Overview
The declaration of the CA Foundation May 2026 results highlights the competitive nature of the first stage of the Chartered Accountancy course. Out of the candidates who appeared for the examination, the overall pass percentage stood at 19.96%, indicating that fewer than one in five students were able to clear the exam. Gender-wise, 20.88% of male candidates qualified, with 9,769 out of 46,798 candidates passing , while female candidates recorded a pass percentage of 18.76% . The outcome reflects ICAI's continued emphasis on maintaining rigorous academic standards and ensuring that only well-prepared candidates progress to the next level.
The merit list was led by some outstanding performances. AIR 1 was secured with 367 marks out of 400 (91.75%), followed closely by AIR 2 with 365 marks (91.25%). The third rank was jointly secured by candidates scoring 361 marks (90.25%), showcasing the narrow margin separating the top performers. Their achievements demonstrate the importance of conceptual clarity, effective exam strategy, and consistent preparation in achieving success in one of India's most challenging professional examinations.
Details of the percentage of candidates who passed in the CA Foundation May 2026 Exams are as follows

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GENDER |
No. of candidates appeared |
No. of candidates passed |
% of pass |
|
MALE |
46798 |
9769 |
20.88% |
|
FEMALE |
43419 |
8355 |
19.24% |
|
Total |
90217 |
18124 |
20.09% |
Toppers of CA Foundation May 2026 Exams

Marksheet of CA Foundation AIR-1, May 2026 Exams
| ROLL NUMBER | 625231 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | SAKSHI JAIN | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Marksheet of CA Foundation AIR-2, May 2026 Exams
| ROLL NUMBER | 566625 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | AYANABBAS AJANI | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Marksheet of CA Foundation AIR-3, May 2026 Exams
| ROLL NUMBER | 634489 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | RADHA UNMESH MULAY | |||||||||||||||||||||
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