ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially declared the CA Intermediate May 2026 Examination Results, bringing an end to the wait for thousands of Chartered Accountancy aspirants across the country. The results and toppers list were released on June 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM at caresults.icai.org. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download their individual scorecards using their login credentials on the official ICAI result portal.
About the CA Intermediate Examination
The CA Intermediate examination is the second stage of the Chartered Accountancy programme conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India — the world’s second-largest accounting body. The CA Intermediate course consists of two groups: Group I covers Accounting, Corporate and Other Laws, Taxation, and Advanced Accounting. Group II covers Auditing and Ethics, Financial Management and Strategic Management, and Enterprise Information Systems. Candidates can appear for both groups together or one group at a time.
The May 2026 session was conducted across examination centres nationwide from May 5 to May 15, 2026. A total of 1,53,862 candidates appeared for the May 2026 exams held across 611 centres in India and abroad.
ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 — Topper List
The ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 has produced exceptional achievers at the national level, with candidates from Maharashtra and Kerala dominating the top ranks.
Shardul Shekhar Vichare from Dombivli secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 with 531 marks out of 600, translating to an outstanding 88.50%, emerging as the top performer in the CA Intermediate May 2026 examination. Abhinav Satheesh from Kochi secured AIR 2 with 530 marks (88.33%), while Teerth Jain from Mumbai achieved AIR 3 with 519 marks (86.50%).
As per the CA Intermediate May 2026 AIR 1 marksheet, Shardul Shekhar Vichare scored a perfect 100 out of 100 marks in the Cost and Management Accounting subject of the CA Intermediate exam. His extraordinary achievement — scoring the highest marks at the national level by a margin of just one mark over the second-place candidate — stands as a remarkable feat in one of India’s most competitive professional examinations.
Pass Percentage for CA Intermediate May 2026
The ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 has reflected the highly competitive and rigorous nature of the Chartered Accountancy qualification pathway. The overall pass percentage for both groups stands at 8.47%. Group I pass percentage stands at 10.25%, and Group II pass percentage stands at 16.11%.
Out of 33,304 candidates who appeared for both groups, only 2,820 successfully cleared the examination. These figures underscore the exceptional level of preparation and discipline required to clear all subjects in a single sitting, making the ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 a true testament to the difficulty and prestige of the qualification.
How to Download ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 Scorecard
Candidates can follow these simple steps to access and download their ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 scorecard from the official portal:
- Visit the official ICAI result website at caresults.icai.org.
- Click on the link labelled “CA Intermediate May 2026 Result”
- Enter your Roll Number and Registration Number in the required fields
- Click the ‘Submit’ button
- Your ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download the scorecard PDF and take a printout for future reference
Alongside the CA result, ICAI also released the CA Intermediate merit list 2026, which includes the names of the top 50 candidates or rank holders. Candidates can also check subject-wise marks, overall marks, passing status, and total score on their individual scorecards.
Qualifying Marks for CA Intermediate May 2026
To qualify for the CA Intermediate exam, candidates need to obtain 40% in each subject and 50% aggregate marks in each group. Candidates who have not been able to clear all subjects in the May 2026 session are encouraged to review their subject-wise performance carefully, identify weaker areas, and strategically prepare for the next available examination session.
What Comes Next After the CA Intermediate Result 2026?
The CA Intermediate September 2026 registration window will open on July 06, 2026, at the SSP portal. Candidates who did not qualify in the May 2026 session can register for the upcoming session through the official ICAI portal.
Candidates who successfully clear the CA Intermediate examination become eligible to progress further in the CA journey and pursue the next stages of professional training and certification. This includes mandatory Articleship training under a practising Chartered Accountant and subsequent registration for the CA Final examination — the last and most advanced stage of the prestigious Chartered Accountancy programme.
The declaration of the ICAI CA Intermediate Result 2026 is a watershed moment for India’s future accounting professionals. Shardul Shekhar Vichare’s AIR 1 achievement from Dombivali, with an exceptional score of 531 out of 600, serves as a powerful inspiration for every CA aspirant across the country. Whether you have cleared this milestone or need another attempt, visit caresults.icai.org now to download your scorecard, assess your performance, and chart your next steps on the path to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
