ICAI declares CA Foundation September 2026 results, 18.93% candidates pass

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results of the CA Foundation examination for the September 2026 session on November 6, 2026. According to reports by NDTV and Amar Ujala, the overall pass percentage in this examination stood at 18.93%.

As per the topper list released by the institute, Kanshika and Mahek Gupta jointly secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 by scoring 361 marks. According to Amar Ujala, both students achieved 90.25 per cent. Additionally, Sparsh Khandelwal and J. Jayant secured All India Rank (AIR 2) with 89.75 per cent marks.

Gender-based pass percentages were also disclosed in the analysis of the results. According to NDTV, the pass percentage among male candidates was 20.47 per cent, while 17.32 per cent of female candidates were successful. The total pass percentage was recorded at 18.93 per cent.

A press release issued by ICAI stated that the scorecards for the CA Foundation September 2026 examination would be issued by the evening of November 6. However, the institute's previous results were generally declared around 10 am. Candidates can now visit the official website caresults.icai.org to view the merit list PDF and the toppers list.

These foundation-level examinations were conducted on September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam must use their registration number and roll number to view their results. The institute has advised candidates to keep their login details ready to obtain the scorecard as soon as the portal becomes active and to download and save the scorecard for future reference.

Regarding the process to view results, NDTV stated that candidates should first visit the official portal caresults.icai.org. Subsequently, they should select the relevant link for the CA Foundation September 2026 results. The results can then be viewed by entering the registration number and roll number and submitting the details.

According to the Amar Ujala report, it is mandatory for candidates to score at least 40 per cent in each paper to pass the CA Foundation examination. Along with this, it is necessary to obtain a total of 50 per cent marks across all papers. Passing based solely on the total marks is not sufficient; the condition of minimum marks in each paper is compulsory.

Candidates who have succeeded in this examination can now register for the next level of the Chartered Accountancy course, namely CA Intermediate. On the other hand, candidates who were not successful in this exam will have the opportunity to participate in the next examination. According to ICAI, the next CA Foundation examination will be held on January 3, 5, 7, and 9, 2027.

Under the current system, CA Final, Intermediate, and Foundation examinations are now conducted three times a year: January, May, and September. To be certified as a Chartered Accountant, it is mandatory for candidates to pass all three levels of the course.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is the statutory sole body in India that regulates the profession of Chartered Accountants and organises the examinations.