For every CA aspirant, the preparation phase for CA Intermediate level is one of the most important milestones in consideration of your career in the profession. Here, you will learn higher level concepts, application based detailed and theoretical practical questions.

Taxation, Law and Accounting, are the three strongest pillars of the syllabus in consideration of CA Intermediate. A good grasp of these subjects will not only help you clearing the exams, but also groundwork for the CA Final. In this article, scanneradda has provided a simple and effective study plan for CA Inter 2026 attempt.

The Importance of These Three Areas of Study

Taxation, Law, and Accounts constitute the building blocks of the whole professional qualification. They show up again at the CA Final and in reality, they are at the heart of the CA role. If you understand these three subjects, you will find the rest of your journey much easier.

 

Accounting:

This subject reinforces your understanding of financial statements, adjustments, and accounting standard application.

Law:

Law gives you insight and understanding of the legal framework, comprehensive rules in company law, commercial law, and the ethical duty.

Taxation:

This paper will help you gain an understanding of both dual tax Income Tax and GST, which are required in all the roles relevant to finance or business.

Once again, all these subjects are scoring papers if studied with an organised and systematic approach.

Four-Month Study Schedule for CA Inter 2026

A balanced study schedule minimizes stress and assists you in completing the syllabus. Here is a simple four-month plan that is very achievable.

Month 1 – Strengthen Your Basics

Accounts:

• Commence with simple chapters such as Depreciation, Consignment, and Bills of Exchange.
• Make sure you are aware of the logic behind each journal entry.
• Begin to ponder Accounting Standards, although it is slowly.

Law:

• Begin with simple basics of Company Law regarding Incorporation and Share Capital.
• Make very simple one-page notes for each chapter!

Taxation:

• Start with Salary, House Property, and the basics of GST (Goods and Services Tax).
• After each topic, attempt small questions.

Goal: Understand concepts at your own speed.

Month 2 – A Deeper Practice Period

Accounts:

• Move to harder chapters regarding Amalgamation, Partnership, Debentures.
• This time, solve all illustrations and practical questions.

Law:

• Cover Company Meetings, Directors, Business Laws.
• Read and process the chapters slowly; Laws should be read every day.

Taxation:

• Time to start the heavy stuff: Capital Gains, Deductions, TDS, GST Input Tax Credit.
• Solve at least 20-30 questions on each topic.

Goal: Strengthen concepts through practice.

Month 3 – Combining Revision + Tests

• Opt for chapter-wise tests every 2-3 days.
• Revise two subjects a day in shorter sessions.
• Maintain a notebook of errors to try to avoid doing again.

This month is an important check point and really helps to build consistency.

Month 4 – Final Exam Preparation

Concentrate only on:

•  Accounting Standards
• Major chapters in Company Law.
• Income Tax (House Property, PGBP, Capital Gains)
• GST Registration, ITC, Returns, Supply
• Past papers

Work through 3 mock tests for each subject prior to the exam.

Optimize Study Strategies for Each Subject

Accounting Strategy

1.Understand, don’t memorize

Consistently look for the why behind each adjustment.

2. Complete full-length practice questions

This helps to work on your speed for writing and style.

 

3. Regularly review AS and AS revisions

Accounting Standards are worth a lot of marks.

4. Put more time into formatting

Use appropriate headings, working notes, and formats.

Law Strategy

1. Read one chapter every day

Law is theoretical and benefits from small, regular reading sessions.

2. Write in your own words

In exams, use clear and simple language.

3. Practice case laws

If you understand the logic, it makes it easy to remember them.

4. Revise definitions and keyword phrases

They will appear in multiple-choice questions quite often.

 

Taxation Strategy

1.    Practice daily

Taxation is good and scoring but only with daily practice.

2.    Learn amendments properly

Amendments can often be asked in exams.

3.    Cover key areas

Salary, PGBP, and Capital Gains will cover quite a lot of marks.

4.    Practice GST numericals

GST is accurate and fast.

Easy Weekly Study Routine

Monday - Accounting

One AS + one practical.

Tuesday – Legal

Two topics + case law.

Wednesday – Taxation

Income Tax head + GST.

Thursday – Accounting

One full question.

Friday – Taxation

Deductions + GST returns.

Saturday – Legal

Business Laws

Sunday – Revision + Test

Working through this schedule will keep you anchored to a consistent work schedule, while also minimizing exam anxiety.

Ways to get 60+ marks in All the Three Subjects

●         Make it a habit, like a daily habit (even for 30-minutes a day).

●         Practice from your CA Intermediate books.

●         Improve your writing presentation.

●         Come mock tests at a specific time.

Even Small Changes Daily Make a Huge Difference in CA exams.

Conclusion

It is not easy but with a correct study plan, CA intermediate courses can be more than manageable. Taxation, Law, and Accounts extra look like a large study area when initiating to study. With the right study plan-which includes taking whichever exam or practice you choose to write with it, Taxation, Law, and Accounts become the more straightforward and scoring subjects of CA Inter.

Understanding concepts of each subject. Revise your perception of a subject, and even practice case study, as the practicing and studying is not only for learning levels... it often brought up issues of understanding I did not think myself to ask about, whatever equilibrium, investment...

It is fully possible to clear a winter in 2026. You have to study with effort and discipline.