ICAI’s Board of Studies publishes the official CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude Study Material as free PDFs, split across three parts covering Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics. This page has the section-wise marks weightage plus direct download links to every chapter and unit, for both ICAI editions currently live.
CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude: Syllabus and Marks Weightage
ICAI’s own weightage document states this applies “till further changes are made,” and it holds for both editions of the Study Material linked below, since the topic list is identical in each.
| Topic | Section | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Ratio, Proportion, Indices, Logarithms, Equations, Linear Inequalities | I | 20%-30% |
| Part A: Mathematics of Finance | II | 30%-40% |
| Part A: Permutations & Combinations, Sequence & Series, Sets/Relations/Functions, Calculus | III | 30%-50% |
| Part B: Logical Reasoning (all four chapters) | IV | 20%-30% each |
| Part C: Statistical Representation of Data, Sampling, Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion | V | 45%-50% |
| Part C: Probability, Theoretical Distributions | VI | 25%-30% |
| Part C: Correlation and Regression | VII | 10%-15% |
| Part C: Index Numbers | VIII | 10%-15% |
Objective, per ICAI: to develop an understanding of basic mathematical and statistical tools and apply them in business, finance, and economic situations, and to develop logical reasoning skills.
Download ICAI Study Material for Quantitative Aptitude
ICAI currently has two editions of this Study Material live on its portal at the same time. Both cover the same topics across Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics, so pick whichever edition matches the physical or PDF copy you already have, rather than mixing chapters from both.
Edition 1: Applicable for May 2026 Exam Onwards
This edition applies to the May 2026, September 2026, and January 2027 attempts.
Part A: Business Mathematics
Chapter 1: Ratio and Proportion, Indices, Logarithms
Chapter 2: Equations
Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities
Chapter 4: Mathematics of Finance
Chapter 5: Basic Concepts of Permutations and Combinations
Chapter 6: Sequence and Series
Chapter 7: Sets, Relations and Functions, Basics of Limits and Continuity
Chapter 8: Differential and Integral Calculus in Business and Economics — Unit 1, Unit 2
Part B: Logical Reasoning
Chapter 9: Number Series, Coding and Decoding and Odd Man Out
Chapter 10: Direction Sense Test
Chapter 11: Seating Arrangements
Chapter 12: Blood Relations
Part C: Statistics
Chapter 13: Statistical Description of Data — Unit 1, Unit 2: Sampling
Chapter 14: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion — Unit 1, Unit 2: Dispersion
Chapter 15: Probability
Chapter 16: Theoretical Distributions
Chapter 17: Correlation and Regression
Chapter 18: Index Numbers
Edition 2: Relevant for May 2027 and Onwards Examination
This edition applies to the May 2027 attempt and every attempt after it, until ICAI issues a further update.
Part A: Business Mathematics
Chapter 1: Ratio and Proportion, Indices, Logarithms
Chapter 2: Equations
Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities
Chapter 4: Mathematics of Finance
Chapter 5: Basic Concepts of Permutations and Combinations
Chapter 6: Sequence and Series
Chapter 7: Sets, Relations and Functions, Basics of Limits and Continuity
Chapter 8: Differential and Integral Calculus in Business and Economics
Part B: Logical Reasoning
Chapter 9: Number Series, Coding and Decoding and Odd Man Out
Chapter 10: Direction Sense Test
Chapter 11: Seating Arrangements
Chapter 12: Blood Relations
Part C: Statistics
Chapter 13: Statistical Description of Data — Unit 1, Unit 2: Sampling
Chapter 14: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion — Unit 1, Unit 2: Dispersion
Chapter 15: Probability
Chapter 16: Theoretical Distributions
Chapter 17: Correlation and Regression
Chapter 18: Index Numbers
Why Two Editions Exist and Which One You Need
ICAI keeps the current edition live for students appearing up to a certain attempt, while already publishing the next print run for later attempts, so both sit on the portal together for a while. We checked topic by topic and the two editions cover identical content, with one small structural difference: Edition 1 splits Chapter 8 (Differential and Integral Calculus) into two units, while Edition 2 keeps it as a single chapter file. The weightage table at the top of this page applies to both editions without adjustment.
If your physical book or PDF says “Applicable for May 2026 Exam Onwards” on the cover, use Edition 1. If it says “Relevant for May 2027 and Onwards Examination,” use Edition 2.
Using This Alongside Your Revision
Once you have worked through a chapter from the Study Material, test yourself with our CA Foundation RTP for revision questions, and our CA Foundation MTP for full timed mock exams on the same syllabus.
If you are planning your revision schedule around this syllabus, our guide on how to revise the CA syllabus in 15 days breaks the process down step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the marks weightage for CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude?
Business Mathematics sections carry 20-50% combined, Logical Reasoning carries 20-30% per chapter, and Statistics sections carry 10-50% depending on the topic, as detailed in the table above.
Is the CA Foundation Quantitative Aptitude syllabus changing for May 2027?
No. The topics, order, and weightage are identical between editions. The only structural difference is that Edition 1 splits Chapter 8 into two units while Edition 2 keeps it as one file.
Where do I download the official ICAI Study Material for Quantitative Aptitude?
Every chapter and unit PDF on this page is hosted directly on caharshgupta.com, downloaded from ICAI’s official BoS Knowledge Portal so the links stay stable and won’t break if ICAI reorganises its own site.
Should I use the RTP or the Study Material first?
Study Material first. It teaches the concepts in full. RTP and MTP come after, once you already understand a topic, to practice applying it under exam conditions.
Source: ICAI BoS Knowledge Portal, Study Material (New Scheme), Foundation and Section-wise Weightages.
