ICAI Releases RTPs for September 2025 Foundation Exam: Your Final Prep Companion Is Here

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the Revision Test Papers (RTPs) for the Foundation Course ahead of the September 2025 examination cycle. Available now on the Board of Studies (BoS) Knowledge Portal, these RTPs are designed to help students strengthen their conceptual clarity, understand exam patterns, and fine-tune their time management skills.  

Key Highlights of the RTP Release  

- RTPs are available for all four Foundation papers:  
  - Principles and Practice of Accounting  
  - Business Laws  
  - Quantitative Aptitude (Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and Statistics)  
  - Business Economics  
- Each RTP includes updated questions, recent amendments, and suggested answers aligned with the latest syllabus  
- The RTPs are accessible via the BoS Knowledge Portal at boslive.icai.org under the “Students” section  
- The Foundation exams will be held in offline mode from September 16 to 22, 2025  

Exam Schedule for September 2025  

- September 16: Paper 1 – Principles and Practice of Accounting  
- September 18: Paper 2 – Business Laws  
- September 20: Paper 3 – Quantitative Aptitude  
- September 22: Paper 4 – Business Economics  

Why RTPs Matter for Foundation Aspirants  

- RTPs simulate the actual exam format, helping students get familiar with question types and marking schemes  
- They serve as a self-assessment tool, allowing students to identify weak areas and revise accordingly  
- Practicing under timed conditions with RTPs enhances speed, accuracy, and confidence  
- Suggested answers offer insights into ideal response structures and presentation techniques  

How to Download the RTPs  

- Visit the ICAI BoS Knowledge Portal at boslive.icai.org  
- Navigate to the “Students” tab and select “Revision Test Papers (RTP)”  
- Choose “Foundation Course” and select “September 2025”  
- Download the RTP PDFs for each subject  

Future Outlook  

With the RTPs now available, Foundation students are encouraged to integrate them into their final revision strategy. Attempting these papers under exam-like conditions can significantly improve performance and reduce last-minute anxiety. As the countdown to September begins, RTPs remain one of the most effective tools in a CA aspirant’s preparation arsenal.  

Sources: ICAI BoS Knowledge Portal, Economic Times, StudyCafe, Catestseries.org.