CA Foundation Result January 2026 (OUT) Live Updates: Link & Toppers List; Pass Percentage Stands at 19.23ICAI CA Foundation Result January 2026 LIVE: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the CA Foundation Result 2026 for the January session today, March 8, and the link has been activated. Along with the result, ICAI has released the data for the number of candidates who appeared vs. those who qualified at the official result portal: icai.nic.in. The CA Foundation January 2026 toppers list will be announced shortly. Unlike the Intermediate and Final results, the Foundation results have large numbers of candidates, who are usually school-leavers and first-time professional exam takers.
ICAI CA Foundation Toppers List January 2026
| AIR | Name of the Topper | Marks | Location | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logapriya PP | 366 | Madurai | 91.50% |
| 2 | Khushi Sarika | 365 | Midnapore | 91.25% |
| 3 | Hiba P | 361 | Kannur | 90.25% |
| 3 | Suman Karki | 361 | Kathmandu | 90.25% |
| 3 | Raghav Naresh Gupta | 361 | Surat | 90.25% |
ICAI CA Foundation Pass Percentage January 2026
Gender | No. of Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Male | 11,523 | 20.13 |
Female | 9,576 | 18.26 |
Overall | 21,099 | 19.23 |
CA Foundation January 2026 Result: Important details
Here’s the glance for CA Foundation January 2026 Result date, time, and other related information.
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Cycle | January 2026 |
Result Declaration | March 8, 2026 |
Release Time | 10:25 AM |
Official Portal | icai.nic.in |
Credentials Needed | Roll No. + Registration No. (SRO/NRO) |
Minimum Passing Marks | 40% in each subject & 50% Aggregate |
Details mentioned on scorecards |
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Also read | ICAI CA Inter Result January 2026 Live Updates
What if you are unhappy with your marks?
If your result is not as expected, you can either re-tally your marks or apply to get a scanned copy of your evaluated Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer sheets to analyze your performance.
Note: The application window for these usually opens 24–48 hours after the result declaration.
CA Foundation Result January 2026 Live Updates
11 02 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Three students score AIR 3 in Foundation result January 2026
Hiba P, Suman Karki and Raghav Naresh Gupa scored AIR 3 with 361 marks in the Foundation Result January 2026.
10 52 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Pass Percentage of January 2026 Session increases
There is a marginal rise in the pass percentage for the January 2026 session. While the pass percentage in the September 2025 session was around 14%, the same is around 19% in the January 2026 sessoion.
10 29 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
19.23% Candidates Pass CA Foundation January 2026 Exams
ICAI has declared the results of the CA Foundation exams January 2026. Out of 1,09,694 candidates, only 21,099 candidates cleared the exam.
10 21 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Details required to check Foundation result
The following details are required to check the Foundation result -
- Roll Number
- Registration Number
10 07 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Can I get OMR Certified Copies of CA Foundation?
For Papers 3 and 4 where MCQ are given and answers have to be marked on an OMR sheet, ICAI provides certified copies of the OMR sheet. However, OMR sheet will not have marks details as marks are uploaded on the system.
09 54 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Is Foundation result expected at 10 AM? Misleading rumours on social media
There is no chance for the delcartion of the Foundation result at 10 AM. ICAI has clearly specified that the result will be released by the afternoon. Students are advised to not believe these rumors.
09 47 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Minimum Pass Marks required for CA Foundation Exam 2026
The minimum pass marks required to clear the CA Foundation exam is 50% which means each candidate must score 200 marks out of 400.
09 11 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Will I receive Result Card of Foundation by Post?
Candidates qualifying the Foundation exam will receive the result card by post. ICAI will send it within 4 weeks from the result announcement. However, no statement of marks shall be issued.
09 07 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Do I receive any physical statement of marks for Foundation result?
ICAI does not provide any physical copy of the statement of marks for the Foundation result. Only the result scorecard released today shall be considered as the statement of marks.
08 56 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Previous Session's Result Highlights & Pass Percentage
Particulars
Details
Total Number of Examinees
98,827
Total Number of Qualified Students
14,609
Overall Pass Percentage
14.78%
Highest Score Secured in the Exam
360
Total Male Pass Percentage (%)
15.74%
Total Female Pass Percentage (%)
13.76%
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Previous Session's CA Foundation Toppers
Here is the previous session's toppers list of CA Foundation September 2025 -
Rank
Name
Location Marks (out of 400)
Percentage 1
L Rajalakshmi
Chennai 360
90% 2 Prem Agarwal Surat 354 88.50% 3 Neel Rajesh Shah Mumbai 353 88.25% 08 35 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Will the Foundation result be declared by 10:30 AM?
A rumour has been circulating on social media that the Foundation result for the January 2026 session might be declared by 10:30 AM. However, there are less chances for the result announcement.
08 27 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Will Pass Certificate be issued to Foundation course qualified candidates?
ICAI does not provide a pass certificate to Foundation course qualified students. These students can directly register for the Intermediate exam.
08 22 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
CA Foundation Result Expected Release Time
Here are the three possible release times of the Foundation result of the January 2026 session -
Particulars Details Expected release time 1 by 12 PM (less cjhance) Expected release time 2 by 1 PM (medium change) Expected release time 3 by or after 2 PM (high chance)
