The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the highly awaited CA Intermediate May 2026 examination results. Bringing an end to the anticipation of over 1.5 lakh aspirants, the merit list reveals an incredibly tight race at the absolute top, with only a single mark separating the nation’s best.
Shardul Shekhar Vichare, hailing from Dombivli, Maharashtra, has emerged as the All India Rank (AIR) 1 topper for the May 2026 cycle. Shardul delivered a phenomenal performance by scoring 531 out of 600 marks, translating to a spectacular 88.50%.
Key Highlights from the ICAI CA Inter 2026 Toppers List
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The Nail-Biting Top Spot Race: The competition reached peak intensity this year as Kochi’s Abhinav Satheesh secured All India Rank 2 (AIR 2) with 530 out of 600 marks (88.33%)—falling just one single mark short of the top rank.
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Rounding Out the Top Three: Teerth Jain from Mumbai comfortably locked in All India Rank 3 (AIR 3) by registering a strong aggregate score of 519 out of 600 marks (86.50%).
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Overall Passing Statistics: The rigorous evaluation standards of the ICAI were fully visible across the groups, maintaining a highly selective qualification curve for candidates nationwide.
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Group I Performance Metrics: Out of 91,237 eager candidates who appeared for the Group I papers, 9,350 successfully cleared the line, recording a pass percentage of 10.25%.
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Group II Performance Metrics: Group II saw higher success rates, where 10,372 candidates managed to pass out of the 64,381 who took the test, leading to a 16.11% pass percentage.
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The Both-Groups Mountain: Attempting and clearing both groups simultaneously remains one of the toughest feats in professional education. Out of 33,304 students who braved both modules, only 2,820 passed, establishing a strict pass rate of 8.47%.
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Step-by-Step: How to Check Your CA Inter May 2026 Scorecard
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Step 1: Head over to the official ICAI result portal at
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Step 2: Look for and select the active link titled “CA Intermediate May 2026 Result” on the homepage interface.
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Step 3: Authenticate your account by accurately entering your official Registration Number alongside your Roll Number.
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Step 4: Click on the “Submit” option to view your comprehensive subject-wise breakdown, total marks obtained, and overall qualifying status.
What is the Next Milestone for Qualified Students?
For the successful candidates who have triumphantly cleared both groups of the Intermediate level, the gateway to the final leg of their Chartered Accountancy dream is now open. These eligible students can now immediately advance toward registering for mandatory practical training cycles before taking their ultimate shot at the grueling CA Final examination.
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