How to Crack CA Foundation Exam in May 2025

Cracking the CA Foundation Exam in May 2025 is totally achievable with the right strategy, discipline, and focus. Here’s a detailed plan you can follow to ace the exam:

Understand the Exam Structure

There are 4 papers:

1. Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting (100 marks)

2. Paper 2: Business Laws (60 marks) & Business Correspondence and Reporting (40 marks)

3. Paper 3: Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics (100 marks)

4. Paper 4: Business Economics (60 marks) & Business and Commercial Knowledge (40 marks)

???? Papers 1 & 2 are subjective. Papers 3 & 4 are objective (MCQ-based, with negative marking).

3-Phase Preparation Plan

Phase 1: Foundation Building (Till Jan 2025)

• Daily Target: 6–8 hours of focused study.

• Conceptual Clarity: Use ICAI study modules as your Bible.

• Coaching/Classes: If you're taking them, follow their schedule. If self-studying, make a timetable.

• Solve examples side by side. Don’t just read theory.

Phase 2: Revision + Practice (Feb–Mar 2025)

• Start full revision of all subjects.

• Make summary notes & flashcards.

• Practice ICAI MTPs (Mock Test Papers), RTPs (Revision Test Papers), and previous papers.

Phase 3: Final Touch (Apr–May 2025)

• Solve 3–4 mock tests in exam conditions.

• Analyze mistakes & revise weak areas.

• Prioritize time management and exam temperament.

Subject-Wise Tips

✅ Accounting

• Strong concepts + regular problem-solving.

• Practice journal entries, ledger, and final accounts.

✅ Law & BCR

• Understand bare acts and important sections.

• Practice case-based questions.

• Improve presentation in answers.

✅ Maths, LR, Stats

• Focus more on LR (20 marks – easier scoring).

• Practice formulae and shortcuts.

• Use ICAI question bank for practice.

✅ Economics & BCK

• Read ICAI material thoroughly.

• Focus on graphs, definitions, and examples.

• BCK: Focus on recent trends, key industries, and basics of business knowledge.

General Tips

• Stick to ICAI study material primarily.

• Make a realistic timetable and stick to it.

• Give daily/weekly targets & review progress.

• Use Pomodoro technique (25 mins study, 5 mins break).

• Don’t ignore health and sleep – they matter for retention.

Bonus Tip

• Every day, revise at least 1 previously learned topic.

• Make your own short notes or mind maps for last-minute revision.

• Use mobile apps like CA Foundation MCQ apps for quick revision (only if they’re ICAI-based).