CA Foundation May 2026 Pass Percentage OUT: 20.9% Students Passed

The ICAI has released the CA Foundation pass percentage of May 2026 on 3rd July 2026. A total of 90217 students appeared for the exams, and 18124 students passed.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the pass percentage of the CA Foundation May 2026 shortly after the results at 10:38 AM. The pass percentage is the percentage of candidates who cleared the CA Foundation exam out of all the candidates who appeared for it.

The overall pass percentage of CA Foundation May 2026 is 20.09%. The institute has also published the CA Foundation May 2026 pass percentage for both male and female categories. The male pass rate in CA Foundation May 2026 is 20.88%, while the female pass rate is 19.24%, and the overall pass percentage is 20.09%.

To know more about the CA Foundation passing percentage, passing marks, merit lists, and other important information, read the complete article below.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage for May 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced the CA Foundation pass percentage for May 2026 along with the result. Check the table below to know about the detailed information on pass percentage.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage No. of Exam Centres
Male 46,798 9,769 20.88% 609
Female 43,419 8,355 19.24% 609
Total 90,217 18,124 20.09% 609

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Jan 2026

The ICAI has announced the CA Foundation pass percentage for the Jan 2026 attempt on 8th March 2026. Candidates can check the no of students pass and the passing percentage. Check the table below for more details.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Jan 2026
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 57238 11523 20.13%
Female 52456 9576 18.26%
Total 109694 21099 19.23%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage September 2025

The percentage of students passing the CA Foundation exam in September 2025 is updated here. It shows how many students passed the exam compared to the total number of students who appeared for the exam. CA Foundation pass percentage for the September 2025 session will be provided in the table below:

CA Foundation Pass Percentage September 2025
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 51120 8046 15.74%
Female 47707 6563 13.76%
Total 98827 14609 14.78%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2025

The CA Foundation passing percentage for May 2025 has been announced after the release of the CA Foundation results. The passing percentage is updated in the table below:

CA Foundation May Pass Percentage 2025
Gender No. of Candidates Appeared No. of Candidates Passed Pass Percentage
Male 43389 7056 16.26%
Female 39273 5418 13.80%
Total 82662 12474 15.09%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Jan 2025 

Following the release of the CA Foundation results, the passing percentage for January 2025 will be disclosed. The following table will be updated with the pass percentage:

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Jan 2025
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 58240 12661 21.74%
Female 52647 11200 21.27%
Total 110887 23861 21.52%

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CA Foundation Pass Percentage for Sept 2024 

The CA Foundation pass percentage for Sep 2024 is announced by ICAI. Candidates can check the CA Foundation Pass Percentage for the September 2024 session. The below table represents the data for the Sep 2024 pass percentage.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Sept 2024
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 37774 7732 20.47%
Female 32663 6126 18.76%
Total 70437 13858 19.67%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 2024 

Access the complete details of the CA Foundation June 2024 pass percentage in the table below. This table provides a concise overview of the pass percentage, including the overall and sectional pass rates.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Sept 2024
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 49580 7766 15.66%
Female 42320 5983 14.14%
Total 91900 13749 14.96%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Dec 2023

CA Foundation Dec 2023 pass percentage is the proportion of students who have passed to the overall number of test-takers. You may locate the news about the CA Foundation's December 2023 pass percentage in the following table.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Dec 2023
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 71966 21728 30.19%
Female 65187 19404 29.77%
Total 137153 41132 29.99%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 2023

Check the CA Foundation June 2023 exam pass percentage in the table below. This table provides a detailed breakdown of the pass percentage, offering insights into the exam's overall performance and sectional pass rates.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage 2023 For June Session Overview
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 55573 14448 5.99%
Female 47944 11412 23.80%
Total 103517 25860 24.98%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage December 2022

The December 2022 CA Foundation exam witnessed an increase in both male and female candidates with a better pass rate. For the specific figures on the pass rates, please see the table below.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage December 2022
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 68294 20195 29.57%
Female 57721 16669 28.88%
Total 126015 36864 29.25%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 2022

The candidates for the June 2022 CA foundation exam were less than in December 2022. Detailed pass percentage data for the CA Foundation June 2022 exam can be seen below in the table.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 2022
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 51111 13043 25.52%
Female 42618 10650 24.99%
Total 93729 23693 25.28%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage Dec 2021

The CA Foundation's December 2021 pass percentage was very good compared to previous years. The qualifying rate overall was over 30%, according to the figures below. The detailed CA Foundation pass percentage for December 2021 is provided in the below table.

