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ICAI CA Final Toppers 2026: Diksha Goyal from Karnal secures All India Rank 1, check toppers list here

Diksha Goyal, a resident of Karnal, has been crowned the All India Topper (AIR 1) in the ICAI CA Final January 2026 session. According to the merit list released by the Institute, Diksha scored an impressive 486 marks out of 600, achieving a stellar percentage of 81%.

March 02, 2026 / 09:28 IST
ICAI CA Final Toppers 2026
Snapshot AI
  • Diksha Goyal from Haryana tops ICAI CA Final January 2026 exam
  • 7,590 candidates qualify for ICAI CA membership this session
  • Group I pass rate is 21.03 percent, Group II is 9.76 percent

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially declared the results for the CA Final January 2026 examination. This year, a female candidate from Haryana has scripted history by securing the top position, continuing the trend of outstanding performances by women in the nation's toughest professional exams.

Diksha Goyal, a resident of Karnal, has been crowned the All India Topper (AIR 1) in the ICAI CA Final January 2026 session. According to the merit list released by the Institute, Diksha scored an impressive 486 marks out of 600, achieving a stellar percentage of 81%.

The CA Final exam is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous examinations in the world, and Diksha’s achievement has brought laurels not only to her family but also to the entire state of Haryana. Her journey from a small town to the top of the national merit list serves as a powerful inspiration for millions of students who dare to dream big.

ICAI CA Final January 2026: The Toppers List

Following closely behind the national topper, Anirudh Garg from Paonta Sahib has secured the second spot. The third rank was jointly claimed by two candidates who delivered equally outstanding performances.

Here is the full list of the top rank holders for the ICAI CA Final January 2026 exam:

RankNameCityMarks ObtainedPercentage
AIR 1Diksha GoyalKarnal48681.00%
AIR 2Anirudh GargPaonta Sahib45275.33%
AIR 3Rishabh JainNew Delhi45175.17%
AIR 3Dhruv DemblaSonepat45175.17%

Pass Percentage and Overall Performance

Alongside the declaration of individual results, ICAI also released the pass percentage statistics for the January 2026 session. A total of 7,590 candidates have successfully completed their qualification process and will now be eligible to enroll as members of the Institute.

The detailed performance breakdown is as follows:

Group I: Out of 53,652 candidates who appeared, 11,282 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 21.03%.

Group II: Out of 38,169 candidates who appeared, 3,726 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 9.76%.

Both Groups: For candidates who appeared in both groups together, 22,293 wrote the exams, and 2,446 cleared them successfully. The pass percentage for this category stands at 10.97%.

How to Check Your ICAI CA Result 2026?

Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download their scorecards online. The Institute has made the results available exclusively on its official portals.

Follow these simple steps to check your result:

Step 1. Visit the official ICAI website at icai.nic.in or icai.org.

Step 2. On the homepage, click on the link titled “CA Final Result – January 2026.”

Step 3. You will be redirected to the login page. Enter your Registration Number and Roll Number.

Step 4. Click on the Submit button.

Step 5. Your scorecard will appear on the screen. Carefully check all the details, including your name and subject-wise marks.

Step 6. Download the scorecard and keep a printout for future reference.

Direct Link: ICAI CA Final Result 2026

What’s Next for Successful Candidates?

With the results now declared, candidates who have cleared both groups will be eligible to apply for ICAI membership, marking the final step in their journey to becoming a licensed Chartered Accountant. The Institute has advised successful candidates to complete the necessary formalities for enrollment.

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