CA COURSE DETAILS & ELIGIBILITY
Practical Training
- 2 Years
Practical Training
- 1 Year
LEVEL-1 : CA FOUNDATION
Eligibility : + 2 (HSC) Pass of Any Group
CA FOUNDATION latest Syllabus, w.e.f. 1st July 2023
| PAPERS | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Accounting | 100 Marks |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws | 100 Marks |
| Paper 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 100 Marks |
| Section A: Business Mathematics | ||
| Section B: Logical Reasoning | ||
| Section C: Statistics | ||
| Paper 4 | Business Economics | 100 Marks |
NOTE:
1 : Register for the Foundation Course on or before the 1st day of January or the 1st day of July for the examination to be held in the months of May / June or November / December respectively
2 : Passing Percentage : 40% in Each Subject and Aggregate 50%
3 : Paper Number 1 & 2 are Descriptive Type and Paper Number 3 & 4 are Objective Type (MCQ) with Negative Marking.
4 : Examination : Every year in January, May, September.
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2026-2027
LEVEL-2 : CA-INTERMEDIATE
Eligibility : CA FOUNDATION Passed / ANY DEGREE
CA INTERMEDIATE - Latest Syllabus, w.e.f. 1st July 2023
| GROUP I | ||
|---|---|---|
| PAPERS | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
| Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | 100 Marks |
| Paper 2 | Corporate and Other Laws | 100 Marks |
| PART I: Company Law & LLP Law | 70 Marks | |
| PART II: Other Laws | 30 Marks | |
| Paper 3 | Taxation | 100 Marks |
| Section A: Income-Tax Law | 50 Marks | |
| Section B : Goods and Services Tax (GST) | 50 Marks | |
| GROUP II | ||
| Paper 4 | Cost and Management Accounting | 100 Marks |
| Paper 5 | Auditing and Ethics | 100 Marks |
| Paper 6 | Financial Management and Strategic Management | 100 Marks |
| Section A: Financial Management | 50 Marks | |
| Section B: Strategic Management | 50 Marks |
NOTE:
1. Minimum Qualifying Marks : 40% in Each Paper
2. Aggregate : 50% in all the Papers in that Group.
The subjects of Intermediate Course are classified into two groups which a student can study and appear in the examination group-wise or both the groups together.
To get the All India Rank , a student has to appear for both the Groups simultaneously either in May or November in a year.
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2026-2027
LEVEL-3 : CA FINAL
Eligibility : CA INTERMEDIATE Pass
CA Final - Latest Syllabus, w.e.f. 1st July 2023
| GROUP I | ||
|---|---|---|
| PAPERS | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
| Paper 1 | Financial Reporting | 100 Marks |
| Paper 2 | Advanced Financial Management | 100 Marks |
| Paper 3 | Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics | 100 Marks |
| GROUP II | ||
| Paper 4 | Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation | 100 Marks |
| Paper 5 | Indirect Tax Laws | 100 Marks |
| Part I: Goods and Services Tax | 80 Marks | |
| Part II: Costumes & FTP | 20 Marks | |
| Paper 6 | Integrated Business Solutions | 100 Marks |
| (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) |
NOTE:
1. Minimum Marks : 40% in Each Paper to be qualified
2. Aggregate : 50% in all the Papers in the Group to be qualified
The subjects of Final Course are divided into Two groups (GP-I & GP-II) and a student may appear for the Exam either of the Groups or Both the Groups in Single Attempt. To get the All India Rank , a student has to appear for both the Groups simultaneously either in May or November in a year. There is no limit for number of Attempts in any exams.
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2026-2027
Planning to become a Chartered Accountant
CA Course Details & Eligibility
This page explains the complete CA pathway – from CA Foundation (Level 1) right up to CA Final (Level 3) and the Articleship Training requirements.
Students and parents can clearly understand:
- ✓ Course levels
- ✓ Eligibility at each stage
- ✓ Subjects & marks
- ✓ Passing criteria
- ✓ Exam attempts
- ✓ How National Management College supports each level
Levels of the CA Course
The CA journey requires you to clear three academic levels and undertake Articleship Training .
