Most Scoring Papers in CA Inter: Easy-to-Score Subjects for 2026

Clearing CA Intermediate requires smart planning, not just hard studying. One of the best strategies is to identify the most scoring papers, subjects where students typically perform well due to predictable patterns, conceptual clarity, and manageable difficulty levels.

If you’re appearing for the CA Inter 2026 exams, knowing which subjects can fetch you higher marks helps you prioritize better and prepare with confidence.

Under the New ICAI CA Inter Syllabus, the structure is aligned for conceptual understanding and practical applicability making certain papers naturally easier to score.

Let’s break everything down subject-wise.

Below are the subjects that students commonly find easier to score in, and why they stand out.

Why it’s scoring:

• Strong base from CA Foundation
• Predictable question patterns
• Practical questions dominate → clear marking
• ICAI illustrations cover nearly 70% of exam questions

Scoring potential: 65–75 marks for well-prepared students.

Why it’s scoring:

• Logical, formula-based subject
• Repetitive question types
• Step-wise marks make it easy to score well

High-scoring chapters:

• Marginal Costing
• Process Costing
• Budgetary Control
• Standard Costing

Scoring potential: 60–70+ marks.

Includes:

• Income Tax (50 marks)
• GST (50 marks)

Why it’s scoring:

• Direct rules → direct marks
• Similar exam pattern every attempt
• Amendments are clear and easy to revise

High-scoring chapters:

• Basic Concepts
• Salary
• Business & Profession
• GST: ITC, Supply, Time & Value of Supply

Scoring potential: 55–65+ marks.

Why students score well:

• Standard formats
• Common topics every attempt
• Practical dominance

High-scoring chapters:

• Amalgamation
• Consolidation
• Buyback
• Investment Accounting

Scoring potential: 60–70+ marks.

Even though many students fear Audit, it can be scoring.

Why it’s scoring:

• Fixed theory
• Predictable questions
• Ethics portion is extremely scoring

High-scoring chapters:

• Audit Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Control
• Professional Ethics

Scoring potential: 55–65 marks.

Why it’s scoring:

• Numerical-heavy
• Step-wise marking
• Same important topics every attempt

High-scoring chapters:

• Capital Budgeting
• Working Capital
• Leverages
• Ratios

Scoring potential: 60–70+.

Economics for Finance (attached paper)

• Very simple theory
• High repeat rate in questions
• One of the easiest theory papers

Top 3 easiest & scoring papers:

1. Cost & Management Accounting
2. Financial Management + Economics
3. Accounting / Advanced Accounting

Moderately scoring papers:

• Taxation
• Audit

It helps you:

• Boost total marks strategically
• Achieve exemptions
• Build confidence earlier
• Balance tough papers with easy ones

Plan revisions more efficiently

• Focus on scoring subjects first
• Solve ICAI  RTPs & MTPs
• Prioritize high-weightage chapters
• Improve writing + presentation
• Revise 3 times before exam

Scoring well in CA Intermediate isn’t about choosing the “easy” papers, it’s about understanding the syllabus, planning smartly, and building strong conceptual clarity. When you know which subjects are more scoring and how to approach them strategically, the overall preparation becomes far more manageable. With consistent practice, timely revisions, and the right guidance, clearing CA Inter on your target attempt is absolutely achievable.

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