Is CA Inter exam easy or tough?

Yes, ICAI CA Intermediate exam is tough. There are total 6 papers, divided into 2 groups, in CA Inter exam. The syllabus includes topics related to Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Law, etc., which are tough to crack. The pass percentage of CA Intermediate exams is very low - 10%.

What details are included in CA Intermediate Result?

Candidates have to check below details in their CA Intermediate result: Course/exam name Examination session/year Roll number of the candidate Course group name Paper and their scores Result status - pass/fail Grand total marks

How many times does ICAI conduct CA exam in a year?

ICAI conducts CA exams three times a year. These are May, September and January. To appear for the exam, candidates have to register and apply before deadline. The registration schedule is released by ICAI on its official website - icai.org.

What are the minimum marks required to qualify CA Intermediate exam?

Minimum score requirement to pass CA Intermediate is 40% per paper and 50% overall. If a candidate scores 60% or more in one subject and fails another subject, he/she can apply for exemption, if all requirements are met.

Where can I check my CA result?

Candidates can check their results of CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final exams on the official websites of ICAI - icai.nic.in. To check the result cum scorecard, candidates have to log in to their ICAI account. They can do so by using the login ID and password created at the time of exam form filling. Candidates can also check the merit list of any course through the same process.

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.

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 it easy to crack CA Intermediate exam in first attempt?

As per previous years' trends, the pass percentage of CA Inter exam is between 20 to 30 percent. This means that it is not easy to crack CA Inter exam in first attempt. Additionally, the syllabus for ICAI CA Intermediate exam is complex and requires deep understanding of the topics. But, if a candidate has strong determination, discipline, and a proper preparation plan, he/she can crack the exam with consistent practice.

Can I crack CA Inter exam without coaching?

It is not easy, yet not impossible to crack CA Intermediate exam without coaching. If a student is determined, disciplined and fully dedicated towards CA Inter exam preparation, she/she can crack it with self-study.

What was the CA Intermediate pass percentage of May 2023 session?

The CA Intermediate pass percentage in May 2023 exam is 18.95 for Group I and 23.44 for Group 2. The pass percentage of candidates who cleared both groups is10.24. 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

What is the CA Inter passing percentage of September 2024?

Check here CA Inter passing percentage of September 2024 exam: Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass percentage CA Inter Group 1 69,227 10, 505 15.17% CA Inter Group 2 50, 760 8,117 15.99% CA Inter Both Groups 23,482 1,330 5.66 %

What was the CA Inter pass percentage May 2024?

The pass percentage of CA Inter May 2024 for Group 1, Group 2 and Group 1 & 2 both are given below: CA Inter Group No. of candidates appeared Number of candidates passed CA inter Pass percentage Group I 1,17,764 31,978 27.15% Group II 71,145 13,008 36.35% Both Groups 59,956 11,041 19.88%

What is the difficulty level of ICAI CA Intermediate exams?

The difficulty level of CA Intermediate exams is high. It is considered to be one of the toughest exams to crack due to the vast syllabus and multiple subjects. The pass percentage of CA Intermediate exam is low and candidates have to make multiple attempts to clear it. CA is a course, one can complete without coaching and guidance. Even though study material, test practices and other support is provided by the ICAI, it is not really possible to study by self. The topics and chapters are vast. They require guidance and practice as well as discipline and productive study hours.

What is question paper observation in CA exams?

Question paper observation is a process through which candidates can raise query with the ICAI examination authorities regarding the question paper for the exam they have appeared for. The process usually starts from the next day of the examination and candidates have to submit their observation via email. No fee is charged for the same. Dates of submission of question paper submission vary for CA Foundation, CA Inter and CA Final exams.

Who was the topper of CA Inter September 2024 exam?

CA toppers (AIR 1,2,3) for September 2024 exam were: AIR Topper Name Percentage 1 Parami Umesh Parekh 80.67% 2 Tanya Gupta 76.50% 3 Vidhi Jain 73.50%

Who was the topper of CA Intermediate May 2024 exam?

As per the announcement made by the ICAI, the topper of CA Intermediate May 2024 exam was Kushagra Roy from Bhiwadi. Check here the names of AIR 1, 2 and 3 of CA Inter May 2024 exam: AIR CA Intermediate Topper Name Marks 1 Kushagra Roy, Bhiwadi 538 (89.67%) 2 Yug Sachin Kariya, Akola 526 (87.67%) 2 Yagya Lalit Chandak, Bhayandar 526 (87.67%) 3 Manit Singh Bhatia, New Delhi 519 (86.50%) 3 Hiresh Kashmirmka, Mumbai 519 (86.50%)

CA Intermediate Result May 2026 (OUT): Download Scorecard & Rank List, Check Toppers' List

CA inter Sep 2026 exam

1 Sep '26 - 12 Sep '26

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 10:30 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released CA Inter result May 2026 at caresults.icai.org/caresult/. Candidates can now access the direct link to download their CA Inter result cum scorecard through login. ICAI also releases toppers' names and merit list along with the results for every session. CA marks verification process starts a day after the release of result (tentatively). CA Intermediate May 2026 ended on May 15. Read here all about CA Intermediate result and get toppers list.

