₹19,400.00
CA Foundation: Regular Course
Faculty: Ankit Patwari, Vivek Patwari, Prachi Patwari along with other Qualified Faculties.
Course Duration: 300+ Hours
The Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation Course is the entry-level stage of the Chartered Accountancy programme conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It is designed to develop fundamental knowledge of accounting, business laws, mathematics, statistics and economics, providing a strong academic base for students aspiring to become Chartered Accountants.
The course is suitable for students who have completed or are pursuing Class 12 and wish to build a career in accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, consulting or business management.
The CA Foundation programme consists of four compulsory papers, each carrying 100 marks, making a total of 400 marks.
This paper introduces fundamental accounting principles and their application in recording financial transactions and preparing financial statements.
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This paper develops an understanding of the legal framework governing business transactions and commercial organisations in India.
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This paper strengthens mathematical, analytical and statistical skills used in business and financial decision-making.
Part A – Business Mathematics (40 Marks)
Part B – Logical Reasoning (20 Marks)
Part C – Statistics (40 Marks)
This paper introduces economic principles and their practical applications in business operations and market decision-making.
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Students can register provisionally for the CA Foundation Course after passing their Class 10 examination.
To appear in the CA Foundation examination, students must:
Students from Commerce, Science and Humanities backgrounds are eligible. There is no requirement to have studied Commerce or Mathematics in Class 12.
The CA Foundation examination is conducted three times a year — January, May and September.
| Paper | Examination Type | Marks | Duration |
| Accounting | Subjective | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Business Laws | Subjective | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Objective (MCQ) | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Business Economics | Objective (MCQ) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Important Examination Guidelines:
To successfully clear the CA Foundation examination, candidates must meet both requirements:
Therefore, a candidate must secure at least 200 out of 400 marks, while scoring not less than 40 marks in any paper.
Both conditions must be satisfied in the same examination attempt.
The CA Foundation Course forms the academic base for advanced studies in Chartered Accountancy. It develops essential competencies in financial accounting, legal interpretation, mathematical reasoning, statistical analysis and economic decision-making.
A thorough understanding of these subjects prepares students for the more advanced concepts covered in the CA Intermediate programme.
A strong foundation in accounting, law, quantitative aptitude and economics is the first step towards achieving the Chartered Accountancy qualification.
To ensure a smooth and uninterrupted learning experience, students enrolling in courses offered by Actuators Educational Institute (AEI) are required to use devices that meet the minimum technical specifications supported by the AEI Learning Application.
| Device / Platform | Minimum Technical Requirements |
| Android | Android 9.0 or above |
| Windows PC / Laptop | Windows 10 or above |
| iPhone / iPad (iOS) | iOS 12.0 or above |
| MacBook / iMac (macOS) | Apple M1 chip or above, with macOS 14 or later |
Note: These are the official minimum technical requirements for accessing courses through the Actuators Educational Institute (AEI) Learning Application. Students are advised to verify device compatibility before completing their course enrolment.
| Aditya Agarwal | AIR 19 |
| Shreyan Singh | 276 |
| Chirag Jhunjhunwala | 269 |
| Devansh Mittal | 254 |
| Kaushal Sultania | 247 |
| Jyoti Goel | 231 |
| Keshav Agarwal | 229 |
| Tuba Jamal | 219 |
Ankit Patwari is a qualified Chartered Accountant, US CPA, and a B.Com (Hons. in Finance) graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He is the Founder of Balaji Educare and has been teaching since 2009, with over 18 years of experience in professional education and 10,000+ students mentored across CA, CFA, Actuarial Science and US CPA programmes.
His core teaching expertise lies in Accounting, Costing and Finance, and he also teaches CB1 for actuarial students. He is a Google Certified Trainer and has served as guest faculty across multiple educational institutions. Known for combining strong conceptual clarity with practical application, he focuses on making technically demanding subjects structured, approachable and exam-relevant for students.
Vivek Patwari is a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), M.Com, UGC NET-qualified educator and AICA Level 2, with extensive experience in teaching, mentoring and academic leadership. He is currently associated with The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata, and has mentored 8,000+ students across ACET, CA, CS, CMA, B.Com and BBA.
He specialises in Mathematics, Taxation, Commerce and AI-enabled learning, and is known for his engaging teaching style and innovative Calculator Secrets approach. He is also an author of 7 books and has conducted numerous workshops, Olympiads and seminars across Accountancy, Management, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence. At Actuators Educational Institute, he contributes as a faculty member and mentor across academic and professional programmes.
Prachi Patwari is an MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai, with 12+ years of experience in Capital Markets, investments and financial education. She is the Founder of Yashas Capital and has previously worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services and Edelweiss, gaining extensive experience in equity advisory, portfolio analysis, investment research and wealth management. She is also an APMI Registered PMS Specialist and holds multiple certifications across capital-market disciplines.
Her expertise extends beyond markets into financial modelling, data analysis and technology, with working knowledge of Python and C++ and their application in investment research and analytics. Alongside her industry experience, Prachi is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students across ACET, MBA and CA Foundation, where she focuses on combining conceptual clarity with practical market understanding.
Parishi Dhandhania is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and an alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. At Actuators Educational Institute, she teaches CA Foundation and CA Intermediate, combining strong academic knowledge with practical exposure.
Her teaching approach emphasizes conceptual clarity, structured exam preparation, and application-oriented learning, helping students understand the logic behind concepts rather than relying on rote learning. She focuses on building a strong foundation and guiding students with a clear, disciplined approach to their CA preparation.
