ICAG Results: How to Check, Understand, and Act on Your Exam Results
ICAG Results · Complete Guide
Every diet, thousands of candidates refresh resultchecker.icagh.org wondering when results land, what the codes mean, and what to do next. This guide explains how to check your ICAG results, what every code means, what counts as a pass, and exactly what to do — whether you passed or failed.
ICAG runs a clean results portal, but it offers no context: no explanation of what the codes mean, no guidance on what to do next, and no answer to the questions every candidate asks the moment their results appear. The result is the same anxious scramble every diet.
This guide fills that gap. It covers how to check your ICAG results, exactly what every code on the results screen means, what counts as a pass, what to do if you passed, what to do if you did not, and the formal process for requesting a script review if you believe your paper was marked incorrectly. It is updated each diet to reflect the current results cycle.
ICAG results at a glance
- Where to check
- resultchecker.icagh.org
- What you need
- Your Index Number, taken from your Authority-to-Sit for that diet
- Pass mark
- 50% in every paper, with no scaling or partial pass
- Typical release time
- Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the end of the examination diet
- Script review
- Available for one month after results release, at GHS 1,100 per script
- Examination diets
- March, July and November sittings every year
- If something looks wrong
- Contact the ICAG Examinations Office at examinations@icagh.com
ICAG results at a glance
The essentials of the ICAG results cycle in one place. Each point is explained in detail in the sections that follow.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Where to check | resultchecker.icagh.org |
| What you need | Your Index Number from your Authority-to-Sit |
| Pass mark | 50% in every paper |
| Typical release time | Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the end of the examination diet |
| Script review | Available for one month after results release, at GHS 1,100 per script |
| Next examination diet | March, July and November sittings every year |
How to check your ICAG results, step by step
The ICAG results portal is straightforward, but two practical issues catch candidates out every diet. The portal becomes very slow on release day under heavy traffic, and candidates sometimes confuse their Student Registration Number (SRN) with their Index Number. Your Index Number is what you need to check your results.
Visit the results portal
Go to resultchecker.icagh.org in your browser.
Enter your credentials
Provide your Index Number for the relevant sitting. This is the number printed on your Authority-to-Sit for that diet, not your Student Registration Number.
Select the exam period
Choose the correct diet, for example July 2026 or November 2026, from the dropdown.
Submit
Click “Check Results” to view your results across all papers you sat, or hold credits for, in that sitting.
Save your results
Take a screenshot or download a copy for your records.
If the page fails to load on release day, wait around 30 minutes and try again. Server load is highest in the first few hours after release. If the problem persists after 24 hours, the issue is not the portal: contact the ICAG Examinations Office.
What every code on your results screen means
Your results screen shows a code or a numeric mark against each paper. Here is what each one means.
| Code | Meaning | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| P | Previous Pass | You passed this paper in an earlier sitting. It is credited — you do not write it again. |
| E | Exemption | You were granted an exemption for this paper based on your prior qualifications. Credited — you do not write it. |
| A | Absent | You registered for the paper but did not show up. The fee is not refunded. You must register and pay again for the next sitting. |
| NT | Not Taken | You did not register for this paper in this sitting. The paper is still outstanding and must be sat in a future diet. |
| F | Previous Fail | You registered for this paper in a previous sitting and failed, with no successful attempt since. The paper is still outstanding. |
| Numeric mark | Result for this sitting | 50% or above means you passed. Below 50% means you failed and must re-sit. |
Read carefully · The codes candidates confuse
The two most commonly confused codes are E (Exemption) and P (Previous Pass). Both mean you have credit and do not need to write the paper. The difference is how you earned that credit: an exemption is based on prior academic or professional qualifications, while a P signals a paper you have actually written and passed.
The two most consequential codes are A (Absent) and NT (Not Taken). An “A” means you registered, paid, and then did not sit — the fee is lost. An “NT” means you never registered, so no fee was paid. If you see “A” against a paper you believe you sat, contact ICAG immediately to investigate.
