect response. Multiple darkened circles will also be treated as wrong responses in these two papers.
Question: How many attempts are allowed in CA Foundation?
Answer:
There is no fixed number of attempts stipulated for CA Foundation. Registration to the programme has a validity of 3 years (6 attempts), however, it is subject to re-validation for another 3 years.
Question: How many subjects are there in CA Foundation course?
Answer:
There are 4 subjects in total for CA Foundation. These include:
- Principles and Practice of Accounting
- Business Laws & Business Correspondence and Reporting
- Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics
- Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge
Question: How many times is CA Foundation exam conducted in a year?
Answer:
ICAI conducts CA Foundation exams twice a year, i.e. in May and November.
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Hello student you may register yourself through direct entry till 31st January 2021 and start your internship immediately to complete 09 months of practical training to be eligible to fill up the examination Form of CA Intermediate November 2021 examination.
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Dear sir, pleanse make sure to me ... if i selected hindi mediam of CA Foundation Course so that could u tell me the question paper is in English also or not becouse the Economics and Mathmetics are prepared in english by me. what should i do ???
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If you have chosen Hindi medium , then question paper will obviously be in Hindi Language. You cannot differ in language for different papers. So, I would suggest you to choose the medium wisely. You can sleect only one for course and question paper will be mentioned in that language only.
How can I download the delecration of student form for November 2020
Can you tell for which exam or purpose you want to know about declaration form, I can give correct information only when you tell that.
After filling of the registration form online for ca final new course, whether the form & supporting documents need to be physically submitted at the regional office of ICAI. please clarify.
Now everything is done online through the ICAI portal. So there is no need for physical submission of documents. You have to submit the form on the ssp portal. You need not go to the institute for submitting the documents.
can a government teacher do chartered accountant course?
hello aspirant..
Yes , it is possible
Govt Employee can take Sabbatical to do CA if granted in which case employee will be paid salary and all perks for upto 3 yrs while doing CA.
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