The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the results for the CA Intermediate September 2026 examination. A total of 14,818 candidates have successfully passed the rigorous professional qualification, marking a significant milestone in their careers.
Toppers Share All-India First Rank
This year's examination saw two candidates achieve the coveted All-India First Rank. Neel Rajesh Shah from Mumbai and Chandak Sakshi from Nashik both secured an impressive 502 marks, translating to an identical percentage of 83.67%. They lead a list of distinguished performers from across the country.
Following closely, Shruti V from Chennai earned the All-India Second Rank with 492 marks (82.00%), while Prem Agarwal from Surat secured the Third Rank, scoring 490 marks (81.67%).
Group-Wise Performance and Pass Rates
The ICAI CA Intermediate examination is structured into two groups, and the results show varying success rates across these categories:
- Group I: Out of 1,00,301 candidates who appeared, 23,210 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 23.14%.
- Group II: For Group II, 68,400 candidates took the exam, with 12,938 clearing it, achieving a pass percentage of 18.92%.
- Both Groups: Among candidates who attempted both groups simultaneously, 5,066 out of 38,339 passed, leading to a success rate of 13.21%.
Significant Improvement Over May 2026
The September 2026 results demonstrate a notable improvement in pass percentages compared to the May 2026 examination cycle. Group I saw its pass rate jump from 10.25% to 23.14%, a gain of 12.89 percentage points. Group II improved from 16.11% to 18.92%, an increase of 2.81 percentage points. Similarly, the pass rate for candidates appearing in both groups rose from 8.47% to 13.21%, an increase of 4.74 percentage points.
Understanding the CA Intermediate Examination
The CA Intermediate examination, conducted by the ICAI, comprises two groups, each consisting of three papers. Each paper is worth 100 marks, making the total marks per group 300 and the aggregate for both groups 600.
The six subjects covered across the two groups include Advanced Accounting, Corporate and Other Laws, Taxation, Cost and Management Accounting, Auditing and Ethics, and Financial Management and Strategic Management.
The exams were administered offline via pen-and-paper mode, with a single afternoon shift each day from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Passing Criteria Explained
To successfully qualify for the CA Intermediate examination, candidates must meet specific criteria: a minimum of 40% marks in each individual paper and an aggregate of 50% marks in the respective group. Fulfilling both these conditions is essential for passing.
How to Check Your CA Intermediate Results
Candidates can access their September 2026 CA Intermediate results through the official ICAI examination portals: caresults.icai.org or icai.nic.in. To view their scorecards, candidates need to click on the CA Intermediate September 2026 result link, enter their ICAI registration number, roll number, and the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Submit'. It is highly recommended to download and save a copy of the scorecard for future reference.