
CA IPCC - Exam Pattern
Chartered Accountancy Integrated Professional Competency Course
Form Date: 26 Mar - 30 Mar 2027 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Updated On - September 15 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
CA IPCC contains seven subjects classified into two sections. Group 1 has four subjects, whilst Group 2 has three subjects. The weightage of the papers varies, and the minimum mark to qualify in each topic is 40 out of 100, and students must qualify both the papers and the entire group to advance to the next level. Candidates in Group 1 must achieve a minimum aggregate of 200 points, while candidates in Group 2 must achieve a minimum aggregate of 150 points.
Here is a table that details the topics covered as well as the marking structure to assist you to comprehend the different papers under each group.
| Paper | Parts | Marks |
| Paper 1– Accounting | – | 100 |
| Paper 2– Business Laws, Ethics and Communication | Part 1– Law Part 2– Business Ethics Part 3– Business Communication | 60 20 20 |
| Paper 3– Cost Accounting and Financial Management | Part 1– Cost Accounting Part 2– Financial Management | 50 50 |
| Paper 4– Taxation | Part 1– Income Tax Part 2– Service Tax and VAT | 50 25 + 25 |
| Paper | Sections | Marks |
| Paper 5– Advanced Accounting | – | 100 |
| Paper 6– Auditing and Assurance | – | 100 |
| Paper 7– Information Technology and Strategic Management | Section A– Information Technology Section B– Strategic Management | 50 50 |
The subject–wise marks distribution of CA IPCC exam 2027 for both the groups is as given below:
| Paper and subjects | Marks distribution |
| Paper 1 Accounting | 100 Marks |
| Paper 2 Business Laws, Ethics and Communication | Business Laws (30 marks) Company Law (30 Marks)Ethics (20 Marks)Communication (20 Marks) |
| Paper 3 Cost Accounting and Financial Management | Cost Accounting (50 Marks)Financial Management (50 Marks) |
| Paper 4 Taxation | Direct Tax (50 Marks)Indirect Tax (50 Marks) |
| Paper and subjects | Marks distribution |
| Paper 5 Advanced Accounting | Advanced Accounting (100 Marks) |
| Paper 6 Auditing and Assurance | Auditing and Assurance (100 Marks) |
| Paper 7 Information Technology and Strategic Management | Information Technology (50 Marks)Strategic Management (50 Marks) |
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