CA Foundation (ICAI) — Free Online Mock Test
4 papers · Paper 1 & 2 subjective (descriptive), Paper 3 & 4 objective (MCQ with 1/4 negative). Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Intermediate
India
Finance & Professional
300 questions
600 min
50 distinct variants
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CA Foundation exam at a glance
CA Foundation section breakdown
The CA Foundation mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks)
50 questions · 180 minutes · ~216 sec/question
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Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks)
50 questions · 180 minutes · ~216 sec/question
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Paper 3 — Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25
100 questions · 120 minutes · ~72 sec/question
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Paper 4 — Business Economics (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25
100 questions · 120 minutes · ~72 sec/question
CA Foundation scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CA Foundation penalises wrong answers (-0.25 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: CA Foundation (out of 400, pass 50% aggregate).
How CA Foundation is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
Tools available during the CA Foundation exam
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real CA Foundation exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
CA Foundation time strategy
With 300 questions in 600 minutes, you have about 120 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks)
Target ~216 sec/question. If a question takes more than 324 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks)
Target ~216 sec/question. If a question takes more than 324 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Paper 3 — Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25
Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Paper 4 — Business Economics (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25
Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CA Foundation topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CA Foundation, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks)
- Accounting — Partnership · 8
- Accounting — Depreciation · 5
- Accounting — Concepts · 4
- Accounting — Final Accounts · 4
- Accounting — Share Capital · 4
- Accounting — BRS · 3
- Accounting — Inventory · 3
- Accounting — Bills of Exchange · 3
Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks)
- Law — Contract Act · 18
- Law — Companies Act · 15
- Law — Sale of Goods · 6
- Law — Partnership Act · 5
- Law — LLP Act · 3
- Law — Negotiable Instruments · 3
Paper 3 — Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25
- Quant — Statistics · 16
- Quant — Probability · 8
- Quant — Logarithms · 8
- Quant — Series · 8
- Quant — Equations · 7
- Quant — Number Theory · 7
- Quant — Profit and Loss · 6
- Quant — Percentages · 5
Paper 4 — Business Economics (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25
- Econ — Money and Banking · 15
- Econ — National Income · 12
- Econ — Cost Theory · 10
- Econ — Inflation · 9
- Econ — Production · 7
- Econ — Public Finance · 7
- Econ — Indian Economy · 7
- Econ — Market Structures · 6
Sample CA Foundation questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge CA Foundation bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks) · Accounting — Concepts
Q1. The "dual aspect" concept means:
Why: Correct answer: D — Every transaction has two effects of equal amount — a debit and a credit. Topic: Accounting — Concepts.
Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks) · Law — Companies Act
Q2. The minimum CSR spend mandated under Section 135 is:
Why: Correct answer: B — At least 2% of the average net profits of the three immediately preceding financial years. Topic: Law — Companies Act.
Paper 3 — Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25 · Quant — Probability
Q3. Probability of NOT getting an ace from a standard deck of 52 cards on one draw is:
Why: Correct answer: D — 48/52 = 12/13. Topic: Quant — Probability.
Paper 4 — Business Economics (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25 · Econ — Inflation
Q4. The "Consumer Price Index" (CPI) measures inflation by:
Why: Correct answer: D — Tracking the cost of a representative basket of goods and services consumed by households over time. Topic: Econ — Inflation.
Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks) · Accounting — Standards
Q5. Under AS 2 / Ind AS 2, inventory is valued at:
Why: Correct answer: A — Lower of cost and net realisable value (NRV). Topic: Accounting — Standards.
Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks) · Law — Companies Act
Q6. "Special resolution" under the Companies Act requires:
Why: Correct answer: C — At least 75% of members voting in favour at a duly convened meeting. Topic: Law — Companies Act.
These are a handful of the 15000 unique CA Foundation questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
CA Foundation difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
4 papers · Paper 1 & 2 subjective (descriptive), Paper 3 & 4 objective (MCQ with 1/4 negative). Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CA Foundation bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CA Foundation
Real test-day interface
Our sat skin mirrors the actual CA Foundation testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
15000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the CA Foundation exam pattern?
- CA Foundation (ICAI) contains 300 questions across 4 sections: Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks), Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks), Paper 3 — Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25, Paper 4 — Business Economics (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25. Total duration is 600 minutes (about 120 seconds per question).
- Does CA Foundation have negative marking?
- Yes — CA Foundation carries negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is CA Foundation scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. CA Foundation (out of 400, pass 50% aggregate).
- How can I practise CA Foundation online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length CA Foundation mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CA Foundation?
- CA Foundation is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. 4 papers · Paper 1 & 2 subjective (descriptive), Paper 3 & 4 objective (MCQ with 1/4 negative). Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the CA Foundation exam?
- CA Foundation runs for 600 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CA Foundation?
- CA Foundation is split into: Paper 1 — Accounting (100 marks), Paper 2 — Business Laws (100 marks), Paper 3 — Quantitative Aptitude (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25, Paper 4 — Business Economics (100 marks) · MCQ · -0.25. Each section is timed and weighted separately. 4 papers · Paper 1 & 2 subjective (descriptive), Paper 3 & 4 objective (MCQ with 1/4 negative). Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CA Foundation?
- On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).
- Is the CA Foundation test adaptive?
- No — CA Foundation is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CA Foundation mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CA Foundation variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 15000 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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