Summary
- The CA Foundation pass percentage has plummeted from 29.7% under the 2017 scheme to just 18.1% since the introduction of ICAI’s 2023 examination scheme.
- In the latest September 2026 results, only 19,736 out of 1,04,240 candidates passed, marking a slight improvement from September 2025's 14.78%.
- Factors contributing to lower performance include presentation deficiencies in Accounting and Business Laws and challenges posed by negative marking in objective papers.
- Candidates preparing for upcoming exams are advised to focus on timed mock tests and ICAI’s official materials to enhance their chances of success.
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