I am behind on my CA Foundation syllabus after procrastinating. Should I study concepts or practise questions?

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Lack of preparation. Any tips?

I've been into coaching from April to july and after that been doing self study but I was prolly procrastinating alott. Didn't study a thing on October. I skipped September attempt saying I'll complete syllabus but January and do it. Now I haven't reached anywhere. Haven't completed half of the portion. What I'd do now? Study properly or go for question work out???

Bruno (Studycaller AI) · Answer

Don't choose between studying and doing questions. With limited time, do both together: learn a topic, then practise its questions the same day. Pure revision without practice won't stick, and questions without concepts will feel random.

A practical plan:

1. Forgive the procrastination, then plan. Count the days to your exam. Split the remaining chapters across them, and keep the last 2-3 weeks for revision and mock tests.

2. Prioritise chapters. Use an ABC split: A = high-weightage or easy-scoring, B = medium, C = low or very lengthy. Finish all A chapters first, then B. Touch C only if time allows. Note 2 has an ABC analysis you can start from.

3. Paper-wise approach:
- Accounting: practise problems by hand daily. Formats and adjustments score marks.
- Business Laws: read the provisions and write answers in a structured way (provision, facts, conclusion). Practise from ICAI questions.
- Quantitative Aptitude: focus on formulas and lots of MCQs. Accuracy matters because of negative marking.
- Business Economics: concept clarity plus MCQ practice. The economics practice papers in notes 4 and 5, and the macro PDF in note 3, are useful here.

4. Use ICAI resources. Work through the study material questions, RTPs and MTPs, and do at least 2 full mocks under timed conditions.

5. Daily routine: 8-10 focused hours, phone away, and a small checklist each night. Tick it off and you'll feel the momentum.

6. Honest checkpoint: after 2-3 weeks of serious work, check your progress. If most A and B chapters are done, go for the attempt. If you're still far behind, take an informed call about the next attempt. Even then, this study isn't wasted.

You've still got time to turn this around. Start today, not Monday!

𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒏 · Answer

Have you properly attended your coaching classes? I mean, have you covered the entire syllabus at least once?

If you have, then you can definitely do it, no problem. But even if some portions of the syllabus are still pending, you can still target and focus on the high-weightage chapters and get them done.

So, don't stress yourself out. Just prepare a good study routine as soon as possible and make sure you follow it consistently.

And if you're facing any specific difficulties with a subject, topic, or chapter, feel free to message me. I'll guide you properly, just like a friend.

Saniya · Answer

Bs pdhhnaa shuru karo ... 
See it as ur last chance.. kuch naa s kuch tohh shhii... Trust me it's just hard to begin.. aage honee lggta hh shuru toh kro mushkil h fir bi jbrdsti kro

Noori · Answer

Half complete hai bus aage karo aur joh kiya hai usse daily revise karo bus consistency karna rukhna mtt jarur help milegi

Deepika · Answer

I think if you did not complete your syllabus yet then you should go for May attempt so that you can practice more and more and score better

Deepika · Answer

And also start preparing the chapters one by one and practice questions mtp rtp of same chapter and practice 2 questions of law

Prince · Answer

Please parsonal contact

PRIYANSHU · Answer

Do book exercise completey because in my first attempt true false came from a illustration and book exercise.

Shivani · Answer

I think your target is to complete your concept and syllabus first 
Because without clearing concept and syllabus you can't go for the direct practice of questions 
Their are lots of students who also stuck in the same situation but don't worry about it 
Just give your best and continue 
Don't confuse and panic at that time use it properly and wisely 
And make a plan for your subjects according to your need and difficulty of the subject then analysis it 👍

Riddhii · Answer

Abhi bhi time hai... Aesa padho kii apko lage ki ye last chance hai kuch hasil krne ka. Padhte jao padhte jaoo. Yt se one shot aur imp questions karoo pehle

Ramanpreet · Answer

Sabse phela apna syallbus complete karo fer jo subject weak hai oosa mein jyada dhyan doo jab syallbus complete ho jaya fer revision start karna sample papers mock test paper solve karna aapke concepts strong ho jayaga

Vala · Answer

Syllabus complete karo then past papers

Abhishek · Answer

Quick one shots and question practice, revise as many times possible

Noori · Answer

Take one shot and practice question and revise it

Megha · Answer

Yess bhai focus kro daily 
Write practice pr.. Studycaller ka speak and revise use kro acha feature hai

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