ICAG Results: How to Check, Understand, and Act on Your Exam Results

Every diet, thousands of ICAG candidates refresh resultchecker.icagh.org wondering when their results will appear, what the codes mean when they do, and what their next move should be. ICAG runs a clean results portal — but it offers no context, no explanation of what to do next, and no guidance on the most common questions candidates ask.

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 didn't, 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.

1. ICAG Results at a Glance

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 3–4 weeks after the end of the examination diet
Script Review	Available for 1 month after results release, at GH¢1,100 per script
Next Examination Diet	March, July, and November sittings every year

2. 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 due to 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.

Step	Action	Details
1	Visit the Results Portal	Go to resultchecker.icagh.org in your browser
2	Enter Your Credentials	Provide your Index Number for the relevant sitting
3	Select the Exam Period	Choose the correct diet (e.g., July 2026, November 2026) from the dropdown
4	Submit	Click "Check Results" to view your results across all papers you sat or have credits for
5	Save Your Results	Take a screenshot or download a copy

If the page fails to load on release day, wait 30 minutes and try again. Server load is highest in the first few hours after release. If the problem persists after 24 hours, contact the ICAG Examinations Office at examinations@icagh.com or examsicag@gmail.com.

3. What Every Code on Your Results Screen Means

The ICAG results portal shows your score for paper(s) you took in that particular exam session. In some instances, a code may be displayed next to some paper(s) rather than a score. Understanding what each code means is essential — particularly the difference between "passed", “not taken”, "exempted", and "credited from a previous sitting".

Code	Meaning	What It Tells You
P	Previous Pass	You passed this paper in an earlier sitting. It is credited and you do not need to 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. You have not yet made another successful attempt since then. The paper is still outstanding and must be sat in a future diet
Numeric mark	Result for this sitting	A score of 50% or above means you passed. A score below 50% means you failed and must re-sit

The two most commonly confused codes are E (Exemption) and P (Previous Pass). Both mean you have credit for the paper and do not need to write it. The difference is how you got that credit — exemption is based on prior academic or professional qualifications applied for at registration. Previous pass is a paper you wrote and passed in an earlier ICAG sitting. For your records, the distinction matters: a P signals an exam you have actually written; an E does not.

The two most consequential codes are A (Absent) and NT (Not Taken). Both look similar at a glance but mean different things financially. An "A" means you registered, paid, and then did not sit — the fee is lost. An "NT" means you never registered in the first place — no fee was paid. If you see "A" against a paper you believed you sat, contact ICAG immediately to investigate.

4. 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.

A few practical implications candidates often miss:

• 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 a fresh examination.

• Each paper is judged independently. ICAG does not aggregate marks across papers or levels. A high score in one paper does not compensate for a low score in another. Every paper must individually reach 50%.

• The pass mark applies to every paper at every level. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 all use the same 50% threshold. This is unlike some qualifications where higher levels have higher passing standards.

• Previously passed papers stay passed. Once you have a P (Previous Pass) for a paper, it is credited permanently. You do not need to re-pass it even years later, regardless of whether the syllabus has been updated, unless the Institute specifically requires resyllabusing in extreme cases.

5. What to Do If You Passed

If you've passed papers this sitting, congratulations — here is what happens next, depending 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 MSL ICAG Subject Combination Strategy guide for the most efficient combinations
Passed some Level 2 papers but not all	Re-sit 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 MSL ICAG Level 3 Papers Explained guide for what to expect from each Professional Level paper
Passed all 14 papers (final qualification)	Apply for ICAG membership through the Member Services Department. You will need to submit a membership application, provide evidence of acceptable work experience, attend the ICAG Induction Course, and pay the membership fee

For students who have completed all papers and are ready to transition to full Chartered Accountant membership, the journey is not over — it is just beginning. The membership application process requires acceptable work experience evidence and attendance at the ICAG Induction Course before you officially earn the CA(Ghana) designation. Passing the exams qualifies you as a candidate for membership; the membership process itself confers the designation.

6. 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.

