CA Intermediate exam pattern
CA Intermediate has 6 papers of 100 marks each (600 total). Every paper combines MCQs with written answers. There is no negative marking. At least 40% in each paper of a group and 50% in the aggregate of that group, at one sitting. The exam is held in January, May and September.
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Type | Negative marking |
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| Paper 1: Advanced Accounting | 100 | 3 hours | MCQ + written | None: 30 marks of MCQs and 70 marks of written answers |
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| Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws | 100 | 3 hours | MCQ + written | None: 30 marks of MCQs and 70 marks of written answers |
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| Paper 3: Taxation | 100 | 3 hours | MCQ + written | None: 30 marks of MCQs and 70 marks of written answers |
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| Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting | 100 | 3 hours | MCQ + written | None: 30 marks of MCQs and 70 marks of written answers |
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| Paper 5: Auditing and Ethics | 100 | 3 hours | MCQ + written | None: 30 marks of MCQs and 70 marks of written answers |
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| Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management | 100 | 3 hours | MCQ + written | None: 30 marks of MCQs and 70 marks of written answers |
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