CA Foundation January 2026 Exam: Complete Guide on Dates, Application, Eligibility & Pattern

So, eyeing that CA Foundation exam in January 2026? Here's a quick rundown of everything - when it happens, registration details, eligibility, courses, also the exam format. Let’s explore this.

CA Foundation January 2026 Exam Dates

Paper-wise Schedule:

• Day 1 - 18th January 2026 Paper 1: Principles and Practice of Accounting (100 Marks) Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)

• Day 2 - 20th January 2026 Paper 2: Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting (100 Marks) Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)

• Day 3 - 22nd January 2026 Paper 3: Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning & Statistics (100 Marks) Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)

• Day 4 - 24th January 2026 Paper 4: Business Economics (100 Marks) Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)

• Total Marks: 400 (across 4 papers) Passing Criteria: 40% in each paper + 50% aggregate

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CA Foundation Application Process

Important Dates

• Application Opening: October 2025 (tentative) 

• Last Date to Apply: November 2025 (tentative) 

• Admit Card Release: December 2025 (tentative) 

• Exam Dates: 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th January 2026

Pro Tip: Always check ICAI's official website for confirmed dates as they may change.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Step 1: Register on ICAI Portal

• Visit icai.org

• Go to Student Section

• Click "Examination" > "Apply for Exam"

• Login using your registration number and password

Step 2: Fill Exam Form

• Select "CA Foundation January 2026"

• Choose your exam center city

• Select medium (English/Hindi)

• Verify all details carefully

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Signature (scanned)

Step 4: Pay Exam Fees Exam Fees (Approximate):

• All 4 papers: ₹1,500

• Payment via credit/debit card or net banking

Step 5: Submit Application

• Review all details before final submission

• Download and save acknowledgment receipt

• Note down your application number

Step 6: Download Admit Card Admit cards are usually available 15 days before exam on ICAI portal.

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CA Foundation Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.

Commerce, Science, or Arts: All streams eligible Percentage Required: No minimum percentage needed 

Age Limit: No age restriction

When Can You Register? You can register for CA Foundation immediately after Class 12 results. No need to wait.

When Can You Appear for Exam? You must complete 4 months from registration date before appearing for exams.

Example:

• Registered in August 2025 → Can appear from December 2025 onwards

• Registered in September 2025 → Can appear from January 2026 onwards

CA Foundation Syllabus Overview

Paper 1: Accounting (100 Marks)

Theory (20-25 marks):

• Accounting concepts and principles

• Accounting Standards

Practical (75-80 marks):

• Journal, ledger, trial balance

• Partnership accounts

• Company accounts

• Bank reconciliation

• Bills of exchange

Paper 2: Law (100 Marks)

Part A: Corporate Laws (60 marks)

• Indian Contract Act

• Sale of Goods Act

• Partnership Act

• LLP Act

• Companies Act basics

Part B: Business Correspondence (40 marks)

• Communication skills

• Report writing

• Letter drafting

Paper 3: Maths & Statistics (100 Marks)

Business Mathematics (40 marks):

• Ratio, equations, matrices

• Time value of money

• Permutation combination

Logical Reasoning (20 marks):

• Puzzles, series, coding-decoding

Statistics (40 marks):

• Central tendency, dispersion

• Correlation, regression

• Probability

Paper 4: Economics (100 Marks)

Microeconomics (60 marks):

• Demand and supply

• Elasticity

• Production and cost

• Market structures

Macroeconomics (40 marks):

• National income

• Money and banking

• Fiscal and monetary policy

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CA Foundation Exam Pattern

Duration: 3 hours per paper 

Total Papers: 4 

Total Marks: 400 (100 marks per paper) 

Question Type: Descriptive (written answers) 

Medium: English or Hindi

Marking Scheme:

• Mix of theory and practical questions

• Short answers (2-4 marks each)

• Long answers (6-10 marks each)

• Numerical problems (8-16 marks each)

Passing Criteria:

• Minimum 40% in EACH paper (40 marks out of 100)

• Minimum 50% OVERALL (200 marks out of 400)

Important: Even if you score 80 in three papers, if you get 35 in one paper, you fail overall.

Exam Preparation Timeline

6 Months Before (July-August 2025)

• Complete registration

• Start syllabus coverage

• Join coaching or start self-study

4 Months Before (September-October 2025)

• Complete 70% syllabus

• Regular practice and problem-solving

• Submit exam application

2 Months Before (November 2025)

• Complete entire syllabus

• Start CA Foundation Mock Tests

• First revision round

1 Month Before (December 2025)

• Intensive revision

• Take 6-8 mock tests

• Focus on weak areas

Last Week (January 2026)

• Formula revision

• Quick notes review

• Admit card download

• Exam center visit

Exam Day Tips

Before Exam:

• Reach exam center 30 minutes early

• Carry admit card, calculator, pens, water

• Stay calm and confident

During Exam:

• Read all questions first

• Attempt easy questions first

• Manage time (1.8 minutes per mark)

• Show all working in numerical problems

• Write neatly and legibly

After Exam:

• Don't discuss answers with others

• Rest and prepare for next paper

• Stay positive

Why Students Fail CA Foundation

• Starting preparation too late

• Not taking mock tests

• Weak in one subject

• Poor time management

• Not understanding concepts

• Skipping theory portions

Avoid These Mistakes!

The Bottom Line

CA Foundation January 2026 is your gateway to the CA profession. Understanding exam dates, eligibility, pattern, and syllabus is the first step. Proper preparation is the next.

Don't wait until the last moment. Start your preparation now. With 3-4 months of dedicated study, clearing CA Foundation is absolutely achievable.

Register on time, prepare systematically, take mock tests seriously, and stay consistent. Your CA journey begins here.

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