Free CA QAT Preparation 2026
Free CA QAT preparation with solved past papers and unlimited chapter-wise MCQs, every answer explained. No fee and no account needed to start. CA Qualifying Assessment Test is conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
The ICAP screening test for chartered accountancy entry, taken by candidates whose intermediate or A Level result is below the direct-entry threshold: an objective test of English, mathematics and reasoning ability, passed once before registering for the PRC.
CA QAT MCQs with answers and explanations
Free CA QAT MCQs for every subject on the paper: English, Mathematics and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Each question is chapter-wise, taken from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan syllabus, and carries a written explanation of why the correct option is correct, so a wrong attempt teaches you the fact you were missing instead of just marking you down. Unlimited attempts, no fee and no account needed. Pick the subject you are weakest in and start there.
Sample CA QAT MCQs by subject
A few questions from across each subject on the CA QAT paper. Open one for the correct answer and its explanation.
CA QAT English sample MCQs
CA QAT Mathematics sample MCQs
CA QAT Analytical and Logical Reasoning sample MCQs
- Statement: Most development plans exist on paper only. Courses of action: I.
- Five people P, Q, R, S and T sit in a row. Q is at the extreme left and T is at the extreme right.
- A man's sister's husband is his
- There are 10 history books in a bookcase. When the number of books increases by x percent, the new number of…
- Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the claim that a city's new bus lanes reduced traffic…
- Statements: All doctors are graduates. No graduate is illiterate. Which conclusion follows?
CA QAT paper at a glance
CA Qualifying Assessment Test is 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, with no negative marking, so never leave a question unanswered.
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CA QAT subject weightage
How many MCQs each subject contributes to the CA QAT paper, and how many free MCQs we hold for it. Study in this order: the heaviest subject is where a weak topic costs you the most marks.
| Subject | MCQs on paper | Share | Free MCQs here |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA QAT English MCQs | 40 | 40% | 10,403 |
| CA QAT Mathematics MCQs | 30 | 30% | 1,551 |
| CA QAT Analytical and Logical Reasoning MCQs | 30 | 30% | 2,998 |
Full CA QAT paper pattern 2026: the marking scheme, the time each subject is worth, and the subject weightage charted.
CA QAT guides: the questions candidates ask in sentences
Format, scoring, what each stage requires and how to prepare, written to be read rather than practised.
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What are the CA entry requirements, and who has to sit the QAT?
ICAP's entry requirements for chartered accountancy: the intermediate and A Level marks for direct entry to PRC, the band that requires the Qualifying Assessment Test, what the QAT tests and how to prepare for it, the graduate route, and how to register with ICAP and a tutor.
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How do you plan the CA PRC papers across sessions?
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CA QAT preparation: frequently asked questions
What is the CA QAT paper pattern?
CA QAT is 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, about 72 seconds a question. There is no negative marking. The marks are split across 3 subjects, led by English at 40 MCQs.
Which subjects are in the CA QAT paper?
English (40 MCQs), Mathematics (30 MCQs) and Analytical and Logical Reasoning (30 MCQs), 100 in total. Start with English: a weak chapter there costs more marks than a weak chapter anywhere else on the CA QAT paper.
Is CA QAT preparation on TestUstad really free?
Yes. All 14,952 CA QAT MCQs here, across English, Mathematics and Analytical and Logical Reasoning, can be practised at no cost with the answer and explanation shown. Paid CA QAT access only adds full-length CA QAT mocks on the 100-MCQ pattern and a saved record of your scores.
How many free CA QAT MCQs are there?
14,952 across the CA QAT syllabus: 10,403 English MCQs, 1,551 Mathematics MCQs and 2,998 Analytical and Logical Reasoning MCQs. Each one carries the correct answer and a written explanation, and attempts are unlimited.
How should I prepare for CA QAT?
The CA QAT syllabus here runs to 19 chapters across 3 subjects. Work through them in weightage order, English (40), Mathematics (30) and Analytical and Logical Reasoning (30) first, and stay on each chapter until you score above 80 percent. CA QAT has no negative marking, so practise answering every question, including the ones you have to guess. In the final weeks, sit timed mixed tests at the real pace of about 72 seconds a question.
Does TestUstad have CA QAT past papers?
Not as solved papers yet. Until one is added, the 14,952 CA QAT MCQs here cover the same English, Mathematics and Analytical and Logical Reasoning syllabus, and any CA QAT paper that is added appears on the CA QAT past papers page with every answer explained.
Who conducts the CA QAT exam?
CA Qualifying Assessment Test is conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Dates, eligibility and the fee change every cycle, so confirm them on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan advertisement before you apply.
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