ICAI CA final result 2026 full merit list, toppers and marks details
The ICAI CA Final January 2026 merit list is now live. Diksha Goyal leads with 486/600, followed by Anirudh Garg (452/600), and joint AIR 3 holders Rishabh Jain and Dhruv Dembla (451/600 each).
Candidates can access the full topper list, scorecards, and All India Rank details directly on icai.nic.in.
CA final 2026 result: Pass percentage and group-wise performance
The CA Final January 2026 results reveal group-wise pass percentages:
- Group I – 21.03%
- Group II – 9.76%
- Both Groups – 10.97%
With over 53,000 candidates in Group I and 38,000 in Group II, the results highlight the tough competition and stringent evaluation in one of India’s most challenging professional exams.
Total of 7,590 candidates qualify as Chartered Accountants in 2026
ICAI has declared results for the CA Final January 2026 exams, with 7,590 candidates successfully qualifying. This includes students passing Group I, Group II, or both groups. The exams remain highly competitive, and clearing them opens the path to professional certification and ICAI membership for newly qualified chartered accountants
Diksha Goyal from Karnal, Haryana, is the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) topper of the ICAI CA Final January 2026 examination
She secured the top position with 486 out of 600 marks, achieving a total of 81%. This is notably her second time achieving the top rank nationally, as she also secured AIR 1 in the CA Intermediate November 2022 exams
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results on March 1, 2026.
| Rank | Name | Location | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Diksha Goyal | Karnal, Haryana | 486/600 | 81.00% |
| AIR 2 | Anirudh Garg | Paonta Sahib, HP | 452/600 | 75.33% |
| AIR 3 | Rishabh Jain | New Delhi | 451/600 | 75.17% |
| AIR 3 | Dhruv Dembla | Sonepat, Haryana | 451/600 | 75.17% |
Exam Statistics
In this session, a total of 7,590 candidates successfully qualified as Chartered Accountants
- Group I Pass Percentage: 21.03%
- Group II Pass Percentage: 9.76%
- Both Groups Pass Percentage: 10.97%
Motivational Mantras from Diksha Goyal
- Target the Top from Day One: She believes in setting high goals early. “I was targeting AIR-1 right from the beginning, so I strived to make it a reality”.
- Consistency over Intensity: Success is not about luck; it’s about “consistent effort and smart work”.
- The Power of Revision: She credits her success to multiple revisions and rigorous practice. For her Intermediate exams, she dedicated an entire month just to solving 10 to 20 mock test papers.
- Resilience in the Face of Failure: She acknowledges that the CA journey is tough and that while many “fall,” the key is to “rise again” with courage.
- Gratitude as a Foundation: She dedicated her success to her mother, whom she describes as her “role model and pillar of support”.
Strategy & Advice for Aspirants
- Test Series are Crucial: Use platforms like CA Test Series or CA India to identify weaknesses and simulate an actual exam environment to reduce anxiety.
- Integrated Preparation: Balance graduation and CA by prioritizing CA studies and focusing on college exams only closer to their dates.
- Simplified Planning: Map out your journey (e.g., a 9-10 month study plan) and stick to it religiously.