What are CA Foundation MTPs and why are they important?
MTPs (Mock Test Papers) are practice exams designed by ICAI to give students a real exam-like experience before the actual CA Foundation attempt. They help you understand the exam pattern, test your preparation level, and identify weak areas. Many toppers say solving MTPs felt like they had already written the exam once before the real one.
How are MTPs different from RTPs and Past Papers?
- RTPs (Revision Test Papers) focus on important topics & updates for a particular attempt.
- Past Papers are the actual question papers from previous exams.
- MTPs are mock versions of the real exam created by ICAI to test your speed, accuracy, and exam temperament.
👉 Together, they make the perfect exam kit for CA Foundation prep.
| SUBJECT | QUE PAPER | ANS SHEET |
| ACCOUNTS | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| LAWS | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| ECONOMICS | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
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FAQS
How should I attempt CA Foundation MTPs?
Treat every MTP like the actual exam. Sit for 3 hours, avoid interruptions, and strictly follow the exam format. After finishing, check your answers with ICAI’s suggested answers and note down your mistakes. This not only tests your knowledge but also builds your time management and writing speed.
When should I start solving MTPs?
Ideally, after you finish at least 70–75% of your syllabus, start attempting MTPs. This way, you’ll have enough knowledge to test yourself while still having time to improve. Closer to exams, focus more on full-length MTPs to simulate the real exam day.
Do ICAI repeat questions from MTPs in the actual exam?
Direct repetition is rare, but concepts and question patterns are often similar. Solving MTPs helps you understand how ICAI frames tricky questions. Many students feel that after doing MTPs, they find familiar styles of questions in the real exam.
How many MTPs should I solve before the exam?
At least 2–3 MTPs per subject is recommended. If you have time, go for more. Remember, quality matters more than quantity—it’s better to solve fewer MTPs properly (with self-evaluation) than rushing through many without learning from mistakes.
Where can I download official CA Foundation MTPs?
ICAI releases official MTPs on its website under the “Students” → “BoS Knowledge Portal.” They are available for every attempt (May & December). Make sure to download the latest ones for your exam session.
Can MTPs really improve my exam confidence?
Yes! MTPs are like a dress rehearsal for the final show. When you solve them seriously, you get used to the exam pressure, question pattern, and 3-hour time frame. By the time the real exam arrives, it won’t feel scary—it’ll feel like “just another MTP.”
Should I write answers or just read MTPs?
Only reading won’t help. Writing answers is the game-changer because CA exams are about presentation, step marking, and speed. Writing practice helps you improve handwriting clarity, time management, and accuracy. Remember, marks are not only for correct answers but also for proper presentation.