1. What are the most common mistakes students make while solving RTP Accounting questions, and how can you avoid them in exams?
Many students rush through RTP Accounting without checking the working notes—and that’s where silly mistakes cost marks. Another blunder is not reading the question fully (ICAI loves to add small twists). To avoid this, train yourself to slow down, underline keywords, and always write clean formats. Remember: presentation in Accounting = free marks.
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How can you score full marks in journal entries and ledger problems from RTPs?
The secret lies in formatting + accuracy. Even if your logic is correct, an untidy journal without narrations can cost you 1–2 marks. Practice RTP problems by writing them in exam-style sheets. Use proper debit/credit columns, narrations, and tally balances. When the examiner sees a neat ledger, he’s already impressed before checking your answer.
What are the top 5 case laws repeatedly asked in RTPs for CA Foundation Law?
Some case laws are ICAI’s all-time favourites. Examples:
- Donoghue vs Stevenson (negligence)
- These appear in different avatars in RTPs. If you master them, half your RTP Law prep is already done.
- Mohori Bibee vs Dharmodas Ghose (minor’s contract)
- Carlill vs Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (offer & acceptance)
- Balfour vs Balfour (domestic agreements)
- State of Gujarat vs Memon Mahomed Haji Hasam (ownership rights)
How do ICAI’s RTP questions in Maths & Stats differ from past year papers?
Past year papers are more predictable, but RTPs are like exam rehearsal with surprises. ICAI often puts fresh concepts, new word problems, or slightly tricky data in RTPs. If you can handle RTP sums, the actual paper will feel easier. Think of RTPs as your fitness test—if you can lift this weight, the real exam dumbbells won’t scare you.
What are the most expected chapters in Economics RTPs for the upcoming attempt?
Based on past RTPs, ICAI loves testing:
- Business Cycles
- If you’re short on time, focus on these chapters first. They’re like “sure-shot zones.” But don’t ignore smaller chapters—sometimes ICAI picks a small topic to test if students skipped it.
- Theory of Demand & Supply
- Price Elasticity
- Indian Economy basics
How can you use RTPs to predict exam trends and prepare a smart study plan?
Why is it important to write answers in your own words for Law RTPs instead of copying the book language?
ICAI doesn’t want “parrot writing.” They want to test your understanding, not your memory. If you just vomit book lines, you’ll end up blank when the question is twisted. Writing in your own words shows clarity and confidence. Even if you forget exact sections, a well-explained answer in simple words can still fetch you good marks.
RTPs are ICAI’s signal system. They drop hints of what kind of questions might appear. If a chapter is given more weight in RTP, chances are ICAI wants you to focus there. By solving 3–4 attempts of RTPs, you can easily spot trends like “Demand chapter always appears” or “Law questions often test case studies.” Use this data to prioritize revision.
Is solving RTPs enough to clear CA Foundation, or do you also need MTPs and Past Papers?
RTPs alone are not enough. Think of RTPs as practice matches, MTPs (Mock Test Papers) as real-time exams, and Past Papers as your history book of trends. A topper usually does all three: RTPs for concepts, MTPs for speed & time management, and Past Papers for exam confidence. The combo is unbeatable.