ICAI CA Inter Result January 2026 (OUT) LIVE Updates: Link & Toppers List; Pass Percentage DetailsICAI CA Inter Result January 2026 LIVE: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA Intermediate January Result 2026 session today, March 8. If you appeared for the Group 1 and Group 2 exams, you can access result cum scorecards at the official web portal. Along with the individual marks, the institute will also publish the CA Inter Toppers List (AIR 1, 2, & 3) and the group-wise pass percentage.
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| Direct Link to Check Inter Result January 2026 |
| Direct Link to Check Merit List |
CA Inter Toppers List January 2026
Rank | Name of the Topper | Marks | City | Percentage |
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AIR 1 | Kanhiya Lal | 508 | Ellenabad | 84.67% |
AIR 2 | Fathima Shehza K | 504 | Perintalmanna | 84.00 |
AIR 3 | Vanya Bansal | 498 | Faridabad | 83.00 |
CA Inter January 2026 Pass Percentage
Group(s) | No. of candidates appeared | No. of candidates passed | % of pass |
Group- I | 105526 | 14733 | 13.96 |
Group-II | 69477 | 10798 | 15.54 |
Both Groups | 41798 | 3924 | 9.39 |
Quick Highlights of ICAI CA Inter Result January 2026
Find the quick highlights pertaining to CA Inter Results 2026 for the January session in the tabular format below -
Event | Details |
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Exam Month | January 2026 |
Result Date | March 8, 2028 (officially confirmed) |
Release Time | 10:25 AM |
How to Check CA Inter Result January 2026? | Once the link is activated, follow these steps to download your marksheet:
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Login credentials | Registration No. & Roll Number |
Official website to check result | icai.nic.in |
Also read | CA Foundation Result January 2026 Live Updates
CA Inter Pass Percentage of Previous Years
The pass percentage for the January session is expected to follow the recent trends. In previous sessions, Group 2 typically saw a higher pass rate compared to Group 1. The table below provides a detailed comparison of the 2025 sessions (January, May, and September) to help you anticipate January 2026
Exam Session | Group 1 Pass % | Group 2 Pass % | Both Groups Pass % |
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September 2025 | 9.43% | 27.14% | 10.06% |
May 2025 | 14.67% | 21.51% | 13.22% |
January 2025 | 14.17% | 22.16% | 14.05% |
ICAI CA Inter Result 2026 Live Updates
11 04 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
CA Inter January 2026 AIR 1
Kanhiya Lal scored 84.67% with 508 marks and stood as the topper of CA Inter Exams January 2026.
10 54 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
January 2026 Overall Pass Percentage Records Drop
The pass percentage of January 2026 recorded a sharp drop compared to the September 2025 session. While the overall pass percentage of September 2025 was 10.6%, the pass percetage of January 2026 session is 9.39%.
10 39 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
CA Inter Result & Toppers List January 2026 Declared
CA Inter Result Link 2026 has been activated, and Kanhiya Lal topped the exam with AIR 1 and 506 marks.
10 20 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
What to do if there are mistakes in pass certificate?
You need to send an offline application form to The Additional Secretary (Exams), ICAI Bhawan, Indraprastha Marg New Delhi 110 002 via speed post. You must send the details of corrections required, an original copy of the pass certificate issued and copy of the letter issued by ICAI at the time fo registering for the CA course.
10 15 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Will CA Inter Jan 2026 record rise in pass percentage?
Group 1 and 2 together, the pass percentage might be around 10.5 - 11% as per previous sessions' trends and analysis. The overall pass percentage dropped in the September 2025 session.
10 11 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Arpit Kabra CCM of ICAI Tweets on Result Date
Arpit Kabra, CCM of ICAI, tweeted on Inter and Foundation result release time. According to him, the result can be expected by 11 AM.
10 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Anticipating grows on result announcement
As the time has clocked 10 AM, many students are anticipating the result announcement anytime shortly. However, the result can be expected only before 1 or 2 PM, and the chances seem moderate to less for an early announcement.
09 50 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Misleading release time of result spreads on social media
On the social media platform 'X', there have been various misleading posts on the CA Inter result release time. Rumours like result being released by 10 AM or 10:30 AM are spreading. Students are advised to not believe these rumours.
09 40 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
CA Inter Previous Session Toppers
Here is the list of September 2025 session's toppers list -
AIR Rank
Candidate’s Name
City
Scores Achieved (out of 600)
Percentage 1
Neha Khanwani
Jaipur
505
84.17% 2
Kriti Sharma
Ahmedabad
503
83.83% 3
Akshat Birendra Nautiyal
Mumbai
500
83.33% 09 20 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Where to register to download previous years' question papers for May 2026 exam?
