CA Foundation New Scheme 2026: What's Changed and How to Prepare
The CA Foundation exam has looked different since ICAI rolled out its New Scheme of Education and Training, and if you're preparing for the January, May/June, or September 2026 attempt, you need to know exactly what's changed before you build your study plan. It also shares a practical preparation plan. You'll learn where a CA Foundation test series fits into your study strategy, so you can prepare with confidence and avoid surprises on exam day. What's Actually Changed in 2026 1. Two papers have been dropped. Business Correspondence & Reporting (BCR) and Business & Commercial Knowledge (BCK), which existed under the old Paper 2 and Paper 4, have been removed. The Foundation course now focuses squarely on four core papers instead of six. 2. Four papers, 100 marks each. The current CA Foundation structure covers Accounting, Business Law, Quantitative Aptitude, and Business Economics — 400 marks total, with each paper carrying equal weightage. 3. A clear subje...