The CA Foundation Exam is the first level of the prestigious Chartered Accountancy (CA) Course, conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Every year, thousands of aspiring Chartered Accountants from India and abroad appear for this exam to begin their professional journey in accounting and finance.
The CA Foundation Exam is conducted three times a year — in January, June, and September — giving students multiple opportunities to qualify. Candidates preparing for the CA Foundation Exam 2026 must be familiar with the exam schedule, registration process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and pattern to plan their preparation effectively.