CA Foundation Pass Percentage December 2021
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 60097 18151 30.20%
Female 50565 15359 30.37%
Total 110662 33510 30.28%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 2021

During the June 2021 CA Foundation exam, over 26% of the candidates passed. Surprisingly, the female candidates had a higher pass percentage compared to the male candidates. You can see a detailed breakdown of the pass percentages in the table below.

CA Foundation June 2021 Pass Percentage
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 38917 10150 26.08%
Female 33050 9008 27.26%
Total 71967 19158 26.62%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage January 2021 exams

In January 2021, 25% of candidates passed the CA Foundation exams despite fewer candidates writing the exams in contrast to earlier sessions. You can view more detailed statistics on the CA Foundation's January 2021 pass percentages in the table below.

CA Foundation Jan 2021 Pass Percentage
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 17126 4267 24.91%
Female 10150 2655 24.85%
Total 27276 6922 24.89%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage November 2020

Over 35% of candidates passed the CA foundation exam in November 2020. Here is a breakdown of the CA Foundation pass rates for the January 2021 exam.

CA Foundation Nov 2020 Pass Percentage
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 40276 14543 36.11%
Female 37738 12784 33.88%
Total 78014 27327 35.03%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 2019

In June 2019, the pass percentage in the CA foundation exam decreased compared to last year. Find below a comparative analysis of June 2019 CA Foundation pass percentages.

CA Foundation June 2019 Pass Percentage
Particulars No. of candidates appeared No. of candidates passed Pass Percentage
Male 17844 3296 18.47%
Female 13127 2457 18.72%
Total 30971 5753 18.58%

CA Foundation Pass Percentage 2026 

The below table indicates the passing marks required for each component of the CA Foundation exams. These marks play an important role in progressing to the CA Intermediate exam. Scoring more than 70% in the CA Foundation exams entitles you to a special honor known as "Pass with Distinction."

Passing Marks for CA Foundation 2026
Section Subject passing marks Overall passing percentage
Principles and Practice of Accounting 40 marks out of 100 marks 50% (200 marks out of 400 marks)
Business Laws and Business Correspondence and Reporting 40 marks out of 100 marks 50% (200 marks out of 400 marks)
Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics 40 marks out of 100 marks 50% (200 marks out of 400 marks)
Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge 40 marks out of 100 marks 50% (200 marks out of 400 marks)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the CA Foundation pass percentage for May 2026 reflects the rigorous standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Aspiring CAs can use this data to gauge their performance and strive for excellence in their future endeavors, ultimately shaping the accounting profession's future.

FAQs

What is the overall CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026?

The overall CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026 is 20.09%. Out of 90,217 candidates who appeared, 18,124 candidates qualified, making the May 2026 Foundation examination one of the more competitive recent attempts.

What was the pass percentage of male candidates in CA Foundation May 2026?

Male candidates performed slightly better in the May 2026 examination. Out of 46,798 male candidates, 9,769 qualified, resulting in an official pass percentage of 20.88%.

What was the pass percentage of female candidates in CA Foundation May 2026?

Among female candidates, 43,419 students appeared, and 8,355 qualified. The official female pass percentage stood at 19.24%, as released by ICAI along with the Foundation result.

How many students appeared and passed the CA Foundation May 2026 examination?

According to ICAI, 90,217 candidates appeared for the examination, while 18,124 candidates successfully passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 20.09%.

Which category recorded a better pass percentage in CA Foundation May 2026?

Male candidates recorded a slightly higher success rate of 20.88%, whereas female candidates achieved 19.24%. The difference was modest, indicating comparable performance across both categories.

Where can candidates check the CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026?

Students can check the official CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026, examination statistics, and results on caresults.icai.org, where ICAI has published all the latest result-related information.

Does ICAI release the pass percentage along with the CA Foundation result?

Yes, ICAI announces the official gender-wise and overall pass percentage on the same day as the CA Foundation result. Both are published together through the official result portal.

What does the CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026 indicate?

The official figures indicate that the CA Foundation examination continues to be highly competitive. A 20.09% overall pass rate highlights the importance of consistent preparation, conceptual clarity, and regular practice.

How can the CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026 help future aspirants?

The official pass percentage allows students to understand the level of competition, compare recent examination trends, and prepare a more effective study strategy for upcoming CA Foundation attempts.

Why should students analyze the CA Foundation Pass Percentage for May 2026?

Analyzing the pass percentage helps aspirants evaluate examination difficulty, understand overall candidate performance, and set realistic preparation goals while planning for future ICAI Foundation examinations.