CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2026: Chapter, Total Marks

CA Foundation Exam Pattern 2026: Overview

Objective of the CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude Paper:

The main focus of this subject is to develop an understanding of basic mathematical and statistical tools, apply them in business, finance, and economic situations, and enhance the logical reasoning skills of the students.

CA Foundation 2026 Syllabus

Detailed CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2026

The CA Foundation syllabus for quantitative aptitude under the new ICAI scheme is divided into three different parts. Each section is designed to develop students' mathematical, logical, and statistical skills.

• PART-A: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

Chapter 1: Ratio and Proportion, Indices, and Logarithms

• Ratio and proportion

• Time and work-related problems

• Laws of Indices

• Exponents

• Logarithms and AntiLogarithms

Chapter 2: Equations

• Linear Equations Up to Three Variables

• Quadratic and Cubic equations in one variable

• Applications in Business-Related Problems

Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities

• Linear Inequalities in one and two variables and the solution space

Chapter 4: Mathematics of Finance

• Simple Interest

• Compound Interest

• Nominal and Effective Rate of Interest

• Present Value

• Net Present Value

• Future Value

• Perpetuity

• Annuities

• Sinking Funds

• Calculating EMI

• Calculations of Returns: Nominal and Effective rate of Return

• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

Chapter 5: Basic Concepts of Permutations and Combinations

• Basic concepts of permutations and combinations

• Introduction, the factorial

• Permutations results

• Circular permutations

• Permutations with restrictions

• Combinations with standard results

Chapter 6: Sequence and Series – Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions

• Introduction Sequences

• Series

• Arithmetic and Geometric Progression

• Relationship between AM and GM and Sum of n terms of special series and Business Applications

Chapter 7: Sets, Relations and Functions, Basics of Limits and Continuity functions

Chapter 8: Basic Applications of Differential and Integral Calculus in Business and Economics

• Differential Calculus

• Integral Calculus

• PART-B: LOGICAL REASONING

Chapter 9: Number Series, Coding and Decoding, and Odd Man Out

Chapter 10: Direction Sense Test

Chapter 11: Seating Arrangements

Chapter 12: Blood Relations

• PART-C: STATISTICS

Chapter 13

Unit I: Statistical Description of Data

• Diagrammatic representation of data,

• Frequency Distribution,

• Graphical representation of Frequency Distribution

• Histogram

• Frequency Polygon Ogive

• Pie-chart

Unit II: Sampling

• Basic principles of sampling theory

• Comparison between sample survey and complete enumeration

• Terms associated with sampling

• Types of sampling

• Sampling and non-sampling errors

Chapter 14: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

Unit I: Measures of Central Tendency

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Mean Deviation

• Quartiles and Quartile Deviation

• Standard Deviation

• Coefficient of Variation

• Coefficient of Quartile Deviation

Unit II: Dispersion

• Coefficient of variation

• Mean deviation

• Range

• Standard deviation

Chapter 15: Probability

• Independent and dependent events

• Mutually exclusive events

• Total and Compound Probability and Bayes Theorem

Chapter 16: Theoretical Distributions

• Random variables

• Discrete and Continuous Random variables

• Expectation of a discrete random variable

• Theoretical Distributions:

• Binomial Distribution

• Poisson distribution (basic application) and Normal Distribution (basic application)

Chapter 17: Correlation and Regression

• Scatter diagram

• Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation Rank Correlation

• Regression lines

• Regression equations

• Regression coefficients

Chapter 18: Index Numbers

• Usage of Index Numbers

• Problems involved in construction Index Numbers

• Methods of construction of Index Numbers

Preparation Tips for CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2026

• Plan Your Study Schedule: Create a daily study plan to cover all topics with enough time for revision.

• Understand the Basics: Candidates appearing for the CA Foundation exam must refer to the syllabus to know the important topics and minimize their attention on unwanted topics.

• Prepare through Study Materials and Guides: Using the ICAI-recommended CA Foundation study materials will be helpful to get a deeper understanding of the CA Foundation syllabus.

• Regular Revision: Schedule weekly time to revise the previous year CA Foundation question papers and topics. This will help jog up your memory and ensure you remember important formulas and concepts during the exam.
  
  
• Using Best Preparation Books: It is also really important that candidates refer to the best books for CA Foundation, as it assists in covering the entire syllabus subject-wise. Some of the proclaimed books for the quantitative aptitude subject are Quantitative Aptitude Mathematics With Short Tricks by CA Rajesh Jogani and Quantitative Aptitude for CPT: Mathematics and Statistics by Tulsian P. C. and Jhujhunwala Bharat.