"System Needs Reform": CA May 2025 Results Draw Mixed Reactions
The ICAI CA May 2025 results have ignited a flurry of responses from aspirants, educators, and finance professionals. While toppers like Rajan Kabra were celebrated nationwide, others voiced frustration over what many called "unrealistically low" pass rates.
🎓 Students Speak
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“I studied for 15 months straight and still couldn’t clear Group II. What more does ICAI want?” — Ankita Shah, Mumbai
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“This is mentally exhausting. ICAI should focus more on transparency in checking.” — @udit_for_finance on X
🎙️ Educator Views
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Prof. Vivek Iyer (CA Mentor, Unacademy): “The gap between conceptual clarity and ICAI’s evolving paper patterns is widening. We need recalibrated coaching methodologies.”
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CA Rashmi Sethi (Exam Strategist): “The failure rate isn’t just about toughness — it’s about misaligned preparation. Students are still memorizing when papers are testing application.”
💬 Social Buzz
On X (formerly Twitter), hashtags like #CAResult, #ICAI, and #JusticeForCAs trended for hours.
"CA isn't just a course, it's an emotional rollercoaster."
— @RohitNumbersGuy
Even some chartered accountants questioned ICAI’s checking mechanism, urging for “more transparency and digital evaluation audits.”