ICAI Announces CA Final May 2026 Results: 7,931 Candidates Qualify as Chartered Accountants; Noor Singla Secures AIR 1

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results of the Chartered Accountants (CA) Final Examination held in May 2026, with a total of 7,931 candidates qualifying as Chartered Accountants. The results reflect the continued rigor of one of India’s most challenging professional examinations, with pass percentages remaining in the low double digits across groups.

CA Final May 2026 Pass Percentage

According to the official press release, the examination witnessed participation from thousands of aspiring Chartered Accountants across the country.

Group	Candidates Appeared	Candidates Passed	Pass Percentage
Group I	54,606	6,555	12.00%
Group II	42,573	8,725	20.49%
Both Groups	23,776	3,345	14.07%

The data highlights the competitive nature of the examination, particularly for candidates appearing in both groups simultaneously, where the pass percentage stood at 14.07%.

7,931 New Chartered Accountants Added to the Profession

Following the declaration of results, ICAI confirmed that 7,931 candidates have successfully qualified as Chartered Accountants, joining one of the country’s most respected professional communities.

The result comes at a time when demand for accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate governance, forensic accounting, and financial advisory professionals continues to grow amid evolving regulatory and business landscapes.

CA Final May 2026 Toppers

ICAI also released the names and marks of the top three rank holders on an all-India basis.

All India Rank 1: Noor Singla

The coveted All India Rank (AIR) 1 was secured by Noor Singla from Patiala, who scored 499 marks, achieving an impressive 83.17%.

All India Rank 2: Ritij Saraf

Ritij Saraf from Howrah secured AIR 2 with 475 marks, translating into 79.17%.

All India Rank 3: Sohan Anil Manjrekar

Sohan Anil Manjrekar from Dombivli (East) secured AIR 3 with 473 marks, registering 78.83%.

Top Three Rank Holders

Rank	Name	City	Marks	Percentage
AIR 1	Noor Singla	Patiala	499	83.17%
AIR 2	Ritij Saraf	Howrah	475	79.17%
AIR 3	Sohan Anil Manjrekar	Dombivli (East)	473	78.83%

Examination Continues to Test Excellence

The CA Final examination remains one of India’s most demanding professional qualification examinations, testing candidates across advanced accounting, auditing, taxation, strategic financial management, corporate laws, and professional ethics.

The performance statistics for May 2026 indicate that while a significant number of candidates appeared for the examination, only a limited percentage were able to clear the final hurdle to earn the prestigious CA designation.