CA Foundation September 2026 Result Declared: 18.93% Pass, Kansika and Mahek Gupta Top with 90.25%
Published 6 Nov 20266 min read
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the CA Foundation September 2026 examination results. Candidates can now check their scorecards on the official ICAI result portal, caresults.icai.org, using their registration number and roll number.
The overall pass percentage stands at 18.93%. Out of 1,04,240 candidates who appeared for the examination, 19,736 qualified . The result follows earlier media speculation about a possible October 31 declaration, which ICAI had not officially confirmed .
CA Foundation September 2026 Result: Key Statistics
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | CA Foundation September 2026 |
| Result status | Declared |
| Total candidates appeared | 1,04,240 |
| Total candidates passed | 19,736 |
| Overall pass percentage | 18.93% |
| Male candidates appeared | 53,398 |
| Male candidates passed | 10,931 (20.47%) |
| Female candidates appeared | 50,842 |
| Female candidates passed | 8,805 (17.32%) |
| Examination centres | 580 |
Source: ICAI result statistics as reported by India Today and PW Live .
The September 2026 examination was conducted on September 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2026, across 580 centres nationwide .
Toppers List: AIR 1–3
Five candidates secured the top three All India Ranks in the September 2026 examination:
| All India Rank | Candidate | City | Marks (out of 400) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansika | Hisar | 361 | 90.25% |
| Mahek Gupta | Hyderabad | 361 | 90.25% |
| Sparsh Khandelwal | Ajmer | 359 | 89.75% |
| J Jayanth | Chennai | 359 | 89.75% |
| Vaibhavi Singhal | Gwalior | 358 | 89.50% |
Source: ICAI merit list as reported by India Today and Times of India .
How to Check and Download Your CA Foundation Scorecard
- Visit the official ICAI result portal: caresults.icai.org (or icai.org).
- Click on the link for CA Foundation September 2026 Result.
- Enter your registration number and roll number.
- Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.
- Submit the details to view your scorecard.
- Download and save a copy for future reference.
The scorecard contains the candidate's name, roll number, subject-wise marks, total marks obtained, and qualifying status .
Note: Candidates should rely only on official ICAI websites for result access. Unofficial links or social media posts may be unreliable.
What Qualifies as a Pass in CA Foundation
To pass the CA Foundation examination, candidates must meet both of the following criteria:
Minimum 40% marks in each paper (Accounting, Business Laws, Quantitative Aptitude, Business Economics).
Minimum 50% aggregate marks across all papers .
Candidates who fail to meet either threshold must reappear for the examination.
What Happens Next: CA Intermediate and January 2027 Exam
For qualified candidates: Passing the Foundation examination makes candidates eligible to register for the CA Intermediate course, the second level of the Chartered Accountancy programme. Registration is processed through the ICAI Self Service Portal (SSP) . The exact registration deadline for the Intermediate course following this result is not specified in available official communications. [VERIFY]
For candidates who did not qualify: The next CA Foundation examination is scheduled for January 3, 5, 7, and 9, 2027 . Per the ICAI announcement issued on September 23, 2026, the January 2027 examination application window opened on November 3, 2026. The last date to submit the exam form without a late fee was November 16, 2026, with a late fee option available until November 19, 2026 . Candidates should verify current application status on the ICAI SSP portal, as these dates were announced in September 2026.
Important: The examination dates for January 2027 (January 3, 5, 7, 9) are confirmed. The application window dates referenced above are from the official ICAI announcement. Candidates must check icai.org for any updates or extensions.
Official Websites and Links
ICAI Result Portal: caresults.icai.org
ICAI Official Website: icai.org
ICAI Self Service Portal (for Intermediate registration and exam forms): Available through icai.org