Joint toppers share the all-India first rank
The headline story of this result season is the joint all-India rank 1. Neel Rajesh Shah from Mumbai and Chandak Sakshi from Nashik both finished on 502 marks out of 600, working out to 83.67 per cent each. Two candidates landing on the exact same total in an exam where papers are marked by different examiners across subjects is rare, and it points to remarkably even performance across every paper, with no single subject dragging either of them down.
Right behind them, Shruti V from Chennai secured the second rank with 492 marks (82 per cent), while Prem Agarwal from Surat took the third rank with 490 marks (81.67 per cent). With both toppers coming from Maharashtra, the state’s dominance in this session’s merit list is hard to miss.
Pass percentage: how the numbers stack up
The scale of the CA Intermediate exam is visible in this session’s numbers. For Group I, 1,00,301 candidates appeared and 23,210 passed, a pass percentage of 23.14 per cent. For Group II, 68,400 candidates appeared and 12,938 cleared the bar, recording 18.92 per cent.
The toughest category remains the both-groups attempt: of the 38,339 candidates who sat for both groups together, only 5,066 passed, a pass percentage of 13.21 per cent. That is the real measure of the CA grind. Clearing one group in a single attempt is an achievement; clearing both at once puts a candidate in the top one-eighth of the field.
How to check your CA Inter September 2026 result
Candidates can download their scorecard and check their qualifying status on the official ICAI result portal. Keep your roll number and registration number ready before you start.
- Visit the official portal caresults.icai.org and click the link for Intermediate Examination, September 2026.
- Enter your roll number and registration number, then click Submit.
- Your scorecard and qualifying status will appear on screen. Download and save it for future reference.
- ICAI’s main site, icai.org, carries the official announcements and the merit list PDF.
The result portal usually sees heavy traffic right after a declaration, so if the page does not load on the first attempt, waiting a few minutes and retrying is the practical move.
Exam schedule recap
The Group I papers were conducted on September 1, 3 and 6, while the Group II papers were held on September 8, 10 and 12. All papers were conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode in a single afternoon shift from 2 pm to 5 pm each day, at exam centres across the country.
The CA course is now examined three times a year, in January, May and September, across its three levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Final. Candidates who clear both groups of the Intermediate level move one big step closer to the Final stage and the coveted CA prefix.
What next for qualifiers
For those who cleared, the immediate steps are straightforward: download and preserve the official scorecard, register for the next stage of the course, and keep an eye on ICAI’s announcements for the Final registration window. For those who did not make it this time, the next session is only a few months away, and the September papers’ question patterns are worth studying closely before the January attempt.
FAQs
Where can I check the CA Inter September 2026 result?
On the official ICAI result portal, caresults.icai.org, using your roll number and registration number.
Who topped the CA Intermediate September 2026 exam?
Neel Rajesh Shah from Mumbai and Chandak Sakshi from Nashik jointly secured AIR 1 with 502 marks (83.67 per cent).
What is the pass percentage for CA Inter September 2026?
Group I: 23.14 per cent. Group II: 18.92 per cent. Both groups together: 13.21 per cent.
When were the CA Intermediate September 2026 exams held?
Group I on September 1, 3 and 6; Group II on September 8, 10 and 12.
What details do I need to download my scorecard?
Your CA Intermediate roll number and registration number.
That is the full picture from today’s declaration. Congratulations to every candidate who cleared, and to the two toppers who shared the summit.
