It is not easy, yet not impossible to crack CA Intermediate exam without coaching. If a student is determined, disciplined and fully dedicated towards CA Inter exam preparation, she/she can crack it with self-study.
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There are total 6 papers in CA Intermediate exam. These papers are divided into two groups as follows:
Group I | Group II |
Paper - 1: Advanced Accounting | Paper - 4: Cost and Management Accounting |
Paper - 2 : Corporate and Other Laws | Paper - 5: Auditing and Ethics |
Paper - 3: Taxation Section A: Income Tax Law Section B: Goods & Services Tax | Paper – 6: Financial Management & Ethics Management Section A: Financial Management Section B: Ethics Management |
The CA Intermediate question paper includes questions in English/Hindi language. The CA Inter test paper contains of subjective as well as objective type questions.
ICAI conducts CA Intermediate mock exams for registered candidates. Candidates can access it at ICAI BoS portal. Check below for CS Inter moc exam dates for May 2026 session:
Series I | Series II | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1: Advance Accounting | 16-Mar-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Paper 1: Advance Accounting | 02-Apr-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Paper 2: Corporate & Other Laws | 18-Mar-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Paper 2: Corporate & Other Laws | 04-Apr-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Paper 3: Taxation | 20-Mar-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Paper 3: Taxation | 06-Apr-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Paper 4: Cost & Management Accounting | 23-Mar-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Paper 4: Cost & Management Accounting | 08-Apr-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Paper 5: Auditing & Ethics | 25-Mar-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Paper 5: Auditing & Ethics | 10-Apr-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Paper 6: Financial Management & Strategic Management | 27-Mar-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Paper 6: Financial Management & Strategic Management | 13-Apr-2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
According to the marking scheme and CA Intermediate exam pattern, the total marks in CA Intermediate is 100 marks per paper.
Minimum score requirement to pass CA Intermediate is 40% per paper and 50% overall. If a candidate scores 60% or more in one subject and fails another subject, he/she can apply for exemption, if all requirements are met.
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