The ICAI CA Foundation September 2026 result had not been declared as of the morning of October 24, 2026. Media reports expect it between October 24 and 26, but ICAI has not confirmed a date. When it lands, you can check it at caresults.icai.org or icai.nic.in using your 6-digit roll number and registration number.
If you sat the Foundation papers in early September, this week probably feels long. ICAI released the CA Intermediate results on October 22, so everyone is now watching for the Foundation link. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still only expected, and what to do once your scorecard is in front of you.
CA Foundation Result September 2026: Key Facts
- Exam dates: September 2, 5, 7 and 9, 2026 (four papers).
- Result status: Not declared yet as of October 24 morning; reports point to October 24–26 (tentative).
- Official result sites: caresults.icai.org, icai.nic.in and icaiexam.icai.org.
- Login details: 6-digit roll number plus registration number.
- Passing rule: at least 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate across all four.
- Last session (May 2026): 18,124 of 90,217 candidates passed, a pass rate of 20.09%.
When Will the CA Foundation Result Be Declared?
ICAI usually announces a result date through a press release a week or so ahead. For the Intermediate result, it did exactly that on October 14 before publishing results on October 22. For Foundation, no such notice had appeared at the time of writing. NDTV Education reports that the result is likely between October 23 and 26, while Careers360 lists October 24–26 with a tentative 10 AM release time.
Treat those as educated guesses rather than official dates. The safest move is to keep an eye on ICAI’s announcements page and the result portal itself, not social media forwards claiming a “confirmed” time.
How to Check Your CA Foundation Result
The process takes about a minute once the link is live:
- Open caresults.icai.org or icai.nic.in/caresult.
- Click the link for the Foundation Examination, September 2026.
- Enter your 6-digit roll number and your registration number.
- Type the captcha text and submit.
- Your subject-wise marks and pass status will appear. Download or screenshot it and save a printout.
Result days bring heavy traffic, so the portal can slow down for the first hour. If a page doesn’t load, wait a few minutes rather than refreshing nonstop. Keep your admit card handy so you aren’t hunting for your roll number at the last moment.
What Your Scorecard Shows
- Your name and roll number
- Marks in each of the four papers
- Total marks out of 400
- Final status: pass or fail
CA Foundation Passing Marks and Papers
Under ICAI’s new scheme, Foundation has four papers of 100 marks each:
- Paper 1: Accounting
- Paper 2: Business Laws
- Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude (Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics)
- Paper 4: Business Economics
You need at least 40 in every paper and 200 out of 400 overall, all in a single attempt. That second condition trips people up. Scoring 40 in every paper isn’t enough if your total stays under 200. Also remember the objective sections carry negative marking of one-fourth of a question’s marks for each wrong answer.
What Past Pass Percentages Tell You
Foundation is a tough filter, and the numbers show it. According to past data compiled by Careers360, recent sessions looked like this:
- May 2026: 20.09% (18,124 passed out of 90,217)
- January 2026: 19.23% (21,099 out of 1,09,694)
- September 2025: 14.78% (14,609 out of 98,827)
- May 2025: 15.09% (12,474 out of 82,662)
- January 2025: 21.52% (23,861 out of 1,10,887)
Put simply, roughly four out of five candidates don’t clear Foundation in a given session. If you don’t make it this time, you’re in the majority, and plenty of working CAs needed more than one attempt.
A Quick Look at the CA Inter September 2026 Result
The Intermediate result gives a sense of how this cycle has gone. In its official press release, ICAI reported that Neel Rajesh Shah (Mumbai) and Chandak Sakshi (Nashik) jointly secured All India Rank 1 with 502 out of 600 marks (83.67%). Shruti V from Chennai was second with 492, and Prem Agarwal from Surat third with 490.
Pass rates were 23.14% for Group I, 18.92% for Group II, and 13.21% for candidates who appeared in both groups. ICAI is expected to publish similar Foundation statistics and a merit list with the result.
What to Do After the Result
If you passed
Congratulations. Your next step is registering for CA Intermediate on the ICAI self-service portal, and the sooner you register, the sooner you can plan which attempt to target. Build a realistic weekly timetable now, because the Inter syllabus is much heavier. Our guide on working smarter, not harder has habits that help with long study stretches.
If you didn’t pass
Give yourself a day, then look closely at the paper-wise marks. Did one subject pull you below 40, or was the aggregate the issue? That tells you where to spend your time before the next attempt. If a mark looks clearly wrong, watch for ICAI’s notice on verification of marks, which usually opens shortly after results with a strict deadline.
It also helps to build a skill alongside your CA prep. Many students pick up digital skills in their spare time; here’s a list of free digital marketing courses with certificates if you’re curious.
FAQ
Has the CA Foundation September 2026 result been declared?
Not as of the morning of October 24, 2026. Reports expect it between October 24 and 26, but ICAI hasn’t officially confirmed the date.
Where can I check the CA Foundation result 2026?
On ICAI’s official portals: caresults.icai.org, icai.nic.in and icaiexam.icai.org.
What do I need to check my result?
Your 6-digit roll number from the admit card and your ICAI registration number.
What are the passing marks for CA Foundation?
A minimum of 40 marks in each of the four papers and 50% (200 out of 400) in aggregate, in one attempt.
What was the CA Foundation pass percentage last time?
In May 2026, 20.09% of candidates passed: 18,124 out of 90,217.
What happens after I pass CA Foundation?
You become eligible to register for CA Intermediate, the second level of the chartered accountancy course.
This article will be updated once ICAI officially announces the CA Foundation September 2026 result.