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The CA Foundation result is declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on its official examination portal after every session. The result reveals whether a candidate has passed, the paper-wise marks obtained, the overall qualifying status, and, for top performers, a rank on the merit list. Understanding how to access the result, what the scorecard contains, what the pass percentage means, and what to do after the result is the focus of this page.
For the complete CA Foundation exam overview, visit the CA Foundation main page.
| Topic Link | |
| CA Foundation Overview | CA Foundation Exam Guide |
| Cutoff and Passing Marks | CA Foundation Cutoff |
| Exam Analysis | CA Foundation Exam Analysis |
| Notification | CA Foundation Notification |
| Exam Day Guidance | CA Foundation Exam Day Guidance |
| FAQ | CA Foundation FAQ |
| Syllabus Tracker | CA Foundation Syllabus Tracker |
| Parameter Details | |
| Declared by | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Official Result Portals | icai.nic.in and icaiexam.icai.org |
| Login Credentials | Roll Number and Registration Number |
| Result Mode | Online only (no physical result card dispatched) |
| Timeline | Approximately 45 days from the last exam day |
| Pass Percentage | Released with the result |
| Merit List | Released with the result for top-ranking candidates |
| Marks Verification | Available from the day after result declaration (30-day window) |
| Certified Copy of Answer Sheet | Available for Papers 1 and 2 (subjective papers only) |
| Session Last Exam Day Result Declared Pass Percentage | |||
| January 2026 | 24 January 2026 | 8 March 2026 | 19.23% |
| September 2025 | 22 September 2025 | October to November 2025 | Below 15% |
| May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | 6 July 2025 | 21.52% |
| January 2025 | 20 January 2025 | March 2025 | Approximately 22 to 25% |
| September 2024 | 22 September 2024 | October to November 2024 | Approximately 18 to 23% |
| June 2024 | 30 June 2024 | August 2024 | Approximately 14 to 20% |
| December 2023 | December 2023 | January to February 2024 | Approximately 29 to 30% |
| June 2023 | June 2023 | August 2023 | 24.98% |
| December 2022 | December 2022 | 3 February 2023 | 29.25% |
| June 2022 | June 2022 | 10 August 2022 | 25.28% |
The January 2026 result followed ICAI's standard approximately 45-day timeline from the final exam date (24 January 2026) to result declaration (8 March 2026). The pass percentage of 19.23 percent was lower than the May 2025 session, consistent with the January session's historically stricter papers.
ICAI releases the result simultaneously on two portals:
Step 1: Visit icai.nic.in or icaiexam.icai.org
Step 2: On the homepage, look for the link labeled "CA Foundation Result [Session and Year]" in the announcements or results section
Step 3: Click the link. You will be directed to the result login page
Step 4: Enter your six-digit Roll Number and Registration Number exactly as they appear on your admit card
Step 5: Enter the CAPTCHA code displayed on the screen
Step 6: Click Submit
Step 7: Your result will be displayed on the screen showing paper-wise marks, total marks, and qualifying status
Step 8: Click the Download or Print option to save the result as a PDF
Step 9: Save the PDF in multiple locations (email, cloud storage, local drive)
ICAI provides an option to register your email address for receiving the result directly in your inbox when it is declared.
When the result is declared, ICAI sends a notification to the registered email. This is a convenience feature; the actual result and scorecard must still be downloaded from the portal.
The scorecard is a single-page PDF document with the following information:
| Field Details | |
| Candidate Name | As registered with ICAI |
| Registration Number | Unique ICAI student registration ID |
| Roll Number | Session-specific examination roll number |
| Date of Birth | As registered |
| Permanent Address | As registered |
| Paper 1 Marks | Out of 100 |
| Paper 2 Marks | Out of 100 |
| Paper 3 Marks | Out of 100 |
| Paper 4 Marks | Out of 100 |
| Total Marks | Out of 400 |
| Qualifying Status | Passed / Failed |
| Merit Rank | If applicable (for top 50 nationally) |
The scorecard does not show a percentage figure separately; candidates can calculate it by dividing total marks by 400 and multiplying by 100.
| Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4 Total Status | |||||
| 55 | 58 | 48 | 55 | 216 | Passed |
| 39 | 60 | 55 | 58 | 212 | Failed (Paper 1 below 40) |
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 195 | Failed (Total below 200) |
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 80 | 200 | Passed (just at threshold) |
| 75 | 72 | 68 | 74 | 289 | Passed with Distinction |
The CA Foundation pass percentage is the ratio of candidates who passed to the total number of candidates who appeared in that session. ICAI releases this figure along with the result.
The pass percentage has ranged from below 15 percent (September 2025) to approximately 30 percent (December 2022 and December 2023). Several factors drive this variation:
Paper difficulty: Sessions where Paper 1 (Accounting) or Paper 3 (Quantitative Aptitude) was harder produced lower pass percentages. The September 2025 session's sub-15 percent rate was linked to harder-than-average papers in both subjects.
Session composition: The May and June sessions attract the largest number of first-time candidates who have just completed Class 12 board examinations. First-attempt candidates with less familiarity with ICAI's examination style contribute to lower pass rates in these sessions.
Repeat candidate ratio: Sessions with a higher proportion of repeat (previously failed) candidates tend to see slightly higher pass rates because these candidates are better prepared for the ICAI style.
The pass percentage is not a cutoff. Unlike examinations where the cutoff changes based on performance, the CA Foundation has a fixed passing criterion (40 per paper, 200 aggregate). The pass percentage simply reflects how many candidates met this fixed criterion in a given session.
