Is it necessary to have studied commerce in class 12 for clearing CA Foundation?

It is not neccessary to have studied commerce in class 12 for clearing CA Foundation. Student from any stream can pursue CA course. Having studied Commerce with Maths in class 12, can be an advantage, as the student will have a strong base in several topics related to accounting, taxation, economy,
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The difficulty level of ICAI CA exams is as follows:
CA Level | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
Tough | |
Tough | |
the toughest |
ICAI conducts CA exams three times a year. These are May, September and January. To appear for the exam, candidates have to register and apply before deadline. The registration schedule is released by ICAI on its official website - icai.org.
Yes you are eligible
Check below category wise CA Pass Percentage Foundation January 2025:
Category | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
Male | 21.74 % |
Female | 21.27 % |
Total | 21.52 % |
Candidates have to carry a printout of CA Foundation admit card and a valid photo ID. They can carry any of the following:
· Aadhaar card
· PAN card
· Voter ID card
·
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