ICAI Passing Criteria 2025

Note: Always verify the latest rules on. Rules below are based on ICAI guidelines as of 2025. Contact BCA for counselling: +91 75882 44440

Minimum Marks to Pass

• Per Subject Minimum40% (40/100)
• Aggregate Minimum50% (200/400)
• Total Papers4 Papers
• Total Marks400 Marks

Exemption Rules

• Score 60% or above in a paper → get exemption for 3 future attempts
• Exemption means you don't need to appear in that paper again
• Exempted paper marks are carried forward for aggregate calculation
• Exemption can be availed or opted out at the time of exam form filling

Minimum Marks to Pass

• Per Subject Minimum40% (40/100)
• Per Group Aggregate50% (200/400)
• Total Papers (New)6 Papers
• GroupsGroup 1 + Group 2

Important Rules

• Can appear in one group or both groups in same attempt
• Exemption: Score 60%+ in a subject → exempt for next 3 attempts
• Clear one group, then attempt the other — no time limit
• New Scheme (2023 onwards) — 6 papers instead of 8

Group 1 — Papers

Group 2 — Papers