CA Intermediate (ICAI) — Free Online Mock Test
6 papers across 2 groups (3 per group). Mix of subjective and 30% objective. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per group. · Official language: English & Hindi.
CA Intermediate exam at a glance
CA Intermediate full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CA Intermediate mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 600-question, 1080-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
CA Intermediate key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). |
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| Official website | icai.org ↗ |
| Mode | The second level of the Chartered Accountancy course under the New Scheme — six papers in two groups, taken at examination centres nationwide. |
| Frequency | Three times a year (January, May and September). |
| Scoring & marking | Six papers in two groups of three — Advanced Accounting, Corporate & Other Laws, Taxation (Group 1); Cost & Management Accounting, Auditing & Ethics, Financial Management & Strategic Management (Group 2). Each paper is 30% case-study MCQs and 70% descriptive. To pass a group you need at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the group aggregate. |
| Score validity | A cleared group stands permanently toward your CA qualification. |
| Language | English and Hindi. |
Who is eligible for CA Intermediate?
Candidates who have cleared the CA Foundation, or graduates/post-graduates entering through the Direct Entry route after a stipulated study period.
Last verified July 2026 against ICAI — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CA Intermediate section breakdown
The CA Intermediate 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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Group I · Paper 1 — Advanced Accounting (100 marks)
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Group I · Paper 2 — Corporate & Other Laws (100 marks)
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Group I · Paper 3 — Taxation (Income Tax + GST) (100 marks) · 30% MCQ
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Group II · Paper 4 — Cost & Management Accounting (100 marks)
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Group II · Paper 5 — Auditing & Ethics (100 marks) · 30% MCQ
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Group II · Paper 6 — Financial Management & Strategic Mgmt (100 marks)
CA Intermediate scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CA Intermediate 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 Intermediate (out of 600, 50% aggregate per group to clear).
How CA Intermediate is conducted
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- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the CA Intermediate exam
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CA Intermediate time strategy
With 600 questions in 1080 minutes, you have about 108 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Group I · Paper 1 — Advanced Accounting (100 marks)
- Group I · Paper 2 — Corporate & Other Laws (100 marks)
- Group I · Paper 3 — Taxation (Income Tax + GST) (100 marks) · 30% MCQ
- Group II · Paper 4 — Cost & Management Accounting (100 marks)
- Group II · Paper 5 — Auditing & Ethics (100 marks) · 30% MCQ
- Group II · Paper 6 — Financial Management & Strategic Mgmt (100 marks)
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 Intermediate topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CA Intermediate, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Group I · Paper 1 — Advanced Accounting (100 marks)
- Accounting — AS · 8
- Accounting — Ind AS · 7
- Accounting — Schedule III · 6
- Accounting — Partnership · 5
- Accounting — Banking · 5
- Accounting — Investment · 4
- Accounting — Consolidation · 3
- Accounting — Depreciation · 2
Group I · Paper 2 — Corporate & Other Laws (100 marks)
- Law — Companies Act · 67
- Law — Negotiable Instruments · 7
- Law — FEMA · 6
- Law — SEBI · 4
- Law — LLP · 3
- Law — Preference Shares · 3
- Law — General Clauses · 2
- Law — Interpretation · 2
Group I · Paper 3 — Taxation (Income Tax + GST) (100 marks) · 30% MCQ
- Tax — Income Tax · 47
- Tax — Capital Gains · 13
- Tax — GST · 10
- Tax — TDS · 6
- Tax — GST Returns · 5
- Tax — Losses · 3
- Tax — Depreciation · 3
- Tax — GST ITC · 2
Group II · Paper 4 — Cost & Management Accounting (100 marks)
- Cost — Marginal Costing · 7
- Cost — Materials · 7
- Cost — Budgeting · 6
- Cost — Labour · 6
- Cost — Concepts · 5
- Cost — Variances · 5
- Cost — Decision Making · 5
- Cost — Process Costing · 4
Group II · Paper 5 — Auditing & Ethics (100 marks) · 30% MCQ
- Audit — Standards · 34
- Audit — Procedures · 6
- Audit — Opinion · 5
- Audit — Documentation · 4
- Audit — Going Concern · 3
- Audit — Audit Committee · 3
- Audit — Internal Control · 2
- Audit — Sampling · 2
Group II · Paper 6 — Financial Management & Strategic Mgmt (100 marks)
- Strategy — M&A · 5
- Strategy — Generic Strategies · 4
- FM — IRR · 3
- FM — Working Capital · 3
- FM — CAPM · 3
- FM — Annuity · 3
- FM — Ratios · 3
- FM — Leverage · 3
CA Intermediate difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
6 papers across 2 groups (3 per group). Mix of subjective and 30% objective. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per group. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CA Intermediate bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CA Intermediate
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Expert take: what CA Intermediate really tests
CA Intermediate is a rigorous law-, tax- and accounting-heavy stage with an unforgiving passing rule — 40% per paper and 50% in the group aggregate — and a new format where 30% of each paper is case-study MCQs. It rewards conceptual clarity and consistent practice from the ICAI material over selective cramming.