• Allow yourself one day to feel disappointed, then move on. Treating a failed result as a permanent assessment of your ability is the worst mistake you can make. Many ICAG members — including practising partners — failed papers in their qualification journey. What separates successful candidates from those who quit is what they do in the days after seeing the result.

• Identify what specifically went wrong. Was it content gaps? Time pressure in the exam hall? Technique issues — for example, not applying the right strategic framework in Paper 3.4? Inadequate practice with past questions? Get specific. The Chief Examiner's Report for the diet (published on icagh.org after each sitting) often reveals exactly what the examiners saw in candidate scripts that didn't reach 50%.

• Decide whether to request a script review. If you genuinely believe your paper was marked incorrectly — particularly if you're close to the pass mark — you can apply to ICAG to view your marked script for GH¢1,100 within one month of results release. This is reviewed in Section 7 of this guide.

• Plan your re-sit preparation differently. Repeating the same study approach that didn't work the first time is the most common reason candidates fail the re-sit too. Identify what changes: different study materials, more past question practice under timed conditions, a structured tuition programme, or one of the targeted intervention courses designed specifically 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 attracts a GH¢400 penalty and the window closes one week after the standard deadline.

If you need targeted support for a specific paper you have failed, MSL's ICAG Tuition Programme is designed for exactly that situation: intensive, focused preparation by senior tutors aimed at candidates who must pass a specific paper at the next sitting. Details at mslbusinessschool.com/icag.

7. How to Request a Script Review

If you believe your script was incorrectly marked — 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), but 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:

• The window is one month. You must apply within one month of the results release for that specific diet. Late applications are not accepted.

• The fee is GH¢1,100 per script. Each paper you want to review costs GH¢1,100. There is no bundle discount for multiple scripts.

• The application is made to ICAG directly. Submit your request through the ICAG student portal or in writing to the ICAG Examinations Office (examinations@icagh.com or examsicag@gmail.com). Include your full name, Student Registration Number, Index Number, the specific paper(s) you want to review, and the diet.

• What you will see. You will receive permission to view your marked script. You can see how the examiner allocated marks question by question. You can identify whether marks were missed (e.g., a correct answer not awarded marks) or where you fell short.

• What happens next. If the review reveals a clear marking error, ICAG may adjust your mark. If the review confirms the original mark, you have closure — you know exactly why you fell short and what to focus on for the re-sit.

• Realistic expectations. Most script reviews confirm the original mark. ICAG's marking is generally rigorous, and the examiner reviews are quality-controlled. The value of the review is less often a mark change and more often a clear diagnostic of where your answers fell short, which sharpens your re-sit preparation.

8. 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.

Approximate historical patterns:

Exam Diet	Approximate Results Release
March	Typically before end of March
July	Typically before end of July
November	Typically before end of November

ICAG announces the official release date through the Institute's website, the student portal, and sometimes via email to registered students. Most students learn about results release 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 on that day.

9. Common Results Portal Issues and Fixes

A few situations come up every diet on results day. Here is what to do for each.

• The portal will not load. Server load is heaviest in the first few hours after release. Wait 30 minutes to an hour and try again. Try a different browser. Try from a different device. If it still doesn't load after 24 hours, the issue is not the portal — contact ICAG support.

• You've entered correct details but get "no results found". Double-check your Student Registration Number (SRN). It is different from your Index Number, and your Index Number is what is needed. The Index Number appears on your Authority-to-Sit for that specific diet.

• You see "A" against a paper you actually sat. This is very rare but can happen — usually an administrative error. Contact the ICAG Examinations Office immediately at examinations@icagh.com with your details and proof of attendance (your Authority-to-Sit and ideally any contemporaneous confirmation from the centre supervisor on the day).

• You see a paper missing from your results altogether. This can happen if there was a registration or processing error. Contact ICAG with your registration confirmation for that diet.

• Your results show a score below your expectation. First, request a script review (Section 7 above). The review process exists precisely for this situation.

If none of these fixes work, the formal escalation route is the ICAG Examinations Office at examinations@icagh.com / examsicag@gmail.com.

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