
Sun Mar 08 06:37:16 UTC 2026: ### ICAI Announces CA Intermediate January 2026 Results; Toppers and Pass Percentages Revealed
The Story:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the results for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Intermediate examination held in January 2026. Candidates can access their scorecards on the official ICAI websites. Along with the results, ICAI has also announced the names of the top performers, with Kanhiya Lal from Ellenabad securing the first rank with 84.67%. The examination, a crucial step in the Chartered Accountancy program, was conducted across various centers in India and overseas.
The results cover three categories: Group I, Group II, and both groups combined. Group II had the highest pass percentage at 15.54%, while candidates appearing for both groups had the lowest pass rate at 9.39%. This year’s results continue to highlight the competitive nature of the CA Intermediate examination.
Key Points:
- The ICAI declared the CA Intermediate January 2026 results.
- Kanhiya Lal secured the top rank with 84.67%.
- Group II had the highest pass percentage at 15.54%.
- Group I saw a pass rate of 13.96%.
- Candidates appearing for both groups had a pass rate of 9.39%.
- Candidates who clear both groups become eligible for the mandatory three-year articleship.
- The exams for Group I were held on January 6, 8, and 10, 2026, and Group II on January 15, 17, and 19, 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- The CA Intermediate examination remains highly competitive, with pass percentages varying across groups.
- The articleship program, a crucial component of the CA curriculum, awaits successful candidates.
- The ICAI continues to conduct examinations both in India and overseas.
- Female candidates are securing top ranks as seen with Fathima Shehza K securing the second rank.
- The pass percentage in Group II is the highest suggesting that students may be better prepared for the subjects in this group.