Overview
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India published the CA Intermediate September 2026 results on Thursday, October 22, showing Neel Rajesh Shah of Mumbai and Chandak Sakshi of Nashik tied for All India Rank 1 with 502 out of 600 marks each (83.67%).
- Shruti V of Chennai secured AIR 2 with 492/600 (82.00%) and Prem Agarwal of Surat took AIR 3 with 490/600 (81.67%), according to the ICAI toppers list.
- ICAI group-wise pass percentages underline the exam’s difficulty: Group I 23.14%, Group II 18.92%, and both groups combined 13.21%, with only 5,066 of 38,339 candidates who appeared for both groups passing.
- Media profiles note Neel’s earlier AIR 3 in the CA Foundation (September 2025) and a 2024–25 Grade 12 honour at The Indian High School, Dubai, but the school listing spells the name differently and other personal details remain unverified.
- Candidates who clear Intermediate must complete ICAI registration and prescribed practical training before they become eligible for the CA Final, a step that will determine when each topper can sit the final exams.