ICAI will publish the CA Foundation January 2027 result on icai.nic.in. It is expected in March 2027, about two months after the exams on 3 to 9 January 2027. The September 2026 result is still awaited and is likely in November 2026. You pass with 40 marks in each paper and 50% overall.
CA Foundation Result January 2027
This page explains when the CA Foundation results are expected, how to check them, the pass marks and what to do after the result.
Is CA Foundation Result 2027 out?
Not yet. CA Foundation Result 2027 is expected in March 2027.
- Exam (January 2027)
- 3 to 9 January 2027
- Result (January 2027)
- March 2027
- Exam (May 2027)
- May 2027
- Exam (September 2027)
- September 2027
How to check the CA Foundation result?
You check the CA Foundation result online at icai.nic.in with your roll number and registration number or PIN.
- Go to icai.nic.in on the result day.
- Click the CA Foundation Examination result link for your session.
- Enter your roll number and your registration number or PIN.
- View your paper-wise marks and pass status, and save a copy.
The September 2026 result will be checked the same way when ICAI declares it, likely in November 2026.
What are the CA Foundation passing marks?
You pass CA Foundation if you score at least 40 marks in each of the four papers and at least 50% (200 out of 400) in aggregate, in one sitting.
| Status | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pass | 40 in each paper and 200 of 400 overall, in one attempt |
| Pass with distinction | 70% or more in aggregate |
| All India rank | 60% or more in aggregate; rank certificates up to the 20th rank |
There is no paper-wise exemption at Foundation level. If you fail, you take all four papers again in a later session.
What is the expected CA Foundation January 2027 cut off?
CA Foundation has no rank-based cut off: the official pass criteria are 40 marks in each paper and 200 of 400 in aggregate in one sitting, and ICAI’s pass percentages show how many candidates met them in recent sessions.
| Session | Appeared | Passed | Pass percentage | Result declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 90,217 | 18,124 | 20.09% | 3 July 2026 |
| January 2026 | 1,09,694 | 21,099 | 19.23% | 8 March 2026 |
| September 2025 | 98,827 | 14,609 | 14.78% | 3 November 2025 |
Source: ICAI result press releases for each session. The all-India toppers scored 371 of 400 in May 2026, 366 in January 2026 and 360 in September 2025. The September 2026 result is expected in November 2026.
What is in the CA Foundation result and statement of marks?
The online result shows your marks in each paper, the total and whether you have passed.
- ICAI sends the statement of marks by post soon after the result. If it does not arrive in 4 to 5 weeks, write to [email protected].
- No separate pass certificate is issued.
- Results can be withheld if your eligibility documents were not submitted or for unfair means.
Can I get my CA Foundation marks verified?
Yes. ICAI allows verification of marks for Rs 50 per paper, and you can also ask for certified copies of your evaluated answer books.
- Certified copies cost Rs 100 per paper and must be applied for on eservices.icai.org within 30 days of the result.
- You get the answer books of Papers 1 and 2 and the OMR sheets of Papers 3 and 4 as soft copies by email.
What to do after passing CA Foundation?
After passing, register for the CA Intermediate course with ICAI’s Board of Studies on eservices.icai.org and plan for the next Intermediate session. If you did not pass, apply again for the next Foundation session; for January 2027 the form is open from 3 to 16 November 2026 on the CA Foundation January 2027 page.