CA Foundation Pass Percentage Sep 2026 (Out): Overall, Gender-wise Statistics & Previous Year Trends
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the CA Foundation September 2026 result on 6 November 2026. The overall pass percentage for the September 2026 examination stands at 18.93%. Check the latest pass percentage, gender-wise statistics, candidate performance and previous year pass percentage trends.
Tabassum Mustafa6 Nov, 2026
CA Foundation Pass Percentage 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the CA Foundation September 2026 result. In this session, 1,04,240 candidates appeared for the examination, out of which 19,736 candidates qualified, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 18.93%.
Among the candidates who appeared, 53,398 were male and 50,842 were female. The pass percentage stood at 20.47% for male candidates and 17.32% for female candidates. These statistics provide an overview of the September 2026 examination results.
CA Foundation Pass Percentage September 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation September 2026 Pass Percentage along with the examination result. The official statistics, including the number of candidates who appeared, qualified, and the overall pass percentage, are given below.
| 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% |
CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation May 2026 Pass Percentage along with the examination result. The official statistics, including the number of candidates who appeared, qualified, and the overall pass percentage, are given below.
| CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
| Male | 46,798 | 9,769 | 20.88% |
| Female | 43,419 | 8,355 | 19.24% |
| Overall | 90,217 | 18,124 | 20.09% |
CA Foundation Pass Percentage January 2026
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Foundation 2026 pass percentage along with the result on 8 March 2026. Here is the CA Foundation Pass Percentage January 2026 given below:
| CA Foundation Pass Percentage January 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
| Overall | 1,09,694 | 21,099 | 19.23% |
| Male Candidates | 57,238 | 11,523 | 20.13% |
| Female Candidates | 52,456 | 9,576 | 18.26% |
CA Foundation Previous Year Pass Percentage
The CA Foundation Pass Percentage has varied across examination sessions depending on the overall difficulty level and candidate performance. Reviewing previous years' pass percentages helps aspirants understand exam trends and the competitiveness of the CA Foundation examination. The tables below provide official pass percentage statistics for recent sessions.CA Foundation Pass Percentage September 2025
The percentage of students who passed the CA Foundation exam in September 2025 is updated here. It shows how many students passed compared to the total number of students who took the exam. The 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 CA Foundation results are released. The pass percentage has been 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
Check the table below for the pass percentage of Jan 2025 session:
| 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 |
CA Foundation Pass Percentage Sept 2024
Candidates can review the table below to better understand the exam trends and difficulty level.| 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
You can find all the details about the CA Foundation June 2024 pass percentage in the table below.| CA Foundation Pass Percentage June 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
The CA Foundation Dec 2023 pass percentage signifies the ratio of students who successfully passed to the total number of exam takers. You can find the updates on the CA Foundation December 2023 pass percentage in the table below:| 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 out the pass percentage for the CA Foundation exam in June 2023 in the table provided below.
| CA Foundation Pass Percentage 2023 For June Session Overview | |||
| Particulars | No. of candidates appeared | No. of candidates passed | Pass percentage |
| Male | 55573 | 14448 | 25.99% |
| Female | 47944 | 11412 | 23.80% |
| Total | 103517 | 25860 | 24.98% |
CA Foundation Pass Percentage December 2022
The CA Foundation exam in December 2022 saw a surge in both male and female candidates, with a higher pass rate. For specific data on the pass rates, refer to 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 number of candidates for the CA foundation exam in June 2022 was lower than in December 2022. You can find detailed pass percentage information for the CA Foundation June 2022 exam in the table below.
| 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 December 2021
The CA Foundation pass percentage for the exam conducted in December 2021 was quite good compared to other years. The overall qualifying rate was above 30%, as per the data below. The Detailed information on the CA Foundation pass percentage for December 2021 is given 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
In the June 2021 CA Foundation exam, more than 26% of candidates passed. Interestingly, the pass rate among female candidates exceeded that of male candidates. You can find a 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
In January 2021, around 25% of CA Foundation candidates passed their exams, despite a smaller number of candidates compared to previous sessions. You can find more specific data on the CA Foundation pass rates for January 2021 in the table provided.
| 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 Passing Marks 2026
The CA Foundation Passing Criteria prescribed by ICAI remain applicable for the May 2026 examination. Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks in each paper along with the required aggregate marks to pass the examination.| 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 | |
| Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics | 40 marks out of 100 marks | |
| Business Economics and Business and Commercial Knowledge | 40 marks out of 100 marks | |
CA Foundation Pass Percentage May 2026 FAQs
What is the CA Foundation Pass Percentage for May 2026?
How many students appeared for the CA Foundation September 2026 examination?
How many students passed the CA Foundation September 2026 examination?
What is the male and female pass percentage in the CA Foundation May 2026 exam?
For the CA Foundation May 2026 examination:
- Male Pass Percentage: 20.47%
- Female Pass Percentage: 17.32%
ICAI also reported that 53,398 male candidates and 50,842 female candidates appeared for the examination.
What are the passing marks for the CA Foundation examination?
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