CA Inter September 2025 Pass Percentage Drops by 4% - What Might Be the Reason?

CA Inter September 2025 Pass Percentage Drops by 4% - What Might Be the Reason?

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Isha GargUpdated on 03 Nov 2025, 03:23 PM IST

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced the CA Intermediate September 2025 results on November 3, 2025, at 11 am. The data reveals a sharp drop in CA Inter September 2025 pass percentages compared to previous sessions. According to official figures, Group 1 recorded a pass percentage of 9.43% and Group 2 achieved 27.14%. Both groups together saw a pass percentage of 10.06% (3,663 passed out of 36,398 appeared). This marks a significant decline, particularly in Group 1, which dropped over 4% from the May 2025 attempt, which saw a pass rate of 14.67%.

CA Inter September 2025 Pass Percentage Drops by 4% - What Might Be the Reason?
CA Inter September 2025 Pass Percentage Drops by 4% - What Might Be the Reason?

CA Intermediate Pass Percentage September 2025

Group(s)

No. of candidates appeared

No. of candidates passed

Pass percentage

Group I

93,074

8,780

9.43%

Group II

69,768

18,938

27.14%

Both Groups

36,398

3,663

10.06%

Comparison With Previous 2025 Sessions

Exam session

Group 1 pass %

Group 2 pass %

Both groups pass %

September 2024

15.17%

15.99%

5.66%

Jan 2025

14.17%

22.16%

14.05%

May 2025

14.67%

21.51%

13.22%

September 2025

9.43%

27.14%

10.06%

Likely Reasons for the Pass Percentage Drop in CA Inter September 2025

  • Historically Lower September Session Percentage

September sessions have consistently shown lower pass percentages. For example, in September 2024, only 5.66% of candidates cleared both groups. The September 2025 pass percentage for Group 1 declined to 9.43% compared to 15.17% in the previous year.

  • Higher Number of Candidates

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Around 93,000 candidates appeared for Group 1 in September 2025. This large number shows the high interest in the CA Intermediate exam. It also led to differences in preparation levels and overall performance among students.

  • Short Preparation Window

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Students who wrote the exam in May 2025 and reappeared in September 2025 had only a few months to prepare. The short gap reduced their time for proper revision and study. This may have affected their scores, especially for those working or doing articleship.

  • Higher Difficulty Level

According to many students, Group 1 papers in the September 2025 session were more difficult and lengthy, particularly in subjects like Accounting, Taxation, and Law. Such papers tend to bring down overall scores even among well-prepared candidates, contributing to the low pass percentage.

  • Stricter Evaluation Standards

There are speculations that ICAI may have tightened its evaluation criteria this session to maintain consistency in grading standards across all attempts. The focus on conceptual clarity and presentation quality could have led to lower marking in descriptive papers.

CA Intermediate Pass Percentage Last 5 Years

Exam Session

Group 1 Pass %

Group 2 Pass %

Both Groups Pass %

Nov 2020 (New)

25.64%

21.85%

17.09%

Nov 2020 (Old)

11.75%

15.11%

1.81%

July 2021 (New)

29.11%

22.2%

10.49%

July 2021 (Old)

4.34%

30.13%

0.66%

Dec 2021 (New)

21.78%

11.81%

11.56%

Dec 2021 (Old)

5.39%

16.79%

0.91%

May 2022

13.30%

12.45%

5.46%

Dec 2022

21.19%

24.44%

12.72%

May 2023

18.95%

23.44%

10.24%

Nov 2023

16.78%

19.18%

9.73%

May 2024

27.15%

18.28%

18.42%

Sep 2024

15.17%

15.99%

5.66%

Jan 2025

14.17%

22.16%

14.05%

May 2025

14.67%

21.51%

13.22%

Sep 2025

9.43%

27.14%

10.06%

The CA Inter September 2025 pass percentage falls to 10.06%, a sharp decline of over 4% from the May 2025 attempt. Though lower results are often seen in September sessions, this outcome highlights the need for strategic preparation and not just last-minute efforts.

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For being eligible for the direct entry route in CA i.e for giving CA Intermediate exam directly without apppearing for the CA foundation exam you need to atleast complete your graduation. Since you have just completed your second semester exam you are not eligible for the direct entry route as you have not completed your graduation. Hence, you must prepare for your CA foundation exam first . Only when you clear CA foundation you will be eligibe for appearing for your CA intermediate exam.

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