CA Final May 2026 results declared; Noor Singla tops the exam with 499 marks..
CA Final Result Topper: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results for the CA Final May 2026 examination. Noor Singla, a resident of Patiala, Punjab, has made history with the CA Final 2026 results. Noor secured All India Rank 1 by achieving 83.17% marks. Traffic on ICAI's official websites surged immediately after the results were released. The CA Final 2026 results can be checked at caresults.icai.org and icai.org.
The CA Final results present a mixed picture. While toppers have achieved record-breaking scores, the pass percentage for Group 1 has been recorded as quite low. To pass the CA examination, candidates were required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and an aggregate of at least 50% overall. Candidates who did not pass the exam need not be disheartened; the ICAI has already announced registration dates for the next attempt—the November 2026 examination.
Patiala's Noor Singla Emerges as CA Topper
Punjab has dominated the list of CA toppers. Noor Singla from Patiala secured a total of 499 marks in the CA Final examination. This score resulted in a pass percentage of 83.17%—an incredible achievement for an exam considered one of the toughest in the country. There is a celebratory atmosphere among Noor Singla's family and across Patiala. Chartered accountants and students from across the nation are also congratulating Noor on social media.
CA Final Topper List 2026
Rank CA Topper's Name Marks Pass Percentage City
1 Noor Singla 499 83.17% Patiala
2 Ritij Saraf 475 79.17% Howrah
3 Sohan Anil Manjrekar 473 78.83% Dombivli
Only 12% passed Group-1
According to data released by ICAI, the CA Final Group-1 paper proved to be quite difficult this year. Group I recorded the lowest pass percentage, with only 12% of students succeeding. This indicates the strictness of the evaluation and marking standards this time around. Candidates who have passed either both groups or a single group are now officially entitled to prefix 'CA' to their names.
CA Final Group Candidates Appeared Candidates Passed Pass Percentage
Group 1 54,606 655 12%
Group 2 42,573 8,725 20.49%
Both Groups 23,776 3,345 14.07%
Check CA Results on These 3 Official Websites
To facilitate candidates, ICAI has activated three separate links to prevent website crashes. You can visit any of these portals:
icai.nic.in
caresults.icai.org
icai.org
How to Check CA Results?
You can check the ICAI CA Final Result 2026 by following the steps below:
Open any of the official websites mentioned above.
On the homepage, look for the active link labeled 'CA Final May 2026 Result' and click on it.
A login window will open where you need to enter your roll number and registration number. As soon as you submit the details, the CA exam scorecard will appear on the screen.
Check your marks and be sure to take a printout for future reference.
What to do if you fail the CA exam?
Ups and downs are a common part of the CA exam journey. If you have not passed the CA exam, there is no need to worry; start preparing for your next attempt immediately. The ICAI has announced the registration dates for the CA Final November 2026 exam; the application process will begin on July 6, 2026. Rectify your mistakes and prepare yourself afresh for the CA exam.
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