CA FOUNDATION
Entry Level
CA INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate Level
ARTICLESHIP
2 Years Articleship Training
CA FINAL
Final Level
LEVEL 1: CA FOUNDATION
Entry Level – After 12th Standard (Any Group)
The CA Foundation exam is the first step in the Chartered Accountancy course. Students from any stream (Commerce / Science / Humanities) can join after completing Class 12 from a recognized board.
Eligibility for CA Foundation
- Passed Class 12 (HSC) from any recognized board
- Students can register immediately after 10th but can write the exam only after 12th
- Must register with ICAI before the cut-off dates for the chosen attempt
| PAPER | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Accounting | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Business Laws | 100 |
| Paper 3 | Quantitative Aptitude Section A: Business Mathematics Section B: Logical Reasoning Section C: Statistics | 100 |
| Paper 4 | Business Economics | 100 |
Key Points
- 40% minimum in each paper
- 50% marks in aggregate
- Papers 1 & 2: Descriptive
- Papers 3 & 4: Objective (MCQ) with negative marking
LEVEL 2: CA INTERMEDIATE
Second Level – After CA Foundation / Direct Entry (Degree Holders)
CA Intermediate strengthens concepts in accounting, taxation, law, costing and audit. Students can enter CA Intermediate in two ways.
Eligibility for CA Intermediate
- Passed CA Foundation; OR
- Passed Any Degree (Direct Entry Route)
CA Intermediate Subjects (Latest ICAI Scheme)
Group I| PAPER | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Corporate and Other Laws Part I: Company Law & LLP Law – 70 Marks Part II: Other Laws – 30 Marks | 100 |
| Paper 3 | Taxation Section A: Income Tax Law – 50 Marks Section B: GST – 50 Marks | 100 |
CA Intermediate Subjects (Latest ICAI Scheme)
Group II| PAPER | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 4 | Cost and Management Accounting | 100 |
| Paper 5 | Auditing and Ethics | 100 |
| Paper 6 | Financial Management & Strategic Management Section A: FM – 50 Marks Section B: SM – 50 Marks | 100 |
Key Points
- 40% minimum in each paper
- 50% marks overall in the group
Articleship Training – 2 YEARS (ARTICLES)
Mandatory Training After Passing CA Intermediate (Group I)
After clearing CA Intermediate (Group I), students must complete 2 years of Articleship Training (Articleship) under a Chartered Accountant.
Training Includes Exposure To:
Auditing
(statutory, internal)
GST, Income Tax
filing
Accounting &
finalization
ROC compliance
Corporate finance
Practical client
interactions
*National Management College guides students to choose the right audit firms for strong professional growth.
LEVEL 3: CA FINAL
Final Level – After Intermediate & Articleship Completion
CA Final is the last and most advanced stage of the CA course.
Eligibility for CA Final
- Passed CA Intermediate
- Completed required Articleship Training period
| PAPER | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Financial Reporting | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Advanced Financial Management | 100 |
| Paper 3 | Advanced Auditing, Assurance & Professional Ethics | 100 |
| PAPER | SUBJECTS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 4 | Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation | 100 |
| Paper 5 | Indirect Tax Laws GST – 80 Marks Customs & FTP – 20 Marks | 100 |
| Paper 6 | Integrated Business Solutions | 100 |
Key Points
Articleship Training – 1 YEAR (FINAL PHASE)
Articleship Training – 1 Year (Final Phase)
After appearing for CA Final exams, students must complete one more year of training (can opt for industrial training in companies).
Exposure Includes:
Corporate finance
Consulting assignments
High-level audit work
Leadership & communication skills
After completing training + exams, students receive ICAI Membership and can prefix “CA” before their name.
Start Your Full CA Journey With National Management College
From Foundation to Final, NMC provides full-time residential coaching, strict study plans, separate hostels, daily supervision and high-quality academic support.
Admissions Open for 2026–2027
Start Your Full CA Journey With National Management College
From Foundation to Final, NMC provides full-time residential coaching, strict study plans, separate hostels, daily supervision and high-quality academic support.
Admissions Open for 2026–2027
