CA Foundation May 2023 Batch Starting From Oct 1ICAI CA Intermediate Exam Pattern Nov 2022 – Marking Scheme, Weightage, Passing Marks
The CA Intermediate exam pattern for Nov 2022 exams is available on the official website of ICAI. As per the paper pattern, there are 8 papers in CA Intermediate categorized into two groups. The types of questions will be objective and subjective, and students will get 3 hours to complete the paper. Each paper consists of 100 marks. Hence, the total mark for the CA Intermediate exam is 800 marks.
To clear the exams, students need to get passing marks of at least 40% on each paper and 50% total in a group. Furthermore, there is no negative marking on the CA Intermediate papers. The exams are conducted 2 times a year, i.e., in May & Nov in the offline mode.
Check the complete article to know about the CA Inter exam pattern 2022 in detail, including the paper pattern, marking scheme, weightage, total marks, and passing marks.
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ICAI CA Intermediate Exam Pattern 2022
- There are eight papers in the CA Inter course categorized into 2 groups.
- Total marks for the CA Intermediate exam are 800 (100 for each paper.)
- There is no negative marking in the CA Inter exams.
- The exams are conducted in offline mode and the medium is English and Hindi.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Pen and paper-based |
| Type of question | Objective cum subjective |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours per paper |
| Medium of Exam | English/ Hindi |
| Number of Papers | Eight |
| Number of Marks | 100 per paper |
| Negative Marking | None |
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CA Intermediate Marking Pattern 2022
The table below mentions the CA Inter marking pattern 2022 for the Nov exams:
| Paper | Comprehension and Knowledge | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Accounting | 5%-15% | 85%-95% |
| Paper 2 Part 1: Corporate Laws | 40%-55% | 45%-60% |
| Paper 2 Part 2: Other Laws | 35%-55% | 45%-65% |
| Paper 3 Cost and Management Accounting | 20%-30% | 70%-80% |
| Paper 4A: Taxation- Income Tax Law | 5%-20% | 80%-95% |
| Paper 4B: Taxation- Indirect Tax Laws | 20%-45% | 55%-80% |
| Paper 5: Advanced Accounting | 30%-55% | 45%-70% |
| Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance | 5%-15% | 85%-95% |
| Paper 7A: Enterprise Information System | 30%-55% | 45%-70% |
| Paper 7B: Strategic Management | 50%-70% | 30%-50% |
| Paper 8A: Financial Management | 20%-30% | 70%-80% |
| Paper 8B: Economics for Finance | 60%-80% | 20%-40% |
CA Intermediate Marking Scheme
Check the marking scheme and subject-wise marks distribution of each CA Intermediate paper in the following table.
| Paper | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Group I | |
| Paper 1: Accounting | 100 |
| Paper 2: Corporate and Other Law Part 1: Company Laws Part 2: Other Laws | 100 60 40 |
| Paper 3 Cost and Management Accounting | 100 |
| Paper 4: Taxation Part A: Income Tax Law Part B: Indirect Tax Laws | 100 60 40 |
| Group II | |
| Paper 5: Advanced Accounting | 100 |
| Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance | 100 |
| Paper 7: Enterprise Information System and Strategic Management Part A: Enterprise Information System Part B: Strategic Management | 100 50 50 |
| Paper 8: Financial Management and Economics for Finance Part A: Financial Management Part B: Economics for Finance | 100 60 40 |
Check the latest updates regarding CA Intermediate results of May 2022.
In CA Intermediate, there are 4 papers that have practical or MCQ-based questions. These papers are:
- Corporate Law and Other Laws (Paper-2)
- Taxation (Paper-4)
- Auditing and Assurance (Paper-6)
- Enterprise Information System and Strategic Management (Paper-7)
In these 4 papers, there will be 30 marks MCQ-based questions.
Passing Marks for the CA Intermediate Exams
As per the passing criteria for the Intermediate exams, students need to get at least 40% in each paper and an aggregate of 50% in a group. Therefore, the passing mark for each CA Intermediate paper is at least 40 marks and for a group is at least 200 marks.
So, if a student has given the papers of both groups but he got more than 50% aggregate in only 1 group, then he will be declared pass in that group only. He has to give the papers of the remaining group.
For Direct Entry Candidates-Training Sessions
Three training processes are essential to be taken by candidates that come through the direct entry and enroll for the course of CA. To finally get registered for the Final program of CA a candidate must pass CA Intermediate both groups and all three training requisites must be completed. Training requisites that are mandatory are as follows:-
- After 6 months(earlier 9 months) completion of practical training, a candidate can appear for the exams of CA Intermediate.
- Before the articleship, one must complete the integrated course of four weeks on soft skills and information technology. It should also comprise courses like the OC(Orientation Course) and the Information Technology(IT) Course.
- For practical training of three years, the registration must be done.
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Syllabus for CA Intermediate Nov 2022 Exams
To know the CA Intermediate exam paper pattern even better, students have to check the CA Intermediate syllabus for the 2022 exams. As the CA Inter papers are based on the syllabus, it will be helpful if you go through the complete syllabus and make a study plan.
For this, students can check or download the CA Intermediate Syllabus 2022 from the ICAI or the VSI website.
Also read: ICAI CA Intermediate Course Guide for Nov 2022 Attempt
Study Material for CA Intermediate 2022
ICAI has released the CA Inter study material for the 2022 exams. For getting a better grasp on the pattern of the exam, to know the marks distribution and identification of FAQ topics the official CA Intermediate study material can be downloaded by the candidates. Mock and revision test papers are included in the study material of the CA Intermediate Exam Paper. Without doing silly mistakes students can answer accurately if they practice the sample papers thoroughly. In this way, their time management skills can also be improved.
Preparation Tips for the Nov 2022 CA Intermediate Exam Paper
Before the applicants appear for the CA Intermediate Nov 2022 Exam they must follow some essential tricks and tips which are stated below:-
- One must refer to the study material of the institute after registering for the CA Intermediate exam Paper.
- Different questions can be solved from the question bank of the CA Intermediate exam Paper.
- One must solve the important model test papers by visiting the official website of ICAI to understand the CA exam pattern in a better way.
- Applicants must give more importance to the practical part of the CA Intermediate exam Paper.
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If one aspires to crack the paper, then he/she should read the following article. The ICAI Study Material, updated Mock Test series, Revision Test Papers, and Completely updated CA Inter Syllabus are covered in the lectures and notes of the provided material given by the VSI Institute of Jaipur. At this institute, special Pendrive classes are provided. The team of this institute wishes good luck to all aspirants of the CA Intermediate. It is suggested by the institute that one should be safe at home and study well.
Students should download the CA Intermediate Admit Card for Nov 2022 examinations. You can click on the given link to know the necessary details about the admit card.
Students can also register for the CA Intermediate Coaching for higher chances of success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is there any negative marking in the CA Intermediate exams?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking in the CA Intermediate exams.
Ques. Are CA Inter exams easy to clear?
Ans. No, the CA Intermediate exams are not easy to clear. Many students consider it difficult as they can’t clear the exams even after 1-2 attempts. Therefore, students have to prepare well for the exams to crack it on the first attempt.
Ques. In CA Intermediate, do we have any stepwise marking?
Ans. Right now there is no such rule specified by the ICAI. So it completely depends on the mental state of the examiner whether he considers steps for the answers or not.
Ques. What is the minimum study period for CA Intermediate Exam?
Ans. As per ICAI, the minimum study period for CA Intermediate Exam is 8 months.