Solving the past year’s question papers, mock tests, and sample papers is integral to your CA Foundation exam preparation. Solving the test papers will help you measure how much you have learned, how well you can apply the concepts and improve the time it takes to complete the paper. When and how to solve sample papers is important to your CA Foundation exam preparation strategy. This blog will discuss the best way to solve CA Foundation papers for maximum efficacy.
Students who have cleared the CA Foundation exams successfully speak of solving sample papers regularly as part of their preparation process. They recommend solving past-year papers, mock tests, and revision tests in an allotted time frame. To track your progress, they recommend analysing which topics you are having difficulty with and then revising that exclusively. Furthermore, they recommend –
You get about six months to prepare for the CA Foundation exams. The first two months will be completely used in familiarising yourself and studying the syllabus. Once you have completed more than 60% of the syllabus, you can start attempting the sample papers. As you enter the revision phase in the final two months, you must solve at least one sample paper each day, focusing on maintaining proper format and presentation and the time required for solving the paper.
In the final three weeks before the exam, solve questions that you found difficult in the mock tests, past question papers and sample tests. At this stage, your aim should be to build your confidence in solving the papers effectively and efficiently.
ICAI has a complete repository of previous years’ question papers that are available to download. Other than this, many education websites focusing on CA also post mock tests and sample papers. Coaching classes and colleges that offer CA exam training also print sample papers which can be used for studying. Besides the ICAI question papers, you can solve questions given at the end of the chapters in your study material.
Any new updates in the profession are added to the course syllabus, too. Similarly, the exam pattern or structure can also be updated. Hence, while you are solving the previous years’ papers, anticipate these changes and factor them into your preparation. This is also the reason why many tutors recommend holding solving past years’ question papers till the final few weeks.
As you are simulating the environment of the exam hall while solving the paper, it is important to sit for the sample tests to attempt it uninterrupted for two hours. Choose a closed room with ample light and a fan. Keep pencils, pens and notepads for solving problems. Keep a bottle of water and anything else you may need and will be allowed to carry in the exam hall. In the allotted time, you must complete and review the paper to check for any mistakes.
Sample papers and mock test papers help you understand how well you have prepared for the exams and areas where you are lagging. Attempting the paper is important towards learning time management and overcoming any fear or anxiety you may feel towards the exam.
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