- The CA Intermediate May 2025 MTP Series 2 is officially out, and this is where the real test of readiness begins.
- While MTP 1 checks your foundation, MTP 2 tests your application, speed, and answer presentation under realistic exam pressure.
- By now, students have revised their subjects once, solved RTPs, and practiced PYQs — so MTP 2 becomes your ultimate confidence check before the final stretch.
💬 “MTP 2 is not about what you know — it’s about how consistently you can perform.”
🎯 Objective of ICAI MTP 2
- This paper is strategically designed to test the second phase of your preparation journey.
- According to ICAI’s exam methodology, MTP 2 aims to:
- Evaluate application-oriented understanding of core concepts.
- Test interlinking ability between subjects (e.g., Law with Audit, FM with Costing).
- Measure time allocation and presentation consistency across papers.
📗 ICAI uses MTP 2 to mirror the question structure, weightage, and section-wise balance expected in the actual May 2025 attempt.

📚 Subject-Wise Downloads – CA Intermediate MTP 2 (May 2025)
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
| PAPER NO. | QUE PAPER | SOLUTION |
| 4 | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| 5 | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| 6 | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
Helpful Add-ons for Better Exam Preparation
- CA INTERMEDIATE MAY 2025 MTP-1
- CA INTERMEDIATE SEPTEMBER 2025 MTP-1
- CA INTERMEDIATE SEPTEMBER 2025 MTP-2
- CA INTERMEDIATE SEPTEMBER 2025 RTP
- CA INTERMEDIATE MAY 2025 RTP
- CA INTERMEDIATE JANUARY 2025 RTP
- CA INTERMEDIATE SEPTEMBER 2024 RTP
- CA INTERMEDIATE MAY 2024 RTP
- CA INTERMEDIATE MAY 2025 PYQs
- CA INTERMEDIATE JANUARY 2025 PYQs
🧩 Why You Must Attempt MTP 2
- Many students skip MTP 2 assuming it’s similar to MTP 1 — but that’s a big mistake.
- Here’s why MTP 2 is your real turning point before exams:
- 1️⃣ It builds stability. MTP 2 tests how consistently you can perform when syllabus fatigue sets in.
- 2️⃣ It reveals recurring errors. Attempting the same subject again highlights what habits you’ve not fixed.
- 3️⃣ It bridges theory and practice. ICAI’s questions here are mixed — part numerical, part conceptual.
- 4️⃣ It sets your performance rhythm. By MTP 2, your brain adjusts to writing 3-hour papers daily.
💬 “Students who take MTP 2 seriously often enter the final exam already in full performance mode.”
🧠 Study Strategy for MTP 2 (May 2025)
- Step 1 – Create a Real Exam Setup
- Set the same exam time as ICAI (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM).
- Keep only stationery and calculator — no notes, no distractions.
- Step 2 – Apply 80-20 Time Rule
- Spend 80% of your time attempting the paper, and 20% in reviewing and marking weak areas immediately.
- Step 3 – Review Concept Gaps
- Use ICAI’s Suggested Answers and note every “wrong logic” rather than just wrong answers.
- Fix the concept behind the error, not just the number.
- Step 4 – Compare Attempt Quality
- Mark each subject on 3 parameters:
| Subject | Accuracy | Presentation Speed |
| Law | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Tax | 9/10 | 7/10 |
This helps identify your exam readiness score — a powerful tool before MTP 3.
📊 Key ICAI Trends Seen in MTP 2 (May 2025)
- 📍 Accounting: Integrated problems from AS 16 and 19.
- 📍 Law: Emphasis on Section-based analysis with case interpretation.
- 📍 Costing: Increased weightage on decision-making and service costing.
- 📍 Taxation: Focus on residential status and indirect tax adjustments.
- 📍 Audit: SA 240 and SA 500-based situational case MCQs.
- 📍 FM: Capital budgeting and risk-return trade-off questions.
⚡️ MTP 2 questions are almost always the “testing ground” for upcoming exam patterns.
🧾 Tips from ICAI Mentors
- Don’t look for easy papers. MTPs are intentionally challenging to push your analytical limits.
- Write answers neatly with headings and sub-points. ICAI values clarity over length.
- Avoid skipping small theory questions. Even 4-markers improve total score significantly.
- After solving, revise only the concepts you got wrong. Targeted revision saves time.
📋 MTP Integration Plan
| Phase | Resource | Purpose |
| Phase 1 | MTP 1 | Build basic speed and accuracy |
| Phase 2 | MTP 2 | Test consistency and conceptual clarity |
🧩 Common MTP 2 Mistakes to Avoid
- 🚫 Copying answers from solution PDFs without first writing your own.
- 🚫 Studying after MTP instead of analyzing performance.
- 🚫 Leaving case-based MCQs for later — they test reading comprehension too.
- 🚫 Treating mock tests like practice, not real exams.
🧠 “If you don’t take MTPs seriously, the final exam will feel like your first test.”
💬 FAQs – CA Intermediate MTP 2 (May 2025)
- Q1. What is the difference between MTP 1 and MTP 2?
- 👉 MTP 1 builds the foundation; MTP 2 tests refinement and speed. MTP 2 also includes more integrated and analytical questions.
- Q2. Should I solve MTP 2 if I missed MTP 1?
- 👉 Yes, but go through MTP 1 solutions first to catch missed patterns.
- Q3. Are MTP 2 questions tougher than real ICAI exams?
- 👉 Usually yes, slightly — ICAI designs MTP 2 to stretch your limits so the actual exam feels manageable.
- Q4. Is it necessary to write all subjects’ MTPs?
- 👉 Absolutely. ICAI evaluates all subjects equally. Weakness in one paper can affect confidence in others.
- Q5. Can I get marks feedback for MTPs?
- 👉 If you’re studying under a coaching platform, yes. Otherwise, use ICAI’s answer format and self-evaluate using the marking scheme in suggested answers.
🏁 Final Words
The CA Intermediate May 2025 MTP 2 is your performance mirror.
Don’t chase perfection — chase progress.
Each MTP is not a test of memory, but a reflection of your exam personality.
Solve it sincerely, track your growth, and you’ll enter the exam hall with confidence that’s built, not borrowed.
🚀 “Every MTP is a rehearsal. Perform here — shine there.”