The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially declared the CA Final May 2026 Result on 18 June 2026. Candidates who appeared in the examination can now check their results online through the official result portal.
This announcement has brought excitement, celebrations, and analysis across the CA student community as candidates evaluate pass percentages, topper scores, and overall exam trends.
How to Check CA Final May 2026 Result
Candidates can check their results by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official ICAI result website.
- Enter your Registration Number.
- Enter your Roll Number.
- Submit the details to view and download your scorecard.
Candidates are advised to keep their credentials ready for quick access.
CA Final May 2026 Pass Percentage
The pass percentage for the CA Final May 2026 examination reflects the performance across both groups.
|
Candidates Appeared For |
No. of Candidates Appeared |
No. of Candidates Passed |
Pass Percentage |
|
Group I Only |
54,606 |
6,555 |
12.00% |
|
Group II Only |
42,573 |
8,725 |
20.49% |
|
Both Groups (Passed One or Both Groups) |
23,776 |
3,345 |
14.07% |
Key Highlights:
- Group II recorded the highest pass percentage at 20.49%.
- Group I remained comparatively difficult with a 12% pass rate.
- Students appearing in both groups achieved an overall success rate of 14.07%.
CA Final May 2026 Toppers List
The CA Final May 2026 examination saw exceptional performances from students across India.
|
Rank |
Name |
City |
Roll Number |
Marks |
Percentage |
|
AIR 1 |
Noor Singla |
Patiala |
165939 |
499 |
83.17% |
|
AIR 2 |
Ritij Saraf |
Howrah |
149952 |
475 |
79.17% |
|
AIR 3 |
Sohan Anil Manjrekar |
Dombivli (E) |
178182 |
473 |
78.83% |
Topper Performance Analysis
- Noor Singla secured AIR 1 with an outstanding 499 marks (83.17%).
- Ritij Saraf achieved AIR 2 with 475 marks.
- Sohan Anil Manjrekar secured AIR 3 with 473 marks.
These scores highlight the level of consistency and preparation required to achieve top ranks in CA Final.
Comparison: CA Final May 2026 vs January 2026 Pass Percentage
|
Candidates Appeared For |
Jan 2026 Pass % |
May 2026 Pass % |
|
Group I |
21.03% |
12.00% |
|
Group II |
9.76% |
20.49% |
|
Both Groups |
10.97% |
14.07% |
What Changed?
The January 2026 session showed stronger results in Group I, while May 2026 saw better outcomes in Group II.
Understanding January 2026 Trends
|
What it looked like |
What it actually meant |
|
Group I at 21.03% |
Higher pass percentage influenced by exemption holders |
|
Group II at 9.76% |
DT + IDT papers were considered tougher |
|
Both Groups at 10.97% |
Roughly 1 in 9 students cleared overall |
Compared to January, May 2026 delivered a more balanced overall performance across both groups.
What Should Students Do After Result?
If You Cleared:
- Complete membership and next professional formalities.
- Update your resume and professional profiles.
- Explore opportunities in audit, finance, taxation, consulting, and industry roles.
If You Couldn’t Clear:
- Analyze subject-wise performance.
- Identify gaps in preparation strategy.
- Build a structured study plan for the next attempt.
Remember—CA is a long-term journey, and every attempt adds experience.
Final Thoughts
The CA Final May 2026 Result reflects both the competitiveness and opportunities within the CA journey. Congratulations to all successful candidates and especially to the toppers for setting inspiring benchmarks.
For students preparing for upcoming attempts, use these results as motivation and refine your preparation strategy for better outcomes.
