Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is CAprep and how does it help CA students?

CAprep (caprep.co.in) supports ICAI Chartered Accountancy students across CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final. It includes 13,000+ past exam questions (PYQs, RTPs and MTPs), timed mock exam simulations and CApex study support.

2. How does CApex AI doubt tutor work for CA exam preparation?

CApex AI is domain-trained on official ICAI curriculum standards, Accounting Standards (AS & Ind AS), Standards on Auditing (SAs), Direct and Indirect Taxation (GST & Income Tax), and Corporate Laws. Students can type doubts or snap photos of handwritten calculations to receive step-by-step verified explanations with statutory citations.

3. Does CAprep cover the official ICAI New Scheme syllabus?

CAprep includes 13,000+ questions across CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final. The active question bank is classified and tagged for the current 6-paper Intermediate and Final structure.

4. How accurate is the automated AI mock paper evaluation?

The AI mock evaluation engine follows authentic ICAI step-marking rubrics. It evaluates submitted student answer sheets against recommended answers, assessing working notes, statutory references, accounting formats, and numerical calculations to provide granular mark breakdowns and feedback.

5. Can I use CAprep on both mobile and laptop?

Yes. Students can access CAprep via web browser at https://www.caprep.co.in or download the native Android Mobile App. Your account, bookmarks, quiz history, and test analytics sync in real time across all devices.

6. What is included in the free starter plan versus CAprep Pro?

The Free Starter plan includes access to MTP/RTP question banks, 1 full mock paper evaluation per month, and daily AI messages. CAprep Pro (from ₹79/mo) unlocks complete New Scheme Past Year Questions (2024–2026), unlimited mock exams with AI evaluation, 3M monthly AI tokens, topic filters, and live web search for recent tax amendments.

7. How do I practice chapter-wise questions on CAprep?

Navigate to the ICAI Practice Hub, select your exam level (Foundation, Inter, or Final), choose your subject and chapter, and filter by paper type (PYQ, RTP, MTP) or marks to practice targeted problem sets.

8. What is ABC Analysis on CAprep and how does it help?

CAprep's Paper Analysis categorizes chapters into Category A (High Yield: 50–60% marks), Category B (Medium Yield: 25–30% marks), and Category C (Supplementary: 15–20% marks) based on historical 2024–2026 ICAI exam trends, helping students prioritize high-scoring topics during revision.

9. Is the official ICAI Study Module enough to clear CA Foundation?

Yes, the official ICAI Study Module is 100% sufficient to score 300+ marks in CA Foundation. ICAI examiners draw questions directly from module concepts, illustrations, and end-of-chapter problems. Supplement module practice with free CA Foundation MTPs and RTPs and timed past question solving on our CA Foundation PYQ Hub.

10. How many attempts are allowed for CA Foundation?

There is no lifetime limit on attempts for CA Foundation. Under the New Scheme, exams are held thrice a year (January, June, September). Initial registration is valid for 4 years (12 consecutive exam sessions), and can be revalidated with ICAI indefinitely via the SSP portal for a nominal fee.

11. What is the passing criteria and total marks for CA Foundation?

CA Foundation has 400 total marks across 4 individual papers of 100 marks each. Papers 1 & 2 are 3-hour subjective papers (no negative marking). Papers 3 & 4 are 2-hour objective MCQ papers with 0.25 negative marking per incorrect answer. Candidates must secure at least 40% in each individual paper and an overall aggregate of 50% (200/400 marks) in a single examination sitting to pass.

12. What is the passing criteria and marks distribution for CA Intermediate?

CA Intermediate has 600 total marks across 2 Groups (300 marks each). Passing requires at least 40% in each individual paper and 50% aggregate per group (150/300), or 300/600 across both groups. All 6 papers feature 30% Case-Scenario based MCQs (no negative marking) and 70% descriptive questions. Exams are held thrice a year (January, May, September).

13. Can I clear CA Intermediate in 3 to 6 months?

Clearing a single group (3 papers) of CA Intermediate is realistic in 3 to 4 months with 8 to 10 hours of focused daily revision and solving CA Intermediate PYQs. Both groups (6 papers) typically require 8 to 9 months of dedicated study and at least two complete revision rounds.

14. What are the passing marks and exemption rules for CA Final?

To pass CA Final under the New Scheme (6 papers, 600 marks), candidates must secure at least 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate (150/300) per group or 300/600 across both groups. Papers 1 to 5 include 30% case-scenario MCQs (no negative marking) and 70% descriptive; Paper 6 (IBS) is a 4-hour open-book case study paper. Scoring 60+ marks in any individual paper grants a subject exemption for up to 3 subsequent examination attempts or permanently under Regulation 38D (with 50% minimum passing in remaining papers). Exams are held twice a year (May and November).

15. What are the passing marks for ICAI CA Final SPOM (Set A & Set B)?

Under the ICAI New Scheme, Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) require a candidate to secure at least 50% marks (50 out of 100) in each individual module: Set A Corporate and Economic Laws and Set B Strategic Cost & Performance Management (SCPM). Online exams have no negative marking and must be passed prior to taking CA Final group examinations.

16. How do I install the CAprep Android App?

You can install CAprep from the PhonePe Indus Appstore or Google Play. Installation links are available at https://www.caprep.co.in/get-app.

17. How are subscription payments processed on CAprep?

All payments are processed securely through Razorpay, supporting UPI, Debit/Credit Cards, and Net Banking with instant automated invoicing and immediate Pro account activation.