CA Inter Financial Management and Strategic Management Chapter Wise Weightage — 2026 (Paper 6)
Official ICAI section-wise weightage for Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management — 100 marks, 3 hours. Use it to put your revision hours where they earn the most marks in the current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification).
Source: ICAI Board of Studies official weightage (New Scheme, applicable from May 2024) — valid for the current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification).
Part A
Financial Management
50 marks
Part B
Strategic Management
50 marks
Complete Chapter-Wise Weightage Table
| Section | Chapters / Topics | Weightage | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Financial Management | |||
| Section I Financial Management and Financial Analysis |
| 10%–15% ≈ 5–8 marks | LOW |
| Section II Financing Decisions and Cost of Capital |
| 45%–50% ≈ 23–25 marks | MEDIUM |
| Section III Capital Investment and Dividend Decisions |
| 20%–25% ≈ 10–13 marks | LOW |
| Section IV Management of Working Capital |
| 15%–20% ≈ 8–10 marks | LOW |
| Part B: Strategic Management | |||
| Section I Introduction to Strategic Management |
| 15%–20% ≈ 8–10 marks | LOW |
| Section II General and Competitive Environment |
| 15%–20% ≈ 8–10 marks | LOW |
| Section III Strategic Management Process |
| 25%–30% ≈ 13–15 marks | LOW |
| Section IV Corporate Level Strategies |
| 25%–30% ≈ 13–15 marks | LOW |
| Section V Functional Level Strategies |
| 10%–15% ≈ 5–8 marks | LOW |
Weightage shown is within each part; each part carries the marks noted above.
How to Use This Weightage
Lead with Financing Decisions and Cost of Capital (45–50% of Part A: Financial Management). It carries the most marks in the paper, so it should get your first and deepest revision pass — followed by Strategic Management Process (25–30% of Part B: Strategic Management). Together the top two areas are roughly 38 of the 100 marks.
Practise, don't just read. For the heavy sections, work through past papers, MTPs and RTPs rather than re-reading notes — ICAI reuses question patterns closely. You'll find 8 Financial Management and Strategic Management papers with suggested answers on this site.
Don't abandon the low-weight sections. They are usually smaller in scope and often the easiest, most predictable marks — a quick, reliable buffer toward the 40-mark pass line. Always confirm the current attempt's amendments against the latest ICAI RTP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chapter-wise weightage for CA Inter Financial Management and Strategic Management?
Per ICAI's official Board of Studies weightage (New Scheme), Financial Management and Strategic Management (Paper 6, 100 marks) is split as: Financial Management and Financial Analysis 10–15% of Part A: Financial Management, Financing Decisions and Cost of Capital 45–50% of Part A: Financial Management, Capital Investment and Dividend Decisions 20–25% of Part A: Financial Management, Management of Working Capital 15–20% of Part A: Financial Management, Introduction to Strategic Management 15–20% of Part B: Strategic Management, General and Competitive Environment 15–20% of Part B: Strategic Management, Strategic Management Process 25–30% of Part B: Strategic Management, Corporate Level Strategies 25–30% of Part B: Strategic Management, Functional Level Strategies 10–15% of Part B: Strategic Management.
Which chapters carry the most marks in CA Inter Financial Management and Strategic Management?
The highest-weight area is Financing Decisions and Cost of Capital (45–50% of Part A: Financial Management), followed by Strategic Management Process (25–30% of Part B: Strategic Management). The top two together are roughly 38 of the 100 marks, so they deserve your first revision hours.
Is this Financial Management and Strategic Management weightage valid for current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification)?
Yes. This is the ICAI New Scheme weightage (applicable from May 2024) and it applies to the current New Scheme attempts (next expected January 2027, subject to ICAI’s notification). Always cross-check the latest RTP for any amendments before the exam.
How is the CA Inter Financial Management and Strategic Management paper structured?
100 marks in 3 hours, across 2 parts (Financial Management, Strategic Management). You can practise 8 Financial Management and Strategic Management papers with suggested answers on this site.
Practise Financial Management and Strategic Management with 8 papers
Past exam papers, MTPs and RTPs for Paper 6 — with suggested answers from ICAI.
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