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CA Foundation has 4 papers of 100 marks each (400 total).Accounting and Business Laws are subjective; Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics are objective with negative marking. At least 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate across all four papers. The exam is held in January, May and September.
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Type | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Accounting | 100 | 3 hours | subjective | None |
| Paper 2: Business Laws | 100 | 3 hours | subjective | None |
| Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude | 100 | 2 hours | objective | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Paper 4: Business Economics | 100 | 2 hours | objective | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
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CA Foundation has four papers of 100 marks each: Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics. Accounting and Business Laws are subjective 3-hour papers; Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics are objective 2-hour papers.
Yes, only in the objective papers (Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics), where 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The subjective papers have no negative marking.
You need at least 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate across all four papers.
ICAI conducts CA Foundation three times a year, in January, May and September.
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Yes. Upload a photo of your handwritten Accounting or Business Laws answer and FinsRise transcribes it, then scores it on presentation, concept accuracy, working notes, legal provisions cited, structure and conclusion.
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