Preparation tips
- Study the ICAI material as the primary source and practise its RTPs and past papers.
- Balance every paper to clear the 40%-per-paper rule, not just your strong subjects.
- Practise the case-study MCQs, now 30% of every paper.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on third-party notes over the ICAI study material.
- Neglecting a weak paper that can fail the whole group.
CA Intermediate study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Study Advanced Accounting, Corporate & Other Laws and Taxation from the ICAI material
- Practise problems and case-study MCQs after each topic
- Make concise notes for revision
- Work through Cost & Management Accounting, Auditing & Ethics and FM & SM
- Balance every paper to clear the 40%-per-paper rule
- Practise ICAI RTPs and mock test papers
- Solve past-question scanners and take full mocks
- Target the 50% group aggregate while clearing each paper
- Revise weak papers rather than only strong subjects
Where CA Intermediate can take you
A strong CA Intermediate result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Chartered Accountant (after Final)
- Audit & assurance
- Taxation & advisory
- Corporate finance & accounting
Best books & official prep for CA Intermediate
- ICAI official study material & modules — ICAI
- ICAI Revision Test Papers (RTPs) & Mock Test Papers — ICAI
- Scanner / past-question compilations — Shuchita / Bestword
- Reference texts (Tax, Law, FM) — Various
Official practice: ICAI provides official study material, RTPs and past papers with suggested answers on icai.org — the authoritative preparation.
Previous-year papers: ICAI past papers, suggested answers and RTPs are officially published and are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CA Intermediate exam pattern?
- CA Intermediate (ICAI) contains 600 questions across 6 sections: Group I · Paper 1 — Advanced Accounting (100 marks), Group I · Paper 2 — Corporate & Other Laws (100 marks), Group I · Paper 3 — Taxation (Income Tax + GST) (100 marks) · 30% MCQ, Group II · Paper 4 — Cost & Management Accounting (100 marks), Group II · Paper 5 — Auditing & Ethics (100 marks) · 30% MCQ, Group II · Paper 6 — Financial Management & Strategic Mgmt (100 marks). Total duration is 1080 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does CA Intermediate have negative marking?
- Yes — CA Intermediate carries negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is CA Intermediate scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 600. CA Intermediate (out of 600, 50% aggregate per group to clear).
- How can I practise CA Intermediate online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CA Intermediate mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CA Intermediate?
- CA Intermediate is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. 6 papers across 2 groups (3 per group). Mix of subjective and 30% objective. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per group. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the CA Intermediate exam?
- CA Intermediate runs for 1080 minutes total across 6 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 Intermediate?
- CA Intermediate is split into: Group I · Paper 1 — Advanced Accounting (100 marks), Group I · Paper 2 — Corporate & Other Laws (100 marks), Group I · Paper 3 — Taxation (Income Tax + GST) (100 marks) · 30% MCQ, Group II · Paper 4 — Cost & Management Accounting (100 marks), Group II · Paper 5 — Auditing & Ethics (100 marks) · 30% MCQ, Group II · Paper 6 — Financial Management & Strategic Mgmt (100 marks). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 6 papers across 2 groups (3 per group). Mix of subjective and 30% objective. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per group. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CA Intermediate?
- On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).
- Is the CA Intermediate test adaptive?
- No — CA Intermediate is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CA Intermediate mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CA Intermediate variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 30000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CA Intermediate test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CA Intermediate test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CA Intermediate previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CA Intermediate mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 600-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CA Intermediate mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CA Intermediate mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CA Intermediate mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CA Intermediate mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CA Intermediate syllabus?
- The CA Intermediate syllabus maps to its 6 sections: Group I · Paper 1 — Advanced Accounting (100 marks), Group I · Paper 2 — Corporate & Other Laws (100 marks), Group I · Paper 3 — Taxation (Income Tax + GST) (100 marks) · 30% MCQ, Group II · Paper 4 — Cost & Management Accounting (100 marks), Group II · Paper 5 — Auditing & Ethics (100 marks) · 30% MCQ, Group II · Paper 6 — Financial Management & Strategic Mgmt (100 marks). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CA Intermediate?
- Candidates who have cleared the CA Foundation, or graduates/post-graduates entering through the Direct Entry route after a stipulated study period. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CA Intermediate practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CA Intermediate exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CA Intermediate exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CA Intermediate mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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