Understand Exam Pattern
Grasp the structure to prioritize efforts effectively.
CA Inter Paper 2 (Corporate & Other Laws) totals 100 marks over 3 hours, blending descriptive (70%) and MCQ/case-based (30%) questions. Company Law carries 70 marks (Part I), Other Laws 30 marks (Part II).
| Section | Marks | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Part I: Company Law & LLP Law | 70 | Companies Act 2013 (Preliminary, Prospectus, Shares, Management, Audit) |
| Part II: Other Laws | 30 | GST basics, FEMA, NI Act |
Check full details on ICAI Intermediate Syllabus.icai
7-Step Revision Roadmap
Follow this phased plan starting 60 days pre-exam for retention and speed.
- Syllabus Mapping (Days 1-7): Scan ICAI study material; allocate time inversely to weightage—70% on Company Law.
- First Read-Through (Days 8-21): Read aloud provisions; highlight keywords like “shall” vs. “may”.
- Note-Making (Days 22-35): Create one-page summaries per chapter with sections, penalties, flowcharts.
- Practice MCQs (Days 36-45): Solve 50 daily from ICAI modules; aim 90% accuracy on GST computations.
- Past Papers (Days 46-55): Attempt 10 years’ papers timed; analyze answers against ICAI BoS.icai
- Mock Tests (Days 56-60): Take 5 full mocks; score 90+ consistently.
- Final Polish (Last 7 Days): Revise notes only; no new topics.
Pro Tip: Link to CA Harsh Gupta’s Law Compact Notes for quick charts.
Visual Revision Aids
Use these for instant recall—print or digitize.
High-Weightage Topics Priority Chart:
| Priority | Topic | % Questions | Revision Hack |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | Incorporation & Prospectus (Sec 2-72) | 20% | Mind map process flow |
| High | Share Capital & Debentures (Sec 43-72) | 15% | Table of types/rights |
| Medium | Management & Admin (Sec 88-122) | 12% | Penalty matrix |
| Low | GST Returns & E-Way Bill | 10% | Flowchart for compliance |
Download ICAI’s Suggested Answers for model structures.icai
Top 5 Common Pitfalls & Fixes
Steer clear of these to safeguard your 90+ target.
- Rote Learning Without Application: Fix: Link provisions to scenarios, e.g., “Sec 149 independent directors in fraud cases.”
- Ignoring Legal Language: Fix: Practice writing “The company shall” instead of casual terms; boosts examiner appeal.
- Last-Minute Cramming: Fix: Revise notes 3x daily in final week—no full reads.
- Skipping Case Laws: Fix: Note 2-3 per chapter; ICAI loves them for 4-mark gifts.
- Poor Time Management in Exam: Fix: Allocate 1 min/mark; attempt theory first.
Explore CA Harsh Gupta’s Video Marathon for pitfall demos.
Daily Revision Tracker
Track progress to stay motivated.
| Week | Focus | Hours/Day | Target Score in Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Company Law Part I | 4 | 80% MCQs |
| 3-4 | LLP & Other Laws | 3 | 85% Theory |
| 5-6 | Full Mocks | 5 | 90+ Overall |
| 7 | Notes Only | 2 | Retention Quiz 95% |
Consistent execution here separates toppers from the pack. Pair with ICAI Mock Tests for realism.icai
Apply these now for May 2026—your 80+ Law score awaits! Share your progress in comments for community tips.
