The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) successfully conducted the CA Foundation January 2026 examinations from January 18 to January 24, 2026. As the first session of the year concludes, thousands of aspiring Chartered Accountants are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of their results. The CA Foundation serves as the entry-level examination for the prestigious Chartered Accountancy course in India.
While the official notification regarding the exact result date is yet to be released by the ICAI, trends from previous sessions suggest that candidates can expect their scorecards to be available on the official portal in early March 2026. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the expected release dates, passing criteria, and step-by-step instructions to access the results.
ICAI CA Foundation January 2026 Results Overview
| Exam Name | ICAI CA Foundation January 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Exam Dates | January 18, 20, 22, and 24, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper based) |
| Result Status | Awaited |
| Expected Result Date | First week of March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | icai.nic.in / icai.org |
Cutoff and Passing Criteria
To qualify the CA Foundation examination, candidates must meet the strict passing requirements set by the ICAI. There is no variable “cutoff” in the traditional sense; instead, there is a fixed minimum score required to pass.
Subject-wise Passing Mark: A candidate must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each of the four papers.
Aggregate Passing Mark: A candidate must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate of all four papers (i.e., a total of 200 marks out of 400).
Negative Marking: For objective type papers (Paper 3 and Paper 4), 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for subjective papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2).
Exam Details: January 2026 Session
The January 2026 session followed the standard ICAI schedule, covering four core subjects essential for commerce professionals.
Paper 1: Accounting – Held on January 18, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Paper 2: Business Laws – Held on January 20, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude – Held on January 22, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Paper 4: Business Economics – Held on January 24, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
How to Check ICAI CA Foundation January 2026 Results
Once the results are declared, candidates can follow these steps to download their scorecards:
- Go to the official results website of ICAI at
icai.nic.in. - On the homepage, click on the link titled “Foundation: January 2026”.
- You will be prompted to enter your Roll Number along with your Registration Number (e.g., NRO123456) or PIN.
- Enter the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen and click “Submit”.
- Your result, showing subject-wise marks and pass/fail status, will appear on the screen. Download a soft copy and take a printout for future reference.
Official Links
- Result Portal:
https://icai.nic.in - Main Website:
https://www.icai.org - Self Service Portal (SSP):
https://eservices.icai.org