The 50% pass mark: what counts and what doesn’t
The pass mark for every ICAG examination paper is 50%. There is no scaling, no curve adjustment, and no partial pass. You either reach 50% and pass, or fall below 50% and re-sit.
Partial passes do not exist
If you score 48% on a paper, you have not “almost passed” — you have failed and must re-sit the entire paper. There is no credit carried forward for marks gained on the failed attempt. The re-sit is the whole paper, from the start.
A pass is permanent
Once you pass a paper at 50% or above, it stays passed and is credited to your record. You keep that credit regardless of whether the syllabus is later updated, unless the Institute specifically requires re-syllabusing in extreme cases.
What to do if you passed
If you passed papers this sitting, congratulations. What happens next depends on where you are in the qualification.
| Your situation | Next step |
|---|---|
| Passed some Level 1 papers but not all | Register for the remaining Level 1 papers in the next diet. If only one Level 1 paper remains, you can add up to 4 Level 2 papers in the same sitting. |
| Completed Level 1, moving to Level 2 | Plan your Level 2 paper sequence. See the ICAG Subject Combination Strategy guide for the most efficient combinations. |
| Passed some Level 2 papers but not all | Re-sit the remaining Level 2 papers next diet. If only one Level 2 paper remains, you can also write any number of Level 3 papers in the same sitting. |
| Completed Level 2, moving to Level 3 | Begin Level 3. See the ICAG Level 3 Papers Explained guide for what to expect from each Professional Level paper. |
| Completed all papers | Begin the membership process: submit a membership application, provide evidence of acceptable work experience, attend the ICAG Induction Course, and pay the membership fee. |
For candidates who have completed all papers, the journey is not over — it is just beginning. Passing the examinations qualifies you as a candidate for membership; the membership process itself, including acceptable work experience and the ICAG Induction Course, is what confers the CA(Ghana) designation.
What to do if you failed
Failing a paper, or several, is more common than most candidates realise, particularly at Level 2 and Level 3 where pass rates often sit between 30% and 50% across papers. A failure is not a verdict on your capacity. It is data about what your preparation missed, and a signal to change your approach for the re-sit. Here is what to do, in order.
Read the Chief Examiner’s Report
Published on icagh.org after each sitting, it often reveals exactly what the examiners saw in candidate scripts that did not reach 50% — the recurring errors, omissions, and weak technique that cost marks.
Decide whether to request a script review
If you genuinely believe your paper was marked incorrectly, particularly if you are close to the pass mark, you can apply to view your marked script for GHS 1,100 within one month of results release. This is covered in Section 7.
Plan your re-sit preparation differently
Repeating the same study approach that did not work is the most common reason candidates fail the re-sit too. Identify what changes: different materials, more past-question practice under timed conditions, a structured tuition programme, or a targeted intervention course designed for re-sits.
Register for the next sitting promptly
ICAG registration windows are tight. Once you have decided to re-sit, register early — late registration risks missing the diet entirely.
If you need targeted support for a specific paper you have failed, MSL’s ICAG Tuition Programme is built for exactly that situation: intensive, focused preparation by senior tutors aimed at candidates who must pass a specific paper at the next sitting.
How to request a script review
If you believe your script was marked incorrectly — for example, you scored 47% on a paper you felt confident about — you can apply for permission to view your marked script. This is not a remark in the formal sense; ICAG does not automatically re-mark on request. It allows you to see how the examiner marked your paper and gives you grounds to appeal if there is a clear error.
The script review process
- Window
- One month. You must apply within one month of the results release for that specific diet. Late applications are not accepted.
- Fee
- GHS 1,100 per script. Each paper you want to review costs GHS 1,100. There is no bundle discount for multiple scripts.
- How to apply
- Through the ICAG Examinations Office at examinations@icagh.com or examsicag@gmail.com.
- Possible outcome
- If the review reveals a clear marking error, ICAG may adjust your mark. If it confirms the original mark, you gain a precise diagnostic of where you fell short.