LATEST: ICAI CA Intermediate Result May 2026 OUT at caresults.icai.org

Table of contents

How to Check ICAI CA Intermediate Results 2026?
ICAI CA Intermediate Exam Dates 2026
CA Intermediate Toppers May 2026
CA Inter Pass Percentage May 2026
CA Inter Marks Verification Process
FAQs on CA Intermediate Result 2026

How to Check ICAI CA Intermediate Results 2026?

Candidates can check their CA Intermediate exam results 2026 from the official website of ICAI only. Check below, process of downloading the CA Inter 2026 scorecard:

Go to the ICAI website caresults.icai.org/caresult/
Click on the link indicating CA Intermediate
Enter your ICAI roll number and registration number
Enter CAPTCHA code as displayed
Click on 'submit' and check your CA result for May 2026

Direct Link to Download CA Inter Result

The direct link to check result for CA exam is shared on below website:

caresults.icai.org/caresult/

ICAI CA Exam Result Through SMS

To receive ICAI CA Intermediate result through SMS candidates can use the following details:

CA Course	ICAI CA results via SMS
For Intermediate Examination (Old Syllabus)	CAIPCOLD (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575
For Intermediate Examination (New Syllabus)	CAIPCNEW (space) Roll Number and send SMS to 57575

Details mentioned on CA Intermediate Scorecard

Details that will be mentioned on CA Intermediate result cum scorecard 2026 are listed below:

Course/exam name
Examination session/year
Roll number of the candidate
Course group name
Paper and their scores
Result status - pass/fail
Grand total marks

In case of any error in infornation related to candidate's identity and course, students must reach out to ICAI helpdesk. They cannot request for change in scores at the helpdesk. For that they will have to fill marks verification form.

Also Read:

CA Intermediate Syllabus 2026

CA Intermediate Pattern 2026

ICAI CA Intermediate Exam Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CA Intermediate 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Jun ' 26	CA inter May 2026 Result

CA Intermediate Toppers May 2026

ICAI has announced CA Inter May 2026 toppers' list. Candidates can check their names, rank, marks and percentage here.

AIR	CA Intermediate Topper Name	Marks and Percentage
1	Shardul Shekhar Vichare	531/600 and 88.50%
2	Abhinav Satheesh	530/600 and 88.33%
3	Teerth Jain	519/600 and 86.50%

CA Intermediate January 2026 Toppers

Check the toppers list of CA Inter Jan 2026 exam here:

AIR	CA Intermediate Topper Name	Marks and Percentage
1	Kanhiya Lal	508/600 and 84.67%
2	Fathima Shehza K	504/600 and 84%
3	Vanya Bansal	498/600 and 83%

CA Intermediate September 2025 Toppers

Top 2 ranks have been bagged by women in CA Inter September 2025 exam. Check below:

AIR	CA Final Topper Name	Marks and Percentage
1	Neha Khanwani	505/600 and 84.17%
2	Kriti Sharma	503/600 and 83.83%
3	Akshat Birendra Nautiyal	500/600 and 83.33%

CA Intermediate Toppers May 2025

Check the table below for CA Inter toppers for May 2025 exams:

IR	CA Inter Topper Name	Marks and Percentage
1	Disha Ashish Gokhru	513/600 and 85.50%
2	Devidan Yash Sandip	503/600 and 83.83%
3	Yamish Jain	502/600 and 83.67%
3	Nilesh Dangi	502/600 and 83.67%

CA Intermediate Toppers January 2025

Given below are the names and scores of CA Intermediate toppers of Januaruy 2025 exam:

AIR	CA Inter Topper Name	Marks and Percentage
1	Deepanshi Agrawal	521 out of 600
2	Thota Somnath Seshadri Naidu	516 out of 600
3	Sarthak Aggrawal	515 out of 600

Also Read:

CA Inter Pass Percentage May 2026

Candidates can check CA Inter pass percentage for May 2026 here:

CA Intermediate Group	Candidates appeared	Candidates passed	Pass percentage
Group 1	91237	9350	10.25%
Group 2	64381	10372	16.11%
Both Groups	33304	2820	8.47%

CA Intermediate Pass Percentage: January 2026

Find CA Inter Pass Percentage for January 2026 exam here:

CA Intermediate Group	Candidates appeared	Candidates passed	Pass percentage
Group 1	105526	14733	13.96%
Group 2	69477	10798	15.54%
Both Groups	41798	3924	9.39%

CA Intermediate Pass Percentage: September 2025

CA Intermediate pass percentage of September 2025 exam is very low at 10 %. Check details below:

CA Inter Group	Candidates appeared	Candidates passed	Pass percentage
Group 1	93074	8780	9.43
Group 2	69768	18938	27.14
Both Groups	36398	3663	10.06

CA Pass Percentage: Inter May 2025

Check the table below for CA Inter pass percentage May 2025:

Group	Candidates appeared	Candidates passed	Pass percentage
Group 1	97034	14232	14.17%
Group 2	72069	15502	21.51%
Both Groups	38029	5028	13.22%

CA Pass Percentage: Intermediate January 2025

Given below is the CA Pass Percentage Intermediate January 2025 for Group I, Group II and both Groups:

Exam Group	Pass Percentage
Group I	14.17 %
Group II	22.16 %
Both Groups	14.05 %

Also read: CA Intermediate toppers: Names, Scores, Merit List

CA Inter Marks Verification Process

The process to apply for CA Intermediate marks verification is online for all sessions. CA students who wish to get their answer copies reevaluated, can follow the below given process.