ICAI CA Final Result 2026: Exam Results Announced with Low Pass Rates
ICAI CA Final Result 2026 Announcement
ICAI CA Final Result 2026: The long wait for numerous aspiring Chartered Accountants has concluded. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) released the results for the CA Final May 2026 examination on June 18, 2026. Initially anticipated for the evening, the results were disclosed earlier than expected. Candidates who took the exam can access their results on the official ICAI websites: icai.org and icaiexam.icai.org.
Exam Schedule
Exam held between May 2 and May 20
The CA Final May 2026 examination took place from May 2 to May 20, 2026, with thousands of candidates participating nationwide. This exam is recognized as one of the most challenging professional assessments in India, drawing significant attention each year.
Group 1 Results
Only 12 percent success in Group-1
The results indicate a notably low success rate for Group 1. According to ICAI, 54,606 candidates appeared for the Group-1 exam, but only 6,555 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of just 12%. This means that out of every 100 candidates, only 12 were successful.
Group 2 Performance
How did the Group-2 results fare?
In contrast, Group 2 saw better performance. A total of 42,573 candidates took the Group-2 exam, with 8,725 achieving success. The pass percentage for this group was 20.49%, indicating that over 20 out of every 100 candidates succeeded.
Combined Results Overview
In summary, for Group-I, 54,606 candidates participated, with 6,555 passing, leading to a pass percentage of 12%. For Group-II, 42,573 candidates appeared, and 8,725 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 20.49%. Additionally, 23,776 candidates attempted both groups, with 3,345 passing, yielding an overall pass percentage of 14.07%.
Passing Criteria
What marks are required to pass?
As per ICAI guidelines, candidates must score at least 40 marks in each subject and achieve a minimum aggregate of 50% across all subjects to pass. Scoring below 40 in any subject results in failure.
Distinction Recognition
Who receives 'Pass with Distinction'?
Candidates who excel in the exam, scoring 70% or higher, receive special acknowledgment as 'Pass with Distinction.' This achievement is noted on their marksheets.
Top Performers
Who topped this year?
In the CA Final May 2026 examination, Noor Singla from Patiala, Punjab, achieved the All-India top rank with 499 marks, equating to 83.17%. Ritaj Saraf from Howrah, West Bengal, secured the second position with 475 marks (79.17%). Sohan Anil Manjrekar claimed the third position with 473 marks (78.83%).
Result Checking Procedure
How to Check Your Result?
Candidates can check their results by visiting the official ICAI website, entering their registration and roll numbers. The result will be displayed on the screen, which can be downloaded for future reference. The online marksheet will include the candidate's name, roll number, subject-wise marks, total marks, and pass/fail status.
Conclusion
What Do the Results Indicate?
The CA Final results highlight the competitive nature of the Chartered Accountancy examination. With only 12% of candidates passing Group 1 and a mere 14.07% passing both groups, the exam's difficulty is evident.