Realistic expectations. Most script reviews confirm the original mark. ICAG’s marking is generally rigorous and quality-controlled. The value of a review is less often a mark change and more often a clear picture of where your answers fell short, which sharpens your re-sit preparation.
When ICAG releases results
ICAG does not publish a fixed results release date in advance. Results typically appear on resultchecker.icagh.org approximately three to four weeks after the end of an examination diet, though this can vary.
| Examination diet | Approximate results release |
|---|---|
| March | Typically before the end of March |
| July | Typically before the end of July |
| November | Typically before the end of November |
ICAG announces the official release through its own channels, and many candidates learn that results are live through word of mouth on the day. A practical tip: in the days approaching the typical release window, check the portal once daily rather than refreshing constantly. ICAG generally announces release on a specific day, and the portal often goes live almost immediately.
Common results portal issues and fixes
A few situations come up every diet on results day. Here is what to do for each.
| Issue | What to do |
|---|---|
| The portal will not load | Server load is heaviest in the first few hours after release. Wait 30 to 60 minutes and try again, try a different browser, and try a different device. If it still does not load after 24 hours, contact ICAG support. |
| “No results found” with correct details | Check that you are using your Index Number, not your Student Registration Number (SRN). They are different. Your Index Number appears on your Authority-to-Sit for that specific diet. |
| “A” against a paper you sat | Contact ICAG immediately to investigate. An “A” means the records show you did not sit, so it needs to be queried and corrected. |
If none of these fixes work, the formal escalation route is the ICAG Examinations Office at examinations@icagh.com or examsicag@gmail.com.
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Key terms in this guide
- Index Number
- The number printed on your Authority-to-Sit for a specific diet. It is what you enter at resultchecker.icagh.org to view your results.
- SRN
- Student Registration Number. Your permanent ICAG student identifier. It is different from the Index Number and is not used to check results.
- Diet
- An ICAG examination sitting. ICAG runs three diets a year, in March, July and November.
- Authority-to-Sit
- The document confirming you are registered to sit specific papers in a diet. It carries the Index Number you use to check results.
- Pass Mark
- The minimum score required to pass an ICAG paper, fixed at 50%. There is no scaling, curve, or partial pass.
- Script Review
- A paid process to view your marked script, available for one month after results release at GHS 1,100 per script. It is not an automatic remark.
- Chief Examiner’s Report
- A report published on icagh.org after each diet, summarising how candidates performed and the common errors that cost marks on each paper.
- CA(Ghana)
- Chartered Accountant (Ghana). The designation conferred after passing all papers and completing the ICAG membership process, including work experience and the Induction Course.
- Re-sit
- Writing a failed paper again at a future diet. The whole paper is re-sat; no marks carry forward from the failed attempt.
Key points to remember
- Check results at resultchecker.icagh.org using your Index Number from your Authority-to-Sit, not your SRN.
- The pass mark is 50% on every paper, with no scaling, curve, or partial pass. A pass is permanent and credited for good.
- Learn the codes: P and E mean credit (passed vs exempted); A means you paid but did not sit; NT means you never registered; F is an outstanding previous fail.
- Results usually appear 3 to 4 weeks after the diet (March, July, November), with no fixed date announced in advance.
- If you failed, read the Chief Examiner’s Report, consider a script review (GHS 1,100 per script, within one month), change your preparation, and register early.
- Most script reviews confirm the original mark, but the diagnostic they provide sharpens your re-sit.
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Explore MSL ICAG TuitionSources: ICAG results checking, codes, pass mark, script review and release timing are sourced from the ICAG results portal (resultchecker.icagh.org), ICAG’s official website (icagh.org), the ICAG Examinations Office, and MSL Business School’s verified guidance for the current results cycle. Results release dates are not fixed in advance by ICAG; the windows shown are approximate historical patterns. Verify current figures and dates with ICAG before acting.
