How to Pass CA Foundation on Your First Attempt?

How to Pass CA Foundation on Your First Attempt? (Step-by-Step Guide)

SANJAY JAIN

3/28/20251 min read

Introduction: The First Step to Becoming a Chartered Accountant

Cracking the CA Foundation exam on the first attempt is every commerce student’s dream! But let’s be real—it’s not easy without proper guidance. Many students struggle with:

Time management
Conceptual clarity
Negative marking in MCQs

But don’t worry! With the right strategy, best coaching, and expert teachers, you can pass CA Foundation in one go.

At Save Classes (Best CA Foundation Coaching in Meerut), we’ve helped hundreds of students clear their CA Foundation exam on the first attempt. Let’s get into the step-by-step approach to make it happen!

📌 1. Understanding the CA Foundation Exam Pattern

Before we jump into preparation, let’s first understand the exam structure:

📖 SubjectMarksType of ExamNegative Marking?Faculty at Save ClassesPrinciples & Practice of Accounting100DescriptiveNoMr. Sanjay JainBusiness Laws & Business Correspondence100DescriptiveNoMr. Sanjay JainBusiness Mathematics, Logical Reasoning & Statistics100Objective (MCQs)Yes (-0.25 per wrong answer)Mrs. Shraddha GuptaBusiness Economics & Commercial Knowledge100Objective (MCQs)Yes (-0.25 per wrong answer)Mr. Ajay Rana

Paper 1 & 2 (Accounts & Law) are subjective, so focus on writing skills.
Paper 3 & 4 (Maths & Economics) are MCQ-based, so practice is key!
Minimum passing criteria: 40% per paper & 50% overall.

💡 At Save Classes, our expert faculty—Sanjay Jain (Accounts & Law), Shraddha Gupta (Maths), and Ajay Rana (Economics)—ensure that students have a strong foundation in every subject.