CA Final Passing Percentage 2026 : What Do the Last 3 Attempts Tell Us ?

CA Final Passing Percentage 2026 : What Do the Last 3 Attempts Tell Us ?

CA Final Passing Percentage 2026: What Do the Last 3 Attempts Tell Us?

If you are preparing for the CA Final exam, you have probably checked the pass percentage at some point. But looking at one attempt alone does not tell the complete picture.

The CA Final pass percentage has changed significantly across the last three attempts, with noticeable differences between Group I, Group II and candidates appearing for both groups.

So, what do the numbers from September 2025 to May 2026 actually show?

CA Final Pass Percentage: Last 3 Attempts

Here is a quick look at the pass percentage across the three latest attempts:

Attempt Group I Group II Both Groups New CAs Qualified
September 2025 24.66% 25.26% 16.23% 11,466
January 2026 21.03% 9.76% 10.97% 7,590
May 2026 12.00% 20.49% 14.07% 7,931

RedHighest figure in each column across the three attempts

The numbers show that the pass percentage has not followed one consistent trend. It has moved differently across Group I, Group II and both-group candidates in each attempt.

What Happened in September 2025?

September 2025

Group I

24.66%

Group II

25.26%

Both Groups

16.23%

New CAs

11,466

The September 2025 CA Final attempt recorded a Group I pass percentage of 24.66%, while Group II stood at 25.26%.

For students appearing for both groups, the pass percentage was 16.23%.

A total of 11,466 candidates qualified as Chartered Accountants in this attempt.

What Changed in January 2026?

The January 2026 results showed a different picture.

January 2026

Group I

21.03%

Group II

9.76%

Both Groups

10.97%

New CAs

7,590

Group I recorded a pass percentage of 21.03%, while Group II dropped to 9.76%.

For candidates appearing for both groups, the pass percentage was 10.97%.

The attempt resulted in 7,590 new CAs.

What Were the Numbers in May 2026?

May 2026

Group I

12.00%

Group II

20.49%

Both Groups

14.07%

New CAs

7,931

In May 2026, the Group I pass percentage was 12.00%, while Group II recorded 20.49%.

The pass percentage for candidates appearing for both groups stood at 14.07%.

A total of 7,931 candidates qualified as Chartered Accountants.

CA Final Pass Percentage: What Does the Trend Show?

The last three attempts show that CA Final pass percentages can vary considerably from one examination cycle to another.

Group I

September 2025

24.66%
January 2026

21.03%
May 2026

12.00%

Group II

September 2025

25.26%
January 2026

9.76%
May 2026

20.49%

Both Groups

September 2025

16.23%
January 2026

10.97%
May 2026

14.07%

The highest Group I pass percentage in this period was recorded in September 2025 at 24.66%.

For Group II, the highest figure was also recorded in September 2025 at 25.26%.

Among candidates appearing for both groups, the highest pass percentage during these three attempts was 16.23% in September 2025.

Keep in mind: These figures should be viewed as historical examination statistics, not as a prediction of what an individual student will score or whether they will clear the exam.

What Should CA Final Students Take From These Numbers?

Pass percentage can give you an idea of the examination landscape, but it should not become a reason to overthink your preparation.

Your focus should remain on:

✓Completing the ICAI syllabus
✓Understanding concepts properly
✓Solving RTPs and MTPs
✓Practising past questions
✓Revising multiple times
✓Improving your answer-writing and time management
The pass percentage tells you what happened in previous attempts. Your preparation determines how you approach your own attempt.

CA Final Pass Percentage: Quick Summary

Across the last three attempts:

September 202516.23% passed both groups
January 202610.97% passed both groups
May 202614.07% passed both groups
Highest Group I24.66%
Highest Group II25.26%
CAs qualified per attempt7,590 to 11,466 candidates qualified as CAs across these three attempts

If you are preparing for the upcoming CA Final attempt, use these numbers as a reference, but keep your preparation focused on what you can control: your syllabus coverage, revision, practice and exam strategy.