1. Result Release Date Confirmed
First, ICAI has officially set the result date. The May 2025 exams for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final will be out on July 6, 2025.
- Final & Intermediate: around 2 PM.
- Foundation: around 5 PM indiatimes.com+15m.economictimes.com+15edexlive.com+15zeroinfy.in.
Next, students can check their scores on icai.nic.in, icaiexam.icai.org, or caresults.icai.org youtube.com+14m.economictimes.com+14edexlive.com+14.
2. Timing & Download Steps
Moreover, results are released based on exam level. So, mark your calendar.
- After results go live, log in using roll number, registration number, and password.
- Enter the captcha, click Check Result, then download your scorecard indiatimes.com+3m.economictimes.com+3edexlive.com+3.
- Also, the top 50 merit list will be published for each level m.economictimes.com+1edexlive.com+1.
For details, see the how-to-download link.
3. Passing Criteria
What does passing mean?
- Score at least 40% in each paper.
- Secure a 50% aggregate in the group.
- Both conditions must be met to pass that level youtube.com+13m.economictimes.com+13indiatimes.com+13.
Thus, you need both subject-wise and total marks.
4. Final-Level Pass Percentage & Stats
Turning to data, the Final level pass rate typically falls between 10–20%.
- In November 2024, group-wise pass rates were:
- Group I – 16.8%; Group II – 21.36%; both groups – 13.44% shiksha.com+4finance.careers360.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4zeroinfy.in+2indianexpress.com+2finance.careers360.com+2.
This year’s results likely mirror these figures. More details on numbers will come post-result.
Check our pass percentage analysis once ICAI updates.
5. Why Timing Matters
Furthermore, the timing isn’t random.
- The campus placement drive opens July 10–20 indiatimes.com+2finance.careers360.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2youtube.com+7caclubindia.com+7youtube.com+7finance.careers360.com+2edexlive.com+2indiatimes.com+2.
- Results must be out before that so successful candidates can register edexlive.com+1indiatimes.com+1.
Also, candidates from Nov 2024 who missed earlier placements can now apply indiatimes.com.
6. Post-Result Options
After results come out, students have clear next steps:
- Passed: Apply for ICAI membership, join placement drives, secure articleship, or start new courses.
- Failed in one group: Try to pass the other group later and carry forward marks if possible.
- Failed both groups: Should plan for repreparation and register early.
For clarity, see the next steps section.
7. Foundation & Intermediate Levels
Typically, intermediate and foundation pass rates are higher than Final.
- The Foundation May 2025 pass rate hovered around 21–22% for both genders navbharattimes.indiatimes.comeconomictimes.indiatimes.comindianexpress.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com+6finance.careers360.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6m.economictimes.com+2caclubindia.com+2zeroinfy.in+2.
Despite higher percentages, these levels remain competitive and tough.
8. Exam Delays & Context
Additionally, note the exams were rescheduled due to national tensions in May timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4m.economictimes.com+4timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4.
- Final papers scheduled early May were postponed for safety reasons.
- Still, ICAI has stuck to the July 6 result deadline zeroinfy.in+5m.economictimes.com+5edexlive.com+5.
9. Long-Term Trends & Insights
Looking at past data:
| Session | Group I Pass% | Group II Pass% | Both Groups Pass% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 16.8% | 21.36% | 13.44% |
| May 2024 | 27.35% | 36.35% | 19.88% |
| May 2023 | 11.91% | 31.43% | 8.33% |
Thus, Final results vary widely. But the trend shows some recovery in recent result cycles edexlive.com+1youtube.com+1.
10. Why These Results Matter
Finally, earning a CA degree changes lives.
- Graduates enter fields in finance, audit, tax, consulting, or even become entrepreneurs timesofindia.indiatimes.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10youtube.com+10finance.careers360.com.
- ICAI members can also gain Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees through collaboration with IGNOU en.wikipedia.org.
- With a CA title, one gains access to campus placements, firm offers, and a broad career network.
Therefore, these results impact both career and future education.
🔗 Sections & Quick Links
#download-steps
- Visit one of the official sites.
- Click the Result Portal.
- Fill in credentials and captcha.
- View and download your scorecard.
- Print or save for future reference.
#pass-stats
- Final group-I and II rates from Nov 2024 were ~17% and 21% respectively, combined ~13% indiatimes.comcaexams.in+6edexlive.com+6indiatimes.com+6zeroinfy.in+7indianexpress.com+7caclubindia.com+7indiatimes.com+2m.economictimes.com+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2caclubindia.com+4zeroinfy.in+4m.economictimes.com+4.
- Foundation 2025 pass rate: ~21.5%, nearly equal for both genders youtube.com.
More data will come after results are published.
#after-results
- Passed Final: Apply for ICAI membership. Start articleship. Join placements (July 10 onwards).
- Passed one group: Prepare for the other group. Use marks exemption.
- Failed both: Plan for June or Nov attempts. Join coaching or study groups.
- Intermediate/Foundation: Register for the next levels as per exam schedule.
#trends
- Pass rates in May sessions generally rule between 10–20% for all groups.
- Occasionally, May sessions see slightly higher success than Nov sessions indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com.
✅ In Summary
ICAI’s May 2025 results, due on July 6, mark a key moment for thousands.
- Finalists eager to join the CA world.
- Others ready to regroup and reattempt.
Since final group pass rates remain low, the results underline the tough nature of the course. Nevertheless, many have crossed this milestone. Now, the focus shifts to career steps, registrations, and preparations for next exams.
Wishing all candidates the very best.
