What is the passing marks in CA Final?

The passing marks for CA Final is minimum of 40 per cent aggregate in each individual subject and 50 per cent aggregate of all the subjects at one sitting in either both the groups or a single group. Candidates who do not score the minimum percentage, have to take the exam again in the next cycle. Students can make as many attempts as they can because, to complete the Chartered Accountancy course, one needs to clear all the course levels with passing marks. The CA course is of a very high difficulty level and even the toppers manage to score not more than 70-75 per cent. A large number of students cannot clear a course level in one go. The pass percentage hovers around 25 to 30 percent.

Are ICAI CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final results announced on the same day?

The CA Intermediate and Final exam results are announced on the same day and CA Foundation result is announced on a separate date. The CA Foundation exam results are announced a few days after the announcement of CA Intermediate and CA Final results for a particular session. For example, the CA Inter and CA Final results of May 2023 were released in July and CA Foundation result of the same session was announced in August 2023. The CA result announcement date for each course is announced by the ICAI beforehand. The announcement is made on the website and social media platforms so that students know the when to download their scorecards.

How many attempts are required to qualify CA Final?

Usually, an individual takes about 3 to 5 attempts to clear the CA Final exam. The course level is too difficult to crack in the first attempt. The overall CA Final pass percentage of any session is usually between 20-25 percent only. It is mainly due to the fact that one needs to clear both groups of the CA Final course. The vastness of CA Final syllabus makes it difficult to crack it in the first attempt.

How tough is it to clear CA Final in first attempt?

CA Final is a very high difficulty level exam and it is very, very tough to clear in the first attempt. The pass percentage of CA Final is usually 25-30 percent in every session so one can understand how difficult is it to actually clear the CA Final papers in first attempt. Any student usually needs 2-3 attempts to clear the CA Final exam.

Will I receive my ICAI CA result by post?

The CA result, scorecard or merit list can be accessed online only. Apart from direct download via login, there is a provision to obtain CA result via email. The provision of obtaining results via email was introduced in 2022. To get result via email, candidates have to submit a request on the ICAI website as per the schedule announced by the exam authorities. These processes have been put in place for the convenience of candidates as a soft copy of the scorecard is saved in the student dashboard and they can download it as soon as it is announced or whenever they need. Online announcement of result is quick and safe.

Is there provision of rechecking or reevaluation in CA course exams?

Yes, the candidates can apply for scorecard verification after the result announcement. The facility is available for all three course levels. The window for rechecking of a particular CA course opens a day after announcement of the result. Candidates can apply for scorecard verification within a month of result announcement along with a demand draft of INR 200 in favour of the Secretary, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, payable at New Delhi. The fee is non-refundable and the result of rechecking will be final. Students can’t apply for rechecking more than once.

What was the Pass Percentage of CA Final Exam May 2024?

The overall pass percentage of CA Final is usually low and the result of May 2024 exam was no different. The overall pass percentage in both course groups was 19.88%. The pass percentage of CA Final May 2024 for Group 1, Group 2 and Group 1 & 2 both are given below: CA Final Group No. of candidates appeared Number of candidates passed CA Final Pass percentage Group I 74,887 20,479 27.35% Group II 58,891 21,408 36.35% Both Groups 35,819 7,122 19.88%

What was the CA Final Pass Percentage November 2023?

The pass percentage of CA Final November 2023 for Group 1, Group 2 and Group 1 & 2 both are given below: Group Number of candidates Number of qualified candidates Pass percentage Group 1 65,294 6,176 9.46 % Group 2 62,679 13,540 21.6 % Both Groups 32,907 3,099 9.42 %

What was the Pass Percentage of CA Final May 2023?

The CA Final pass percentage in May 2023 exam is 11.91 for Group I and 31.43 for Group 2. The pass percentage of candidates who cleared both groups is 8.33. CA Final Group No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass percentage Group I 100781 19103 18.95 Group II 81956 19208 23.44 Group I and II 39159 4014 10.24

Who was the CA Final Topper of May 2024?

As per the announcement made by the ICAI, Shivam Mishra from Delhi was the topper of CA Final May 2024 exam. Check here top three rank holders of CA Final result May 2024. CA Final AIR CA Final Topper Name (May 2024) Marks out of 600 1 Shivam Mishra, New Delhi 500 (83.33%) 2 Varsha Arora, Delhi 480 (80%) 3 Kiran Rajendra Singh, Mumbai 477 (79.50%) 3 Ghilman Saleem, Navi Mumbai 477 (79.50%)

Who was the topper of CA Final November 2023 exam?

Check the below table for CA Final toppers of November 2023 exam: CA Final AIR CA Final Topper Name (November 2023) CA Final Scores and Percentage AIR 1 Madhur Jain 619/800 (77.38%) AIR 2 Sanskruti Atul Parolia 599/800 (74.88%) AIR 3 Tikendra Kumar Singhal 590/800 (73.75%) AIR 3 Rishi Malhotra 590/800 (73.75%)

Is there any difference in the difficulty level of sessions of CA Final exam?

No, there is no difference in the difficulty level of the sessions of CA Final exam. The CA Final question papers are set on the basis of the course syllabus, and given that the chapters are too vast, the exam papers are tough, irrespective of the exam session.

How many times is CA Final exam conducted in a year?

CA Final exam had been conducted twice in a year. From 2025 onwards the CA Final exam will be held in September as well. Thus, going forward, there will be three CA Final sessions in a year - January, May and September. Eligibility criteria for the session depends on candidate's current stage in the CA course. Candidates can repeat the papers in the next session only if he/she meets the criteria. Registration for CA Final May exams start in March and for CA Final September exams, it starts in August. The window to register for CA Final January exam will open in November.

What if I don't clear the CA Final course? Can I reappear for the exam?

If a candidate is unable to clear the CA Final course exam in the first attempt, they can reappear. The initial registration for Final Course is valid for five years, which means each candidate gets 10 attempts. After five years, they can register again for the next five years. The certificate to practice Chartered Accountancy as a profession is given to any student by the ICAI only after they clear the final level. Irrespective of the number of attempts they have made to clear it. Until they clear the CA Final level and get the certificate, they cannot practice as a professional.

What after completing CA Final course?

After completing CA Final course, students can start independent practice or join an auditing firm as chartered accountant or analyst. If they join an auditing firm or a company, then they can seek full-time employment. Top job options for certified CAs are Finance Manager, Tax Manager, Certified Public Accountant, Teacher, Civil or Government Service, to name a few. They can also go for other professional courses such as MBA/PGDM to make a career in corporate finance. If one wishes to start independent practice, they need to set up a firm as a sole-proprietorship or in partnership. Also Read: CA career scope and job profiles

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CA Final September 2025 exam result will be declared most likely in November. The ICAI will announce CA Final Sept 2025 result date soon. Those who shall clear both Group 1 and Group 2 of CA Final, will be certified as Chartered Accountant by the ICAI.