ICAI Declares CA Foundation September 2026 Results; Overall Pass Percentage Stands at 18.93%
Kansika and Mahek Gupta Score 361 Marks to Lead the Merit List; Nearly 20,000 Candidates Clear the Examination
By Antara Tripathy | IBG NEWS
NEW DELHI, November 6, 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the results of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation Examination conducted in September 2026. According to the result statistics released by the institute, a total of 19,736 candidates qualified, recording an overall pass percentage of 18.93%.
The examination witnessed participation from 1,04,240 candidates, comprising 53,398 male and 50,842 female candidates, according to the gender-wise result analysis provided by ICAI.
CA Foundation September 2026: Result Statistics
The gender-wise performance indicates that male candidates recorded a pass percentage of 20.47%, while the pass percentage among female candidates stood at 17.32%.
| Category | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 53,398 | 10,931 | 20.47% |
| Female | 50,842 | 8,805 | 17.32% |
| Total | 1,04,240 | 19,736 | 18.93% |
The results show that male candidates recorded a higher qualification rate than female candidates in this examination session.
Top Performers in the All India Merit List
Several candidates secured outstanding marks in the September 2026 CA Foundation examination.
According to the merit details supplied by ICAI, the leading performers are:
| Candidate | City | Roll Number | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansika | Hisar | 445641 | 361 | 90.25% |
| Mahek Gupta | Hyderabad | 448823 | 361 | 90.25% |
| Sparsh Khandelwal | Ajmer | 404973 | 359 | 89.75% |
| J Jayanth | Chennai | 421486 | 359 | 89.75% |
| Vaibhavi Singhal | Gwalior | 443898 | 358 | 89.50% |
Kansika and Mahek Gupta emerged as the highest scorers with 361 marks each, equivalent to 90.25%. Sparsh Khandelwal and J Jayanth followed with 359 marks apiece.
ICAI President Congratulates Successful Candidates
Congratulating the successful students, CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President of ICAI, acknowledged their hard work, perseverance and the contribution of parents and teachers towards their achievements.
He emphasised that education should extend beyond individual success and contribute meaningfully to society and national development.
The ICAI President also highlighted the important responsibilities awaiting future Chartered Accountants, particularly in maintaining professional trust, ensuring financial transparency and supporting India’s economic progress.
He encouraged the successful candidates to uphold these professional values and actively participate in nation-building.
Examination Conducted Across 580 Centres
According to the ICAI press release, the September 2026 Foundation examination was conducted across 580 examination centres.
Candidates can access their results and individual marks through the official ICAI result portal:
Official Result Website: https://caresults.icai.org/
To view their results, candidates must enter their registration number along with their examination roll number.
A Significant Step Towards the Chartered Accountancy Profession
The CA Foundation examination represents the entry-level stage of the Chartered Accountancy qualification pathway in India. Successful candidates can proceed towards the subsequent stages of the CA course, subject to the applicable ICAI eligibility and registration requirements.
With thousands of aspiring professionals appearing for the examination, the September 2026 results mark another important milestone for students pursuing careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management and corporate governance.
As India continues to expand its financial and corporate ecosystem, the next generation of Chartered Accountants will play an increasingly important role in strengthening financial accountability, transparency and economic growth.
IBG NEWS | Education & Career Desk
Source: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), September 2026 CA Foundation Examination Press Release.
