Study Plan for CA Entrance Exam - Strategies and Tips
To become a member of the ICAI, the most prestigious financial institute of the country, you have to appear and qualify three levels of the CA exam. On an average, more than 50000 candidates appear in the ICAI CA exams; but the success rate is below 5% as per the pass percentage data given by ICAI. Note: CA exams are conducted twice in a year.

According to toppers and experts, the difficulty level rises with each exam level. CA Foundation being the easiest, CA Intermediate with moderate difficulty and CA Final being the toughest. No wonder why it's considered to be the toughest of all financial exams.
If you are amongst those candidates who wish to become a Chartered Accountant but feeling nervous as to how and when to start the preparation, to prepare with/ without the help of coaching institute, or methods to be adopted while preparing for ICAI CA exams, then read this article to know the master strategies that will help you score good marks.
CA Study Plan - Strategies to be Adopted
S.No. | Strategies to be adopted |
1 | Make a Time Table |
2 | Move Ahead with Divide and Rule Plan |
3 | Attempt Pre Mocks |
4 | Bring Conceptual Clarity |
5 | Make it a Habit of Solving Sample Papers |
6 | Be Part of a Study Group |
7 | Focus on Areas of Improvement |
8 | Post-Preparation Mocks |
Let us understand each strategy one by one.
Make a Time Table - Moving ahead with a proper schedule will not only help you put the best step forward, but will also inculcate confidence. You will know when you will be able to complete the CA syllabus, time left for revision. In this way, you can plan other activities as well.
Making short term plans, like a one week plan will be more effective as compared to a monthly plan. Hence, it is advisable to make a detailed weekly time table for better results. Just in case it is not working for you, try switching to a new time table.
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CA Intermediate Important Dates
Move Ahead with Divide and Rule Plan
For an effective study plan for CA exams, you are advised to go through the CA Foundation exam pattern/ CA Intermediate exam pattern/ CA Final exam pattern, highlight the topics according to priority and start understanding the topics one by one. Divide the CA study plan into different heads/ topics and take small chunks to move ahead.
Attempt Pre Mocks
One of the best ways to start your preparation for CA exams is to know where you stand at the moment. Knowing your strength and areas of improvement can only be done through pre-mock tests. As a preparatory strategy of an effective study plan for CA exams, you are advised to appear in pre-mocks. How much preparation is required and topics to be covered can easily be accessed. Check CA Final Mock Test.
Bring Conceptual Clarity
Due to the multiplicity of topics covered under CA course, it is vital for you to have the basics clear. Try to understand the topic from its initial phase. Do not move between different topics in a single time frame. Doing so will only lead to confusion.
Check out, CA Foundation syllabus/ CA Intermediate syllabus/ CA Final syllabus.
Moreover, you will have only a limited number of hours to solve the complete paper. So, having conceptual clarity will let you solve questions without wasting time in confusion.
Make it a Habit of Solving Sample Papers
As a part of the study plan for CA exams, you should also include sample papers or previous year’s question papers. Try solving three to four sample papers every week. It is better to sit with a timer and try to solve the questions within the time limit.
This will help you improve your speed and accuracy over a period of time. Do not be disappointed if you are not able to understand any question. Mark/ highlight that question and look for its solution after you have finished solving the sample paper.
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Be a Part of Study Group
Whether you are preparing for CA exams all by yourself or with the help of any educational institute, it is advisable to be a part of a study group as well. These groups can either be online/ offline. Being part of the study group will help you to gain knowledge on a diversified level. You can raise your queries and can also get to know the topics where others are facing difficulty.
Some groups work on mutual understanding whereby candidates help each other in solving questions/ understanding a topic that is part of the syllabus.
Focus on Areas of Improvement
Once you're done with solving a handful of sample papers/ mock tests/ question papers, figure out the topics that need more time and understanding. Try to simplify those topics, make your own notes and then try to solve questions related to those topics.
Slowly you will witness that by executing the right CA study plan with required preparation strategies, your challenges/areas of improvements are turning into your strengths.
Post-Preparation Mocks
Once you are close to the exam days, attempt post-preparation mock tests and analyze your performance. Keep practicing till the exam day even if you are doing great. Remember that more and more practice will surely bring fruitful results in ICAI CA exams.
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Questions related to ICAI Delhi
how many subjects,n study matterials for the cseet
Hey there
CSEET syllabus includes business communication legal aptitude and logical reasoning, economic and business environment and current affairs, presentation communication skills.
For more details related to CSEET click on the link below:
I have recently passed my Class XIIth examination.but last date of registration for CA foundation Nov 2021 was end on 1 july. Then Can I register for the CA foundation course now?
Hello,
CA foundation registration last date for November session is July 1, 2021. The application window is already closed. The registration window is not re-opened. You have to apply on or before the last date in order to appear for the examination. You have to apply for upcoming session before the closing date.
I want to apply ca intermediate.. but Im confused.. if Im apply ca inter nov 2021 ,when i will eligible for exam nov-2022 or may 2022 or nov 2021 after articlship Or it, soft skills training. please help me
Once you have cleared your CA foundation exams you can register yourself for the CA Intermediate exams . The articleship will start only after you clear your CA Intermediate exams and you have to complete your IT training anytime before starting with your articleship.
How i registered in CA foundation ? with late fees
Hello,
ICAI provides the opt-out option for candidates who may not be able to take the ICAI CA foundation 2021 exam (July session) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The opt-out window is open from June 18 to July 30 (7 pm). ICAI will conduct CA Foundation exams from July 24.
CA foundation exam date 2021 (May/July session)
Events |
Dates |
Release of Online CA foundation exam form | April 20, 2021 |
Last date to submit the online CA foundation exam form |
May 04, 2021 |
Last date to submit the exam form with a late fee of Rs 600 |
May 07, 2021 |
CA exam form (May) correction window | May 8-10, 2021 |
Email request for city change to Patan and Malegaon |
May 29-31, 2021 |
Release of ICAI CA foundation admit card |
June 21, 2021 |
Opt-out window (OPEN) |
June 28- July 30 (up to 7 pm), 2021 |
CA foundation exam date 2021 (Upcoming) |
July 24, 26, 28, 30 (Revised dates)
|
CA Foundation result date |
To be notified |
Refer the below link, for getting to know about the steps about registration and more.
https://finance.careers360.com/articles/ca-foundation
Hope this will help you,
All the Best!!!!
does their is any fee concession for obc category if not than its optional to attach category certificate
Dear leaner,
The ca exam doesn't support any kind of reservation ,all students comes under generalized category,
The institution of ca of India, newdelhi fee structure
- Foundation course fee costs totally 9,800.
- Intermediate course fee costs around 18,000
- Final course fee is 22,000
For any other information contact them by911 130110490.
As there is no such reservation separately,icia is not either government college not a private it is under act of parliament college . So they decided to provide scholarship for rs 1500 to students who are in ca intermediate and for training.
All the best.