Candidates must obtain at least 40 marks out of 100 in every individual paper, along with an overall score of at least 200 out of 400

ICAI to declare CA Foundation September 2026 results on November 6

ICAI is likely to declare the CA Foundation September 2026 results by November 6 evening. Candidates will need registration and roll numbers to check their scores online.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Candidates need their registration and roll numbers to access scores
  • The four-paper examination carries 400 marks under ICAI's existing scheme
  • Objective papers deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect response submitted

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is likely to declare the results of the Chartered Accountants Foundation Examination held in September 2026 by the evening of November 6. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to check their CA Foundation results on the official result portal, caresults.icai.org.

According to an official announcement issued by ICAI's Examination Department on November 1, candidates will have to enter their registration number along with their roll number to access their results.

The announcement was signed by Anand Kumar Chaturvedi, Additional Secretary (Examinations), ICAI.

CA FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER 2026 RESULTS: HOW TO CHECK

  1. Visit the official website of ICAI - caresults.icai.org.
  2. Select the link for CA Foundation September 2026 results.
  3. Enter the Registration Number and Roll Number in the designated fields.
  4. Submit the details to view the result.
  5. Download the result and take a printout for future reference.

CA FOUNDATION EXAMINATION PATTERN AND MARKING SCHEME

Under ICAI's existing scheme of education and training, the CA Foundation examination comprises four papers, carrying 100 marks each, for a total of 400 marks.

The four papers are:

  • Paper 1: Accounting
  • Paper 2: Business Laws
  • Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
  • Paper 4: Business Economics

The examination follows a combination of subjective and objective assessment. Papers 1 and 2 are descriptive in nature, while Papers 3 and 4 comprise objective-type questions.

Candidates should also take note of the negative marking provision. ICAI deducts 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the objective-type papers, namely Papers 3 and 4. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

CA FOUNDATION RESULT: PASSING CRITERIA

To qualify for the CA Foundation examination, candidates must secure at least 40 per cent marks in each of the four papers and a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent across all four papers.

This means candidates must obtain at least 40 marks out of 100 in every individual paper, along with an overall score of at least 200 out of 400.

The next CA Foundation examination will be conducted on January 3, 5, 7 and 9, 2027.

Papers 1 and 2 will be conducted from 2 pm to 5 pm, while Papers 3 and 4 will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm.

ICAI has also announced that the January 2027 examination application process will be conducted through its Self Service Portal. The application window opened on November 3, 2026, with November 16 being the last date to submit examination forms without a late fee. Candidates can submit their forms with a late fee until November 19, 2026.

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