CA Foundation Law: Syllabus, Weightage & Study Tips for Jan 2026

The most underappreciated paper is frequently CA Foundation Law (Corporate Laws and Other Laws). Pupils believe it is simply memorization and reading. The reality is that law requires comprehension rather than memorization. Let's go over all you need to know in order to ace this January 2026 paper.

CA Foundation Law Syllabus

The paper covers 100 marks divided across:

Part A: The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (25-30 marks)

• Nature of contracts, offer and acceptance

• Consideration, capacity to contract

• Free consent, void agreements

• Performance and discharge of contracts

• Breach of contract and remedies

Part B: The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (15-20 marks)

• Contract of sale, transfer of property

• Rights and duties of buyer and seller

• Unpaid seller and remedies

Part C: The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (15-20 marks)

• Nature of partnership, types of partners

• Rights and duties of partners

• Dissolution of partnership

Part D: Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (10-15 marks)

• LLP formation, agreement, partners

  
  

Part E: The Companies Act, 2013 (20-25 marks)

• Company formation, share capital

• Directors, meetings, winding up basics

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Topic-Wise Weightage Strategy

High Priority (Focus 60% of your time):

• Indian Contract Act (biggest section, guaranteed questions)

• Companies Act basics (growing importance)

• Partnership Act (predictable questions)

Medium Priority (30% time):

• Sale of Goods Act

• LLP Act

  
  

Lower Priority (10% time):

• Miscellaneous acts and amendments

Study Tips That Actually Work

1. Understand, Don't Memorize

Don't cram sections word by word. Understand the logic behind each provision. Why does the law say this? What problem is it solving?

2. Make Section-Wise Notes

Create a one-page summary for each major section. Example:

• Section 10 of Contract Act: What makes a contract valid?

• Section 2(h) of Sale of Goods Act: Definition of sale

3. Use Real-Life Examples

Connect legal concepts to daily life. Contract Act becomes easier when you think of buying a phone online, accepting delivery, paying money. That's a contract!

4. Practice Case Studies

Law papers love case studies. Practice 20-30 case-based questions. Learn to identify which section applies to which situation.

5. Revision is Key

Read each act minimum 3 times:

• First reading: Understanding

• Second reading: Retention

• Third reading: Quick recall

  
  

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping theory portions: Law is theory-heavy. You can't skip and expect to pass.

Not learning section numbers: Mentioning correct sections adds credibility to answers.

Poor answer presentation: Structure your answers with headings, bullet points, and proper formatting.

Ignoring amendments: Recent changes in Companies Act or LLP Act are often tested.

Last Month Strategy

Week 1-2: Complete final revision of all acts Week 3: Solve previous year papers (last 5 years) Week 4: Take 3-4 full-length mock tests Last 3 days: Quick revision of important sections only

Scoring Pattern Tips

• Definitions: 10-15 marks (easy if you've read)

• Short notes: 15-20 marks (needs understanding)

• Case studies: 20-25 marks (practice makes perfect)

• Theory questions: 30-40 marks (application-based)

Pro Tip: Always give real-life examples in your answers. Examiners love practical understanding.

The Bottom Line

CA Foundation Law isn't difficult. It's just different from numerical subjects. Give it the time it deserves, understand concepts clearly, and practice case studies extensively.

With the CA Foundation Exam Jan 2026 approaching, start your law preparation now. Don't leave it for the last month. Consistent reading beats last-minute cramming every time.

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