If you’re planning to appear for the CA Intermediate exams in 2025, there’s good news — and a few changes you must know. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced a new CA syllabus that aims to simplify concepts, focus on application-based learning, and prepare students for a dynamic finance world.
Let’s break down everything you need to know about the CA Intermediate new syllabus 2025 — including subject changes, exam structure, preparation strategy, and expert tips from Stride Edutech faculty.
📘 What Is the CA Intermediate Level?
The CA Intermediate is the second level of the Chartered Accountancy course, bridging the gap between foundation-level basics and final-level expertise.
It focuses on applying accounting, taxation, and audit principles in real-world business situations.
To register for this level, students must have either:
- Cleared the CA Foundation exam, or
- Completed graduation/post-graduation (direct entry route).
🧩 Overview of the CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2025
The updated syllabus brings in conceptual clarity, analytical focus, and practical exposure. ICAI has aligned it with current industry trends like GST, corporate law, data analytics, and sustainability.
🔹 Key Highlights of the 2025 Revision: (CA Intermediate New Syllabus)
- Total papers reduced from 8 to 6 for better depth per subject.
- Greater emphasis on technology and analytical reasoning.
- Integration of case study-based questions.
- Updated modules to reflect India’s evolving business and taxation systems.
📚 CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2025 — Paper-Wise Structure
| Group | Paper Name | Core Focus Area |
| Group I | ||
| Paper 1 | Advanced Accounting | Accounting Standards, Partnership, Consolidation, Financial Statements |
| Paper 2 | Corporate and Other Laws | Company Law, LLP, Securities Law, Contract Act |
| Paper 3 | Taxation | Direct Tax, Indirect Tax (GST) |
| Group II | ||
| Paper 4 | Cost and Management Accounting | Costing, Budgeting, Decision-Making |
| Paper 5 | Auditing and Code of Ethics | Audit Concepts, Standards on Auditing, Professional Ethics |
| Paper 6 | Financial Management and Strategic Management | Working Capital, Investment Decisions, Business Strategy |
🧠 Total Papers: 6
📊 Passing Criteria: 40% per subject and 50% aggregate.
🧮 What Has Changed from the Old Syllabus?
| Area | Old Syllabus | New Syllabus (2025) |
| No. of Papers | 8 | 6 |
| Subjects Merged | Separate FM & SM | Combined into one paper |
| Focus Area | Theoretical heavy | Practical & analytical |
| Ethics | Separate paper | Integrated into Audit paper |
| Law | Company Law + Other Laws | Simplified structure, case-based |
| Exam Style | Question-based | Case-study based + MCQs |
💬 Stride Insight: “The new syllabus rewards conceptual understanding and application, not rote memorization. Students who focus on logic and case analysis will find it easier to score.” Blog/CA Intermediate New Syllabus
🧭 How to Prepare for CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2025 — Smart Strategy
1. Understand Interconnections Between Subjects
Accounting concepts link directly with costing, taxation, and financial management. Stride recommends studying related chapters in sequence to strengthen conceptual flow.
2. Use the 3-Phase Study Plan
- Phase 1: Concept clarity — focus on understanding.
- Phase 2: Practice and revision — solve past ICAI papers and mock tests.
- Phase 3: Testing — attempt full-length mock exams under timed conditions.
3. Focus on Case Studies & Scenario Questions
The 2025 exams emphasize analytical thinking. Practice case studies regularly to build confidence in decision-based questions.
4. Stay Consistent with Mock Tests
Stride Edutech conducts weekly mock tests that simulate real exam environments — helping students identify weak areas and improve time management.
🧑🏫 Tips from Stride Edutech Faculty
- Don’t memorize laws — understand their logic. You’ll remember better under exam pressure.
- Use short notes for formulas, case summaries, and key sections.
- Allocate daily slots for theory subjects like Law and Audit.
- Revise at least three times before exams — the final revision should focus only on practice and recall.
💬 “Students who follow a disciplined 100-day strategy can comfortably clear CA Intermediate with conceptual mastery.” — Stride Faculty (CA Division)
💼 Career Path After CA Intermediate
Once you clear the Intermediate level, you become eligible to:
- Begin Articleship Training (3 years) under a practicing CA.
- Enroll for the CA Final course.
- Apply for roles like Accounts Executive, Audit Assistant, or Tax Analyst in reputed firms.
This stage builds your foundation for a high-paying and respected CA career in India or abroad.
🏫 How Stride Edutech Prepares Students for CA Intermediate Success
At Stride Edutech, we’ve trained thousands of CA aspirants through:
- Expert faculty with 20+ years of experience.
- Concept-driven offline classes at our West Tambaram, Chennai centre.
- Mock test series and one-on-one mentoring.
- Flexible online and weekend batches for working students.
Our students consistently secure All India Ranks and high pass percentages across ICAI exams.
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🌐 External References
❓ FAQs — CA Intermediate New Syllabus 2025
1. How many papers are there in the CA Intermediate new syllabus 2025?
There are 6 papers divided into two groups — three papers in each group.
2. What are the key changes in the new syllabus?
ICAI has merged subjects, emphasized analytics, reduced theoretical load, and added case-study questions.
3. When does the new syllabus take effect?
The new scheme applies to all students registering under the 2025 attempt and onwards.
4. How should I prepare under the new pattern?
Focus on conceptual clarity, solve past ICAI case studies, and practice full-length tests regularly.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The CA Intermediate new syllabus 2025 is designed to make future chartered accountants more practical, analytical, and industry-ready.
If you approach it strategically — with concept clarity, consistent revision, and expert guidance — you can easily stay ahead of the competition.
At Stride Edutech, we ensure every student gets the right mentorship, mock practice, and subject mastery needed to ace the new syllabus confidently.
👉 Join our upcoming CA Intermediate batches in Chennai or online to start your journey under the new scheme with expert guidance!
Visit Stride Edutech for details.