CA Foundation Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Commerce Certificate

Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation is the entry-level examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for students pursuing the CA professional qualification. The exam covers Accounting, Business Law, Quantitative Aptitude and Business Economics. Many commerce colleges in Karnataka's major cities (Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, Belagavi) offer dedicated CA coaching alongside BCom programmes. CA Foundation can be registered after 12th standard. The full CA qualification (Foundation → Intermediate → Final + articleship) takes 4-5 years and leads to one of India's highest-paying professional careers with starting salaries of Rs 7-12 LPA and experienced CAs earning Rs 20-50 LPA.