The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the CA Intermediate result for the September 2026 examination today, 22 October 2026. The Group I pass percentage is 23.14%, Group II is 18.92%, and 13.21% of candidates who appeared for both groups have passed. Students can check their scorecard now at caresults.icai.org using their roll number and registration number.
This is a much stronger result than the May 2026 attempt. Group I alone has jumped from 10.25% in May to 23.14% in September, so a far larger share of students will move forward this time.
Official ICAI Press Release
ICAI announced the result through its official press release, “Result of Chartered Accountants Intermediate Examination held in September – 2026”. The press release carries the group-wise pass percentage and the names of the top three all-India rank holders with their marks. Read the press release image below, and check your own scorecard only on the official portal, caresults.icai.org.
CA Intermediate Result September 2026: Pass Percentage
According to the ICAI press release, 1,00,301 candidates appeared for Group I and 23,210 of them passed. In Group II, 12,938 candidates passed out of 68,400 who appeared. Among the 38,339 candidates who sat for both groups together, 5,066 passed.
| Group | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 1,00,301 | 23,210 | 23.14% |
| Group II | 68,400 | 12,938 | 18.92% |
| Both Groups | 38,339 | 5,066 | 13.21% |
CA Intermediate Toppers September 2026
Two students share the All India First Rank in the September 2026 examination. Neel Rajesh Shah of Mumbai and Chandak Sakshi of Nashik have both scored 502 out of 600, which is 83.67%. Shruti V of Chennai has taken the second rank with 492 marks (82.00%), and Prem Agarwal of Surat stands third with 490 marks (81.67%).
| Rank | Name | City | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India 1st Rank | Neel Rajesh Shah | Mumbai | 502 | 83.67% |
| All India 1st Rank | Chandak Sakshi | Nashik | 502 | 83.67% |
| All India 2nd Rank | Shruti V | Chennai | 492 | 82.00% |
| All India 3rd Rank | Prem Agarwal | Surat | 490 | 81.67% |
September 2026 vs May 2026: A Big Jump
The comparison with the previous attempt shows how sharply the numbers have moved:
| Group | May 2026 | September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | 10.25% | 23.14% |
| Group II | 16.11% | 18.92% |
| Both Groups | 8.47% | 13.21% |
Group I has more than doubled its pass percentage in one attempt. Both Groups has climbed from 8.47% to 13.21%, which means thousands of additional students are now eligible to start their practical training and register for the CA Final course.
How to Check Your CA Intermediate Result
Follow these steps to download your scorecard:
- Visit the official ICAI result portal, caresults.icai.org.
- Click on the link for the Intermediate Examination result, September 2026.
- Enter your six-digit roll number and your registration number.
- Enter the captcha code shown on the screen and click Submit.
- Your scorecard will appear with paper-wise marks, total marks and your result status. Download the PDF and keep a printout for your records.
The portal gets very busy in the first few hours after declaration. If the page loads slowly, wait a few minutes and try again instead of refreshing repeatedly. The merit list for the September 2026 examination is also available through the same portal.
What To Do After the Result
Cleared both groups? Congratulations, you have completed the Intermediate level. You can now register for the CA Final course and begin your practical training (articleship), after completing the ICITSS requirements of orientation and information technology training where they still apply to you.
Cleared one group? Your passed group stays with you. Register for the next attempt of the remaining group and start preparation early, because the January 2027 examination is only about ten weeks away.
Not cleared this time? The next CA Intermediate examination will be held in January 2027, and ICAI will open registration for the January 2027 session on 3 November 2026 on the Self Service Portal (SSP). If you believe your marks do not match your performance, you can apply for verification of marks within one month of the result declaration through the ICAI e-services portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CA Intermediate result for September 2026 declared?
ICAI declared the result on 22 October 2026 for the Intermediate examination held in September 2026.
Where can I check my CA Intermediate result?
Only on the official ICAI result portal, caresults.icai.org. Enter your roll number, registration number and the captcha code to view and download your scorecard.
What is the pass percentage for CA Intermediate September 2026?
Group I is 23.14%, Group II is 18.92%, and Both Groups is 13.21%, as per the official ICAI press release.
What are the passing marks for CA Intermediate?
A candidate must score at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate of the group to pass.
Congratulations to every student who cleared the examination, and to the rank holders named in the ICAI press release. Share this update with your friends who appeared in September 2026 so they can check their scorecards quickly.
A Maheshwari is a Chartered Accountant writing on CA exams, tax, and finance careers in India.
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