ICAI releases a merit list alongside the result containing the names and marks of the top 50 rank holders nationally for the CA Foundation.
| Parameter Details | |
| Ranks Released | Top 50 nationally |
| Released With | Result on the same day |
| Access | Available on the result portal under "Merit List" |
| Selection Criteria | Ranked by aggregate marks (highest to lowest) |
| Tie-breaking | Candidates with identical aggregate marks receive the same rank |
ICAI recognizes merit holders through:
These are awarded at ICAI's annual convocation or through the regional offices.
The merit list link appears on the same result page. Click "Merit List" on the result portal to view the national top 50 list. The list shows the rank, candidate name, centre, and aggregate marks.
Candidates who are unsatisfied with their marks in the subjective papers (Papers 1 and 2) can apply for marks verification and request a certified copy of their answer sheets.
| Parameter Details | |
| Applicable to | Papers 1 and 2 (subjective papers) |
| Not applicable to | Papers 3 and 4 (objective, machine-evaluated) |
| Fee | Rs. 100 per paper |
| Application Window | Opens the day after result declaration; closes 30 days later |
| Application Method | Online through ICAI SSP portal or physical application by speed post |
| Outcome | ICAI verifies that all answers were marked, totalling was correct, and no question was left unmarked |
Marks verification does not involve re-evaluation of the quality of answers. It only checks for totalling errors and ensures no answer was left unread.
| Parameter Details | |
| Applicable to | Papers 1 and 2 only |
| Fee | Rs. 500 per paper |
| Application Window | Within 30 days of result declaration |
| Physical Application Address | The Joint Secretary (Exams), ICAI, ICAI Bhawan, A-29, Sector 62, Noida, UP 201309 |
| Purpose | To review own answer sheet and identify mistakes for improvement |
Candidates who plan to reappear benefit significantly from reviewing their answer sheets because they reveal exactly where marks were lost, guiding targeted preparation for the next attempt.
Register for CA Intermediate immediately. After passing CA Foundation, the next step is registering for the CA Intermediate course with ICAI. There is no mandatory waiting period; registration can be done as soon as the result is declared.
CA Intermediate has two groups of three papers each:
Register for Orientation Programme and IT Training. Before the first CA Intermediate exam, students must complete a four-week Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS), comprising a two-week IT course and a two-week Orientation Programme.
Download and preserve the Foundation pass certificate. The e-certificate is available for download from the ICAI portal. Save it securely as it may be required for Intermediate registration and future reference.
Review which papers were below 40. If you failed in one or two papers, identify whether the shortfall was in Paper 1, Paper 3, or both. These are the most common individual paper failure points.
Apply for certified copy of answer sheets (for subjective papers) to understand where marks were lost.
Resume preparation with a targeted approach focusing on the failed papers while maintaining the achieved standard in passing papers.
Use the CA Foundation Syllabus Tracker to rebuild a structured revision plan with emphasis on weak chapters.
Re-register for the next session exam form as soon as it opens. Course registration remains valid; only the exam form fee (Rs. 1,500) needs to be paid again.
If all individual papers were above 40 but the total was below 200, the challenge is scoring more consistently across all papers. Review the score distribution and identify which papers have the most room for improvement.
Practice sessions with ICAI Mock Test Papers and Previous Year Papers from CA Foundation PYQ help build the consistency needed to clear all thresholds simultaneously.
| Purpose Link | |
| Check Result | icai.nic.in |
| Alternate Result Portal | icaiexam.icai.org |
| Merit List | Available on result page at icai.nic.in |
| Marks Verification Application | eservices.icai.org |
| Physical Verification Application Address | Joint Secretary (Exams), ICAI Bhawan, A-29, Sector 62, Noida |
| ICAI Helpdesk | 011-3011-0444 |
| ICAI Student Email Support | bosnoida@icai.in |
| Issue Solution | |
| Result page not loading | Wait 15 to 30 minutes and retry; portal experiences heavy traffic at the time of result declaration |
| Roll number or registration number not accepted | Verify the exact roll number from the admit card; do not add leading zeros or spaces |
| CAPTCHA not visible | Refresh the page; use Chrome or Firefox for the best portal compatibility |
| Result shows but scorecard PDF does not download | Try a different browser; clear cache and retry |
| Result not found for entered credentials | Ensure you are entering the roll number for the session that just concluded, not a previous attempt's roll number |
How long after the exam is the result declared? ICAI follows an approximately 45-day timeline from the last exam day of a session to result declaration. The January 2026 result was declared on 8 March 2026, exactly 43 days after the last exam on 24 January 2026.
Is the CA Foundation result available on mobile? Yes. The ICAI result portal icai.nic.in is accessible on mobile browsers. However, downloading the scorecard PDF is easier on a desktop or laptop.
Does passing CA Foundation have an expiry date? No. Once a candidate passes CA Foundation, the qualification is permanent. There is no time limit within which the candidate must register for CA Intermediate after passing Foundation.
Is the pass certificate physically dispatched by ICAI? No. ICAI issues an electronic certificate (e-certificate) that can be downloaded from the official portal. Physical certificates are not dispatched for the CA Foundation.
Can I check my result using only my registration number without the roll number? No. Both the roll number and registration number are required to access the result. The roll number is printed on the admit card and is session-specific.
What is the difference between the scorecard and the pass certificate? The scorecard shows paper-wise marks and qualifying status. The pass certificate (e-certificate) is the official ICAI document certifying that the candidate has passed CA Foundation and is eligible to register for CA Intermediate. The e-certificate is released after the result, typically within a few weeks.
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