CA Foundation Exam May 25: Dates, Exam Form Fees, & Timings
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the date sheet for the CA Foundation Exams to be held in May 2025. This marks a significant change in the exam schedule as ICAI will now conduct the CA Foundation exams three times a year, in January, May, and September. Previously, the exams were held in June and December.
CA Foundation Date Sheet May 2025 Exams
| Paper | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| 1: Accounting | 15th May 2025 |
| 2: Business Laws | 17th May 2025 |
| 3: Quantitative Aptitude | 19th May 2025 |
| 4: Business Economics | 21st May 2025 |
| Download ICAI Official Notification | Download Now |
Also Read: CA Foundation Course 2025: Syllabus & Eligibility
CA Foundation Examination Form Dates & Fees
Examination Online Form Submission Dates
| Examination Application Window | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Opening Date | 1st March 2025 |
| Last Date Without Late Fees | 14th March 2025 |
| Last Date With Late Fees (600/- or US $ 10) | 17th March 2025 |
The correction window for the examination forms already filled will be available from 18th March 2025 to 20th March 2025.
Examination Application Fees
| CA Foundation Course Exams | Fees |
|---|---|
| For Indian Centre(s) | INR ₹ 1500/- |
| For Overseas Centre(s) – Excluding Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s) | US$ 325 |
| For Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s) | INR ₹ 2200 |
The late fee for submission of the examination application form after the scheduled last date would be INR 600/- (for Indian / Bhutan / Kathmandu Centres) and US $ 10 (for Abroad Centres) as decided by the ICAI Council.
Read Also: ICAI CA Foundation Course Fees
CA Foundation Exams Timing and Duration for May 2025
| Paper | Exam Timings | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Accounting | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 3 Hours |
| 2: Business Laws | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 3 Hours |
| 3: Quantitative Aptitude | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 2 Hours |
| 4: Business Economics | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 2 Hours |
CA Foundation Exams Pattern for May 2025
The CA Foundation exam consists of four papers. Each paper is designed to test the conceptual clarity and application of knowledge in various subjects related to accountancy and business.
| Paper | Marks | Type of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Accounting | 100 Marks | Subjective |
| 2: Business Laws | 100 Marks | Subjective |
| 3: Quantitative Aptitude: Part A: Business Mathematics Part B: Logical Reasoning Part C: Statistics | 100 Marks Part A: 40 Marks Part B: 20 Marks Part C: 40 Marks | Objective |
| 4: Business Economics | 100 Marks | Objective |
Read Also: Download Latest CA Foundation Accounts Book PDF for 25 Exams
Passing Criteria
To qualify for the CA Foundation level:
- A candidate must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each individual paper.
- Additionally, the candidate must achieve an aggregate of 50% marks across all four papers.
Conclusion
The May 2025 CA Foundation exam will be a significant step for aspirants under the new schedule. Students are advised to mark the important dates on their calendars and start preparing early. The updated exam pattern and increased frequency of exams reflect ICAI’s commitment to modernizing the CA curriculum and examination process.
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