CA Foundation May 2026: Is 240 Marks a Safe Score?

240 marks out of 400 in CA Foundation May 2026 is a safe passing score — it equals 60% aggregate, which is 40 marks above the minimum pass threshold of 200, provided you have scored at least 40 marks in each individual paper.

CA Foundation May 2026 results are expected on June 29, 2026 on the official ICAI portal at icaiexam.icai.org. With four papers of 100 marks each and a dual pass condition — 50% aggregate plus 40% per paper — a total of 240 marks gives students a comfortable buffer above the minimum. This article breaks down exactly what 240 marks means for your result, paper-wise safety thresholds, and exemption eligibility.

• CA Foundation May 2026 total marks: 400 (100 marks per paper across four papers)
• Minimum aggregate required to pass: 200 marks (50%)
• Minimum per paper required to pass: 40 marks (40%)
• 240 marks = 60% aggregate — 40 marks above the aggregate pass line
• At 60% average per paper, you are eligible for paper-level exemptions in any paper where your individual score is 60 or above
• CA Foundation May 2026 result is expected on June 29, 2026

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CA Foundation May 2026 Total Marks and Passing Criteria

The CA Foundation exam is conducted by ICAI across four papers, each carrying 100 marks, for a total of 400 marks. To be declared passed, students must satisfy both of the following conditions at the same time:

• Score at least 40 marks (40%) in each individual paper
• Score at least 200 marks (50%) in aggregate across all four papers

Falling below 40 in even one paper results in a fail, regardless of the aggregate total. This dual condition makes per-paper performance as important as the overall score.

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Is 240 Marks Safe in CA Foundation May 2026?

Yes, 240 marks is a safe score in CA Foundation May 2026, subject to the individual paper condition being met. Here is why:

• 240 out of 400 = 60% aggregate, which is 40 marks above the 200-mark (50%) pass threshold
• The 40-mark aggregate buffer means the score sits firmly in the pass zone with no marginal risk
• A 60% overall average also makes you eligible for paper-level exemptions in papers where your individual score is 60 or more

However, 240 marks is only safe if every paper score is 40 or above. A student with 240 aggregate but only 38 in one paper would still fail. The table below shows common safe and borderline scenarios at 240 total marks.

The fail scenario above shows that aggregate alone does not guarantee a pass. Students must check their individual paper marks once the result is out on June 29, 2026.

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Paper-wise Score Distribution at 240 Marks

Since 240 total marks can come from many different paper-wise combinations, it is important to understand the safe floor per paper. At a balanced distribution of 60 marks per paper, each score sits 20 marks above the individual pass threshold of 40, making the score comfortably safe.

Students who score unevenly across papers should verify that no paper has dropped below 40. Any shortfall in one paper cannot be compensated by higher marks in another.

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Previous Year CA Foundation May Pass Percentages

CA Foundation pass rates have historically ranged between 20% and 30%, making it one of the more competitive professional foundation exams. Based on previous year trends, students scoring 55% or above in aggregate with no paper below 40 have consistently cleared the exam. A score of 240 marks (60%) places students in a safe band above the typical passing score range.

Given the low overall pass rates, a score of 240 marks (60%) puts you well ahead of the majority of students who appear for the exam. The figures above are based on previous year trends and the CA Foundation May 2026 pass percentage will be published with the official result.

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Exemption Eligibility at 240 Marks

ICAI grants a paper-level exemption to students who score 60 marks or more in an individual paper but fail the overall exam due to a low score in another paper. The exemption is valid for the next three consecutive attempts, and students need not re-appear in the exempted paper.

If you score 240 total and pass all four papers with 40 or more in each, you clear CA Foundation May 2026 outright and exemptions do not apply. The exemption rule benefits students who perform strongly in some papers but fall short in one or two — and a 240-aggregate student who fails only due to one paper below 40 can retain the scores in papers where they scored 60 or more.