Students can click on this official link - bosmtp.icai.org to download the previous years' question papers. If you are preparing for the May 2026 exam, you camn utilize this facility of obtaining previous papers.
09 10 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
When will I get hard copy of statement of marks?
Within 4 weeks from the declaration of the results, ICAI will send the statement of marks. The candidates will receive it by Indian Post.
09 01 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Status of ICAI result Website: Are there any server issues?
Currently, there are no server issues on the official ICAI result website. After the result announcement as well, no server issues are expected.
09 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
CA Inter May 2026 Mock Test Series
ICAI will conduct 2 series of mock tests for the Intermediate May 2026 exams. The first series will take place from March 16 to 27, and the second series will take place from April 2 to 13, 2026. The mock tests will be conducted in physical/virtual mode(s). Students interested in the physical mode may approach the respective branches in their area.
08 43 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Is there any chance for resuiulty announcement by 10:30 AM?
The chances of result announcement by 10:30 AM are less. However, rumours are being ciruclated that the result might come in the morning only while ICAI confirmed that the result might come by the afternoon.
08 40 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Is 'Distinction' marked on Pass Certificate of CA Inter?
Candidates passing the Inter exams with distinction marks must note that ICAI shall clearly specifiy the 'Distinction' on the pass certificate.
08 20 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
How do I get pass certificate of CA Inter exams?
You dont need to fill any application form to obtain the pass certificate. If you passed both Group 1 and 2, ICAI will dispatch the pass certificate by post within 2-3 months from the date of declaration of results.
08 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
How do I get verification results?
The verification results will be communicated to the registered candidates via registered E-Mail ID.
07 42 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Do I have to send the printout of verificiation form to ICAT by Post?
After submitting the application form for verification of marks, the candidates need not send the same to ICAI by post.
07 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Will there be any delay in announcing CA Inter result?
There will not be any delay in announcing the result, and there will not be any change in the date as well.
06 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Is there any chance for result announcement by 12 PM?
The chances of the result announcement by 12 PM are less. There is only 10% chance for the result announcement by 12 PM and 90% chance for the result announcement by 2 PM.
05 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
CA Inter result Jauary 2026 Today by Afternoon
ICAI will announce the CA Inter result by afternoon today, and the most expected time would be by or before 2 PM.
04 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Can I apply for the upcoming session exam even if verification results are not declared?
Yes. You can apply for the upcoming exam even if the verification results have not been declared. However, if you don't receive any communication on verification of marks till 30 days before the upcoming session, you need to contact the ICAI authority directly.
03 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Is there a provision to get Certificate Copies of answer scripts?
Yes. There is a provision to get certified copies of answer scripts after the announcement of the CA Inter result. The candidates need to apply for the same through the SSA portal. The certified copies of answer books will be sent via Speed Post.
02 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
Is there a refund provision if there is a change in marks?
If there is a change in marks after the verification of the answer book, the candidates shall be entitled to a refund. The applicants will directly get refund on their bank account.
01 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
How many days does it take for announcing verification result?
Once the window to apply for verification of marks concludes, ICAI might take a minimum of six weeks or a maximum of eight weeks to announce the verification result. In all probability, the verification result will be announced way before the commencement of the next session exam.
12 00 AM IST - 08 Mar'26
What is the fees for applying for Verification of Marks?
Candidates who wish to apply for the verification of marks have to pay a fee of Rs. 100 per paper, and the maximum fees will not exceed Rs. 400, including all papers.
11 30 PM IST - 07 Mar'26
I passed only one group in CA Inter. Will I get pass certificate?
Candidates passing only one group in the CA Inter will not get a pass certificate. Pass certificate will be issued only after passing Group 1 and 2 together or seperately.
11 00 PM IST - 07 Mar'26
Is there provision for CA Inter Marks Verification?
There is a process for rechecking or marks verification after the declaration of Inter results. ICAI checks the following aspects during verification -
- Checking if all questions are valued in the answer book
- Checking if any question or part of the answer book remains unvalued
- Checking if any totalling errors
- Discrepancy in awarding marks and resolving the issues
You need to apply on the SSA portal for reaching or verification of marks. There might be a 30-day window for applying.
10 42 PM IST - 07 Mar'26
Will Inter Jan 2026 Pass Percentage Increase?
There was a sharp decline in the pass percentage of September 2025 compared to the May and January 2025 sessions. The 2026 January session pass percentage might see a mild rise and could remain around 10-11% (both Groups).
10 38 PM IST - 07 Mar'26
Result Expected Release Time
Here is the expected release time of the Inter result for the January 2026 session -
Particulars Details Expected release time 1 by 1 PM medium change) Expected release time 2 by 2 PM (high chance) Expected release time 3 (if delayed) before 4 PM (less chance)
