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ICAI CA Intermediate Jan 2025: Exam Pattern

ICAI CA Intermediate Jan 2025: Exam Pattern





The ICAI has introduced the CA New Scheme with a changed examination pattern for Chartered Accountancy aspirants. This article deals with the pattern of exams that you will face in the CA Intermediate January 2025 exam.

The introduction of the new exam format gives you a chance to strategize a study plan for yourself. Read our complete article on CA Inter Exam Pattern 2025 to get more information about marking schemes, topic weightage, and total marks distribution under the new scheme.

In this guide, we will provide accurate insights about the new exam patterns for CA inter Jan 2025 exam

CA Intermediate Jan 2025 Exam Highlights

The six papers are divided into two groups. Each paper carries 100 marks. Thus, the aggregate marking of the exam is 600.

20% of questions in every paper will be case study-based multiple choice questions, and they will test your ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-time scenarios

The questions will be descriptive in nature, and 70% will require you to demonstrate your understanding of the material and your ability to communicate your ideas.

Question Type: Both subjective and objective
Mode of exam: Offline/written
Total Marks: Each paper of 100 marks
Marking: No negative marking
Language Choice English and Hindi
Duration: 3 hours

CA Intermediate Exam Pattern Jan 2025

One of the majors that we can see in the CA intermediate exam pattern is the introduction of ‘Code of Ethics’ in the Accounting and Auditing paper. Here is the complete list of exam pattern:

No. Papers Subjective Objective
1 Advanced Accounting 70 30
2 Corporate Laws 70 30
3 Cost and Management Accounting 70 30
4 Taxation 70 30
5 Auditing and Code of Ethics 70 30
6 Financial Management 35 15
Strategic Management 35 15

CA Intermediate Jan 2025 Marking Scheme

There are four CA Intermediate papers as envisaged under the new scheme. Each of these consists of a mix of MCQs and descriptive questions. MCQs carry 30 marks, while descriptive questions carry 70 marks on a questioner's score sheet.

All MCQs carry an obligatory nature. All the questions carry either one or two marks. There are no internal choices or external choices in MCQs. Also, negative marking is not applicable.

No. Papers Marks Distribution
1 Group 1 Advanced Accounting 100
2 Corporate Laws 100
3 Taxation:
- Income Tax Laws
- Goods and Services Tax Laws
100 (Total)
- 50
- 50
4 Group 2 Cost and Management Accounting 100
5 Auditing and Code of Ethics 100
6 Financial Management and Strategic Management:
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
100 (Total)
- 50
- 50

CA Intermediate Jan 2025 Exam: Passing Criteria

The ICAI has incorporated a new exemption rule under the revised scheme. The papers in which the students score 60 marks or more shall be declared permanently passed. In any case, passing the exam shall require at least 50% marks of 50% or more in individual remaining papers.

In the new system of affairs, students also enjoy the right to relinquish the exemption they have earned on a voluntary basis. That is, they can take any paper even after clearing an exam.

Notable Changes in CA Intermediate Exam Pattern

  • Revised Company Law and Taxation Laws: The subject includes latest amendments to the Company Law and Taxation Laws. Please refer to the latest study material from ICAI.
  • Focus on Group II: In some of the papers in Group II, specially in Financial Management and Auditing, MCQs have been incorporated without negative marking. There is an ideal opportunity to gain more marks by answering the MCQs aptly
  • Accounting Standards Updates: Update current changes in accounting standards particularly Ind AS. Understanding changes is very necessary for clearing the exams.

That's the reason one ought to be aware of the changes and prepare for them. Being conscious of these changes and preparing accordingly would make your CA Intermediate performances better.

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