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ICAI CA Final Result 2026: The wait is finally over for thousands of students aspiring to become Chartered Accountants (CAs). The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results for the CA Final May 2026 examination on June 18, 2026. Although the results were initially expected to be released in the evening, the Institute announced them ahead of schedule. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now view their results on the official ICAI websites: icai.org and icaiexam.icai.org.

Exam held between May 2 and May 20
The CA Final May 2026 examination was conducted from May 2 to May 20, 2026. Thousands of candidates from across the country participated in the exam. The CA Final is considered one of the toughest professional examinations in the country, and its results garner significant attention every year.

Only 12 percent success in Group-1
A look at the results reveals a notably low success rate for Group 1. According to the ICAI, a total of 54,606 candidates appeared for the Group-1 exam. Of these, only 6,555 candidates managed to pass. Consequently, the pass percentage for Group-1 was recorded at 12 percent. Simply put, out of every 100 candidates, only 12 passed the Group-1 exam.

How did the Group-2 results fare?

Student performance in Group 2 was better compared to Group 1. A total of 42,573 candidates appeared for the Group-2 exam, with 8,725 candidates achieving success. The pass percentage for Group-2 stood at 20.49 percent, meaning that more than 20 out of every 100 candidates succeeded in this group.

What were the results for Group-I, Group-II, and both groups combined? In terms of statistics, a total of 54,606 candidates appeared for Group-I, out of which 6,555 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 12%. Meanwhile, 42,573 candidates took the exam for Group-II, with 8,725 succeeding; the pass percentage for this group was 20.49%, which was better than that of Group-I. The number of candidates who appeared for both groups simultaneously was 23,776, of whom 3,345 passed. The overall pass percentage for both groups combined was recorded at 14.07%.

What were the results for those who took both groups?
Many candidates appear for both groups of the CA Final exam simultaneously. This time, 23,776 candidates did so. Of these, only 3,345 succeeded in passing both groups. The pass percentage for candidates taking both groups was 14.07%. These figures clearly demonstrate how challenging it is to succeed in the CA Final examination.

What marks are required to pass?
According to ICAI regulations, a candidate must secure a minimum of 40 marks in each subject to pass the examination. Additionally, it is mandatory to achieve an aggregate of 50% marks across all subjects combined. If a candidate scores less than 40 marks in any single subject, they are considered to have failed.

Who receives 'Pass with Distinction'?
Candidates who achieve exceptional results in the exam receive special recognition; those who score 70% or higher are placed in the 'Pass with Distinction' category. This achievement is also noted on their marksheets and result statements.

Who topped this year?
In the CA Final May 2026 examination, Noor Singla from Patiala, Punjab, secured the All-India top rank. She obtained a total of 499 marks, achieving 83.17% to secure the first position nationwide. This achievement made her the CA Final topper for the year. Ritaj Saraf from Howrah, West Bengal, secured the second position in this examination. He obtained a total of 475 marks, achieving a percentage of 79.17%. Thanks to this outstanding performance, he secured All India Rank 2.

Sohan Anil Manjrekar Secured the Third Position
Sohan Anil Manjrekar secured the third position in this year's CA Final examination. He obtained a total of 473 marks, resulting in a percentage of 78.83%. Delivering an excellent performance, he also earned a spot among the country's top three candidates.

How to Check Your Result?
Candidates can view their results by visiting the official ICAI website. To do so, they must enter their registration number and roll number. After logging in, the result will appear on the screen; it can be downloaded and saved for future reference. The online marksheet will display the candidate's name, roll number, marks obtained in each subject, total marks, and pass/fail status.

What Do the Results Indicate?
The CA Final results once again demonstrate just how competitive and challenging the Chartered Accountancy examination is. The fact that only 12% of candidates passed Group 1 and merely 14.07% passed both groups highlights the difficulty level of this exam.

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