ICAI Announces CA Foundation September 2026 Results: Kansika and Mahek Gupta Share Top Rank

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the results for the Chartered Accountants Foundation Examination conducted in September 2026. Alongside the individual scorecards, the examination body has published the merit list, highlighting the top-performing candidates who excelled in this latest assessment cycle.

Students who appeared for the examination can now access their results and view the comprehensive topper list by visiting the official ICAI result portal at caresults.icai.org. The announcement provides clarity on the performance benchmarks for the September session, showcasing the achievements of candidates from across the country.

Top Performers and Merit List Details

The September 2026 examination cycle saw a notable performance from female candidates, who secured the highest positions in the merit list. Kansika, hailing from Hisar, and Mahek Gupta, from Hyderabad, have jointly achieved the All India Rank (AIR) 1. Both students demonstrated exceptional academic proficiency, securing 361 marks out of a total of 400, which translates to an impressive aggregate of 90.25 percent.

The second rank was also shared by two candidates, reflecting the high level of competition in this year's examination. Sparsh Khandelwal from Ajmer and J Jayanth from Chennai both secured the second position. They achieved a total of 359 marks out of 400, resulting in a percentage of 89.75 percent. These results have been formally updated on the official ICAI website, where candidates can review the full list of top scorers and their respective percentage breakdowns.

Accessing Results and Institutional Data

The release of the topper list is part of the broader result declaration process managed by the ICAI. In addition to the names and rankings of the top candidates, the institute has provided institutional merit details relevant to the September 2026 cycle. Candidates are encouraged to use their official login credentials on the designated portal to verify their individual marks and download their scorecards.

The ICAI continues to maintain its standard procedure for result dissemination, ensuring that all candidates have access to their performance data through the centralized caresults.icai.org platform. Students are advised to keep their registration details ready to facilitate the smooth retrieval of their examination outcomes.