CA Foundation May 2026 Results: Complete Analysis, Pass Percentage & Top Rankers
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the CA Foundation Examination results for the attempt conducted in May 2026. This detailed note compiles and explains the key highlights of the press release, including overall performance, gender-wise statistics, examination centres, and All India top rankers, in an easy-to-read format for students, professionals, and academicians.
Overview of CA Foundation May 2026 Examination
The CA Foundation is the entry-level gateway to the Chartered Accountancy profession in India. The May 2026 session witnessed a large number of candidates registering and appearing from multiple locations across the country and abroad.
- Total candidates admitted for the examination: 1,06,144
- Total candidates who actually appeared: 90,217
- Total candidates who passed: 18,124
- Overall pass percentage: 20.09%
- Number of examination centres: 609 (in India and overseas)
This data reflects the competitive nature of the CA Foundation Examination, where only a portion of admitted candidates appeared, and among those who appeared, nearly one-fifth qualified.
Note: The CA Foundation result is often considered a crucial milestone, marking the formal beginning of the professional journey of a prospective Chartered Accountant.
Overall Performance & Pass Percentage
The performance in the May 2026 attempt reveals a pass percentage of 20.09%, indicating that out of every 100 candidates who appeared, a little over 20 were successful.
Key overall figures:
- Appeared: 90,217 candidates
- Passed: 18,124 candidates
- Pass percentage: 20.09%
This percentage is consistent with the traditionally rigorous standards of the CA Foundation Examination, underscoring the need for structured preparation, conceptual understanding, and disciplined study habits for future examinees.
Gender-Wise Analysis of CA Foundation Result
ICAI has also shared a gender-wise breakup of the results, which provides a clearer insight into the performance of male and female candidates.
Male Candidates
- Number of male candidates appeared: 46,798
- Number of male candidates passed: 9,769
- Pass percentage (Male): 20.88%
The pass rate for male candidates stands slightly above the overall average, indicating that around 21 out of every 100 male candidates who appeared were able to clear the examination.
Female Candidates
- Number of female candidates appeared: 43,419
- Number of female candidates passed: 8,355
- Pass percentage (Female): 19.24%
The pass percentage among female candidates is marginally lower than that of male candidates and the combined overall pass percentage, but the difference is not substantial.