The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the results for the CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations conducted in January 2026. This announcement comes as a significant development for students who have been eagerly awaiting their results.

Top Performers in CA Foundation

In the CA Foundation examination, Logapriya P P achieved the top rank with an impressive score of 366 marks out of 400, securing the All India Rank (AIR) 1. Following closely was Khushi Sikaria, who obtained 365 marks, earning her the second position. Additionally, three candidates shared the AIR 3 title, each scoring 361 marks.

Pass Rates and Gender Statistics

The overall pass percentage for the CA Foundation examination stood at 19.23%. A closer look at the gender-specific statistics revealed that the pass percentage among male candidates was 20.13%, while female candidates had a pass percentage of 18.26%. These figures indicate a slight disparity in performance between the genders.

Highlights from CA Intermediate Results

Turning to the CA Intermediate results, Kanhiya Lal emerged as the top scorer, achieving 508 marks out of 600. Fathima Sheza K followed with 504 marks, securing the second rank, while Vanya Bansal claimed the third position with 498 marks.

Intermediate Pass Percentages

The pass percentage for CA Intermediate candidates who cleared both groups was notably low at 9.39%. The breakdown of pass percentages for individual groups showed that Group 1 had a pass rate of 13.96%, while Group 2 fared slightly better with a 15.54% pass percentage.

Context of the Examination

The CA Foundation examination serves as the entry-level stage of the Chartered Accountancy course, which is a crucial step for aspiring chartered accountants in India. The results reflect the rigorous standards and challenges faced by candidates in this competitive field.

Reactions and Future Implications

As the results are released, reactions from students and educators are expected to emerge, highlighting the challenges and successes experienced throughout the examination process. The ICAI’s commitment to maintaining high standards in the accounting profession remains evident, as these results will influence future cohorts of students preparing for the CA examinations.

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