The CA Foundation Result May 2026 was officially declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on July 3 at 11:00 AM, covering candidates who appeared for the examination held across four dates — May 14, 16, 18, and 20, 2026. Results are now live on the official portals, caresults.icai.org and icai.nic.in, allowing thousands of aspiring Chartered Accountants to check their subject-wise performance and qualifying status.
How to Check Your Result
To access the CA Foundation Result May 2026, candidates need to follow these steps:
- Visit caresults.icai.org or icai.nic.in
- Click on the “CA Foundation Result (May 2026)” link under the results section
- Enter your 6-digit roll number along with your registration number or PIN
- Fill in the captcha code and click submit
- Download the scorecard as a PDF or take a printout for future reference
The scorecard displays the candidate’s name, roll number, subject-wise marks, total marks obtained, and qualifying status, and candidates can also opt for SMS-based result alerts using their registered mobile number.
Qualifying Marks and Passing Criteria
Under ICAI’s current scheme, the CA Foundation Result May 2026 is based on four papers of 100 marks each. To qualify, a candidate must meet both of the following conditions:
- Score a minimum of 40% in each individual paper
- Secure an overall aggregate of at least 50% across all four papers combined
Candidates scoring 70% or above overall are declared to have “Passed with Distinction.” It’s worth noting that Papers 3 and 4 carry objective-type questions with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer, while Papers 1 and 2 remain subjective. For reference, the previous January 2026 attempt recorded a notably low pass percentage of 19.23%, underlining how competitive this entry-level CA exam remains.
What Happens Next
Candidates unsatisfied with their marks can apply for verification within 30 days of the result, at a fee of ₹100 per paper — though ICAI has clarified that scores themselves won’t be revised through this route; only genuine errors are corrected. Those who clear this attempt become eligible to register for the CA Intermediate course, while candidates who don’t qualify can appear for the next session, scheduled for September 2 to 9, 2026, with registration opening on July 6.
