ICAG Results: How to Check, Understand, and Act on Your Exam Results
The complete guide to ICAG results: how to check them, what every code on the screen means, what counts as a pass, and exactly what to do next, whether you passed or you did not.
Go to resultchecker.icagh.org and enter the Index Number printed on your Authority-to-Sit for that diet, not your Student Registration Number. Select the correct sitting and submit. Results usually appear three to four weeks after the diet ends, and ICAG does not publish a fixed release date in advance. The pass mark is 50% in every paper, with no scaling and no partial pass. If you believe a paper was marked incorrectly, you can apply to view your marked script within one month of release, at GHS 1,100 per script.
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. This guide fills that gap. It covers how to check your results, what every code means, what counts as a pass, what to do if you passed, what to do if you did not, the formal script review process, and the portal problems that come up every diet.
Last reviewed and updated , against the ICAG results portal, ICAG’s official website and the ICAG Examinations Office. Results release dates are not fixed in advance by ICAG; the windows shown are approximate historical patterns.
- 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 and no partial pass
- Typical release time
- Approximately three to four weeks after the end of the diet
- Script review
- Within one month of results release, at GHS 1,100 per script
- Examination diets
- March, July and November sittings every year
- After the final paper
- Passing every paper starts the membership process; it does not by itself confer CA (Ghana)
- If something looks wrong
- Contact the ICAG Examinations Office at examinations@icagh.com
How to check your ICAG results
The portal itself is straightforward, but two practical issues catch candidates out every diet. It slows to a crawl on release day under heavy traffic, and candidates routinely confuse their Student Registration Number with their Index Number. The Index Number is what the portal needs.
Visit the results portal
Go to resultchecker.icagh.org in your browser.
Enter your Index Number
Use the Index Number for the relevant sitting. It is printed on your Authority-to-Sit for that diet, and it is not your Student Registration Number.
Select the exam period
Choose the correct diet