The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the results of the CA Intermediate examination held in September 2026.
A total of 1,60,887 candidates were admitted for the examination, which was conducted at 583 centres in India and abroad.
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In Group I, 23,210 of 100,301 candidates passed, resulting in a pass rate of 23.14%.
For Group II, 12,938 candidates cleared the examination out of 68,400 who appeared. The pass percentage stood at 18.92%.
Among those appearing for both groups, 5,066 out of 38,339 candidates passed. The pass rate in this category was 13.21%.
Neel Rajesh Shah of Mumbai and Chandak Sakshi of Nashik jointly secured the all-India first rank. Both scored 502 marks, equivalent to 83.67%.
Shruti V of Chennai secured the second rank with 492 marks, or 82.00%.
Prem Agarwal of Surat ranked third after scoring 490 marks, representing 81.67%.
Commenting on the results, ICAI president Prasanna Kumar D said: “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all students who have successfully cleared the CA Intermediate examination. Your hard work and perseverance have brought you a step closer to your dreams; continue to sustain this spirit of dedication and excellence in every phase of life.
“I encourage you to use your knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to the society, the profession and the nation’s growth. I wish you all the very best for the next phase of your journey.”
Last month, reports emerged that the ICAI is preparing to introduce a certification course for independent directors.
The proposed programme has already been approved by the ICAI Council and is likely to be launched by the end of October 2026. The course is being designed to help independent directors better understand their statutory responsibilities.
