CA Foundation Pass Percentage
Analyze historical pass rates, gender-wise trends, and statistical insights from past ICAI CA Foundation exam attempts to calibrate your preparation level.
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16.62%
18.54%
Historical Trend (Past Attempts)
Note: Pass percentages represent candidates who passed in both groups/all papers collectively on the first count.
Historical Results Reference
| Attempt | Appeared | Passed | Overall % | Male % | Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 91,200 | 15,980 | 17.52% | 16.62% | 18.54% |
| Sept 2024 | 78,500 | 11,745 | 14.96% | 13.91% | 16.12% |
| June 2024 | 82,300 | 12,312 | 14.96% | 13.91% | 16.12% |
| Dec 2023 | 118,400 | 35,510 | 29.99% | 28.52% | 31.65% |
| June 2023 | 103,500 | 25,850 | 24.98% | 23.4% | 26.8% |
| Dec 2022 | 126,000 | 36,900 | 29.29% | 28.1% | 30.7% |
| June 2022 | 93,700 | 23,680 | 25.28% | 24.2% | 26.6% |
| Dec 2021 | 110,500 | 33,450 | 30.28% | 29.15% | 31.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to popular questions about CA Foundation results and evaluation criteria.
What is a good pass rate in CA Foundation?
Historically, the overall pass percentage for CA Foundation ranges from **15% to 30%**. Attempts with a pass rate near 30% are considered relatively lenient, whereas attempts near 15% are highly competitive.
What are the passing marks for CA Foundation?
To pass the CA Foundation examination, a candidate must score a minimum of **40% marks in each individual paper** (40 out of 100) and a minimum of **50% marks in the aggregate** of all four papers (200 out of 400).
Is there negative marking in CA Foundation?
Yes, there is negative marking of **0.25 marks** for each wrong answer in objective-type papers: Paper 3 (Quantitative Aptitude) and Paper 4 (Business Economics). No negative marking applies to subjective Papers 1 & 2.
Who releases the pass percentage details?
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) releases the official pass percentage along with the results press release on their official websites (`icai.nic.in` and `icaiexam.icai.org`).