ICAI has declared the CA Foundation September 2026 results, with Kansika and Mahek Gupta jointly securing AIR 1 with 90.25%. The overall pass percentage stood at 18.93%, with 19,736 candidates qualifying out of 1,04,240 candidates.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the results and merit list for the CA Foundation September 2026 examination, announcing the top-performing candidates and overall examination statistics.
Kansika from Hisar and Mahek Gupta from Hyderabad jointly achieved All India Rank 1, securing 361 marks out of 400, with an aggregate percentage of 90.25%.
The second position was jointly secured by Sparsh Khandelwal from Ajmer and J Jayanth from Chennai. Both candidates obtained 359 marks, equivalent to 89.75%. Vaibhavi Singhal from Gwalior secured the third position with 358 marks and 89.50%.
ICAI CA Foundation September 2026 Topper List
| Rank | Candidate Name | City | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Kansika | Hisar | 361 | 90.25% |
| AIR 1 | Mahek Gupta | Hyderabad | 361 | 90.25% |
| AIR 2 | Sparsh Khandelwal | Ajmer | 359 | 89.75% |
| AIR 2 | J Jayanth | Chennai | 359 | 89.75% |
| AIR 3 | Vaibhavi Singhal | Gwalior | 358 | 89.50% |
CA Foundation September 2026: Overall Pass Percentage
According to the examination statistics published by ICAI, 1,04,240 candidates appeared for the September 2026 CA Foundation examination, of whom 19,736 candidates successfully qualified. The resulting overall pass percentage was 18.93%.
Gender-wise CA Foundation Result Statistics
| Gender | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 53,398 | 10,931 | 20.47% |
| Female | 50,842 | 8,805 | 17.32% |
| Total | 1,04,240 | 19,736 | 18.93% |
The gender-wise statistics indicate a pass percentage of 20.47% among male candidates and 17.32% among female candidates.
Examination Centres
The CA Foundation September 2026 examination was conducted across 580 examination centres.
The result statistics and topper details provide an overview of candidate performance in the September 2026 examination session.
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Source: CA Sansaar