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India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
ICAI CA Final 2025 results out, Mumbai boys shine in 2out of top 3 ranks
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially announced the results of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) May 2025 examinations for all three levels — Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. The latest results have once again highlighted the academic excellence of students from cities like Mumbai, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, and Jaipur, with more than 2.1 lakh candidates appearing across all the CA Final examination, widely regarded as the most challenging phase of the CA journey, 14,247 students successfully cleared the exam to become qualified Chartered Accountants. The exam was conducted in three formats: Group I, Group II, and Both total of 66,943 students appeared for Group I, with 14,979 passing, marking a pass percentage of 22.38%. Group II witnessed 46,173 candidates, of which 12,204 passed, reflecting a 26.43% success rate. For those attempting both groups together, 29,286 students appeared and 5,490 passed, yielding a pass percentage of 18.75%.ICAI TOPPERS 2025 Rajan Kabra from Mumbai has topped the CA Final exam by scoring 516 marks out of 600, an impressive 86%, securing All India Rank 1 (AIR 1). He is followed by Nishtha Bothra from Kolkata, who scored 503 marks (83.83%), and Manav Rakesh Shah, also from Mumbai, with 493 marks (82.17%), taking the third CA Intermediate examination, which serves as the second level in the Chartered Accountancy course, proved to be intensely competitive. 97,034 students appeared for Group I, out of which 14,232 passed, reflecting a pass rate of 14.67%. In Group II, 15,502 out of 72,069 candidates cleared the exam, yielding a 21.51% pass rate. For both groups combined, 38,029 students appeared and 5,028 qualified, resulting in a 13.22% pass Ashish Gokhru from Mumbai secured the top position in the Intermediate level with 513 out of 600 marks (85.5%). She is followed by Devidan Yash Sandeep from Aurangabad, who scored 503 marks (83.83%). The third position is shared by two students — Yamish Jain from Jaipur and Nilay Dangi from Udaipur — both scoring 502 marks (83.67%).At the Foundation level, which is the entry point into the Chartered Accountancy journey, 82,662 students appeared for the exam across 551 centres. Among them, 7,056 male candidates and 5,418 female candidates cleared the exam. This results in a pass percentage of 16.26% for male candidates, 13.80% for females, and an overall success rate of 15.09%.Topping the Foundation level is Vrinda Agarwal from Ghaziabad, who scored 362 marks out of 400, registering a striking 90.5%. She is closely followed by Yadnesh Rajesh Narkar from Mumbai, who scored 359 marks (89.75%), and Shardul Shekhar Vichare from Thane, with 358 marks (89.5%).The May 2025 CA exam cycle not only brought forward a new cohort of Chartered Accountants but also reinforced the rising academic excellence from both metropolitan and emerging cities. With over 14,000 students earning the prestigious CA title, the ICAI continues to strengthen India's financial and accounting backbone with highly trained professionals.- Ends
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
ICAI CA May 2025 toppers: Rajan Kabra tops final; check merit list here
CA Final Topper List: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the results for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) May 2025 session, covering the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams, on July 6. The results were published earlier than the initially expected afternoon release. Students can check their results on the official ICAI websites: and CA Final May 2025 Toppers List AIR 1: Rajan Kabra (Mumbai) – 516/600 – 86% AIR 2: Nishitha Bothra (Kolkata) – 503/600 – 83.83% AIR 3: Manav Rakesh Shah (Mumbai) – 493/600 – 82.17% In the CA Final May 2025 exams, 66,943 candidates appeared for Group I, out of which 14,979 cleared the exam, recording a pass percentage of 22.38%. For Group II, 46,173 students appeared, and 12,204 qualified, resulting in a pass rate of 26.43%. Among those who attempted both groups together, 29,286 candidates took the exams, and 5,490 successfully passed, marking a pass percentage of 18.75%. A total of 14,247 candidates have successfully cleared the CA Final exam and are now eligible to become certified Chartered Accountants after completing the ICAI membership formalities. CA Intermediate May 2025: Toppers List AIR 1: Disha Ashish Gokhru – 513/600 – 85.5% AIR 2: Devidan Yash Sandip – 503/600 – 83.3% AIR 3: (Tie) Yamish Jain and Nilesh Dangi – 502/600 – 83.67% For the CA Intermediate May 2025 exams, 97,034 candidates appeared in Group I, with 14,232 passing, giving a pass rate of 14.67%. In Group II, 72,069 students sat for the exam, and 15,502 passed, resulting in a 21.51% pass rate. Out of the 38,029 candidates who attempted both groups, 5,028 qualified, leading to a pass percentage of 13.22%. CA Foundation May 2025: Toppers List AIR 1: Vrinda Agarwal – 362/400 – 90.5% AIR 2: Yadnesh Rajnesh Narkar – 359/400 – 89.75% AIR 3: Shardul Shekar Vichare – 358/400 – 89.5% The CA Foundation exam recorded an overall pass percentage of 15.09%. When broken down by gender, 13.80% of female candidates cleared the exam, while the pass rate for male candidates stood at 16.26%. These numbers highlight the intense competition and rigorous standards of the Chartered Accountancy examination. ICAI CA Passing criteria To pass the CA exams, candidates are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and an overall aggregate of 50% in each group. Candidates scoring more than 70% overall are awarded a 'Pass with Distinction' by ICAI for outstanding performance.


Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Inspired and guided by family, a new generation of CAs step into the field
Mumbai: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), on Sunday, announced the results of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Final, Intermediate, and Foundation examinations conducted in May 2025. With an All India Rank No. 1 in the CA final exam, is Rajan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, scoring an impressive 86% in his very first attempt. At the top, with an All India Rank No. 1 in the CA final exam, is Rajan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, scoring an impressive 86% in his very first attempt. Kabra, a student of the Savitribai Phule Pune University was inspired to embark on the CA journey by his father who is a practicing CA. 'My father's career and dedication inspired me to choose this field. After clearing the intermediate level, I moved to Mumbai for my articleship. Alongside work, I dedicated myself to studies, and this result is the outcome of that effort,' said Kabra. He added that he is deciding whether to continue working at his current job or to join his father's firm. At second rank is Nishita Bothra from Kolkata, who scored 83.83%, and Manav Shah from Ghatkopar, secured the third rank with 82.17%. Shah, who completed his schooling at Sheth Virchand Dhanji Secondary English Medium School and went on to study at Narsee Monjee College, Vile Parle, credited his elder brother for guiding him through the CA journey. 'My brother inspired me to pursue this career. His support through my studies was invaluable. I began preparing right after Class 12, and this result brings me immense joy,' he said. Shah is yet to decide whether to begin an independent practice or pursue a job. In the CA intermediate exams, Disha Gokhru from Mumbai holds the All India No. 1 rank, and Devidhan Sandeep takes the second position. Yasmin Jain from Jaipur and Nilay Dangi from Udaipur secured the third and fourth ranks. In the CA Foundation results, also declared today, Vrinda Agarwal from Ghaziabad secured the All India Rank No. 1. Yajnesh Narkar from Mumbai, and Shardul Vichare from Thane came second and third. The CA course has three levels where the Foundation exam is the entry-level exam, the Intermediate one builds upon that foundation, and the final exam is the most advanced of the three. The Intermediate and Final level exams have two groups, Group 1 which focuses on subjects like accounting and law, and Group 2 which delves into advanced concepts like cost accounting and auditing. Those attempting the CA Intermediate or Final exam can either appear from Group 1, Group 2, or both groups in the same exam. This year, a total of 14,247 candidates have successfully cleared the final exam across the three groups.


Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Surat students shine in CA exams
Surat: Students from Surat delivered an impressive performance in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) May 2025 examinations, with five candidates from the city securing ranks within the Top 50 across different levels. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results of the CA Final, Intermediate and Foundation exams on Sunday. In the CA Final results, Jinesh Kiranchand Sipani emerged as the top performer from Surat, securing an All India Rank (AIR) 12. A total of 689 students from Surat appeared for both groups of the CA Final examination, with 173 students clearing both groups, 55 clearing Group I, and 68 clearing Group II, according to CA Ashwin Bhauwala, chairman of the ICAI Surat Branch. In the CA Intermediate results, Tanmay Jain from Surat stood out with an AIR 4, one of the highest in the country. Two other students from the city also secured ranks in the Top 50. Out of 891 students who appeared for both groups of the Intermediate exam, 160 students passed both groups, 64 cleared Group I, and 33 cleared Group II. Additionally, among those who appeared for individual groups, 111 out of 852 cleared Group I and 202 out of 628 cleared Group II. The CA Foundation exam saw 1,921 students from Surat appear, with 345 passing the exam. The highest scorers in the Foundation level from the city were Henil Jain, Gaurang Goyal, Shaswat Gupta, Vinay Gangwal and Akshat Agrawal.


Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
ICAI Result 2025: Rajan Kabra tops CA final exam, Disha Ashish Gokhru in Inter
Rajan Kabra from Mumbai topped the Chartered Accountancy final examination with 516 out of 600 marks, or 86 per cent, the results of which were announced today, July 6. ICAI CA result 2025 live updates ICAI Result 2025: Rajan Kabra tops CA final exam, Disha Ashish Gokhru in Inter exam Candidates can check the ICAI CA Foundation, Inter and Final exam results on the official website, As per the press release shared by the institute, Kolkata's Nishtha Bothra secured the second rank with 503 or 83.83 per cent marks. Manav Rakesh Shah from Mumbai is in the third place. The candidate has scored 493 or 82.17 per cent marks. In the CA Inter exam, Ghaziabad's Disha Ashish Gokhru has secured all India rank 1 with 513 out of 600 or 85.50 per cent marks. Devidan Yash Sandeep from Maharashtra's Aurangabad is the second topper with 503 or 83.83 per cent marks. Two candidates – Yamish Jain from Jaipur and Nilay Dangi from Udaipur – have secured the third rank in the Inter exam with 502 or 83.67 per cent marks. Vrinda Agarwal from Ghaziabad topped the Foundation exam with 362 or 90.5 per cent marks. Yadnesh Rajesh Narkar from Mumbai is the second topper with 359 or 89.75 per cent marks. Shardul Shekhar Vichare from Thane secured the third rank in the CA Foundation exam by scoring 358 or 89.5 per cent marks. ICAI informed that 66,943 candidates appeared for the CA Final exam in group 1, of whom 14,979 passed, and the pass percentage is 22.38 per cent. In group 2, a total of 46,173 students took the CA Final exam and 12,204 passed. The pass percentage in this group is 26.43 per cent. A total of 29,286 candidates took the exam in both groups, of whom 5,490 passed and the pass percentage is 18.75 per cent. In CA Inter, 97,034 students wrote the exam in group 1 and 14, 232 of them passed. The pass percentage is 14.67 per cent. In group 2, 72,069 students appeared, 15,502 passed and the pass percentage is 21.51 per cent. A total of 38,029 students appeared for the Inter exam in both groups, of whom 5,028 or 13.22 per cent passed. For the ICAI CA Foundation May exam, 82,662 candidates appeared and 12,474 of them passed. The pass percentage is 15.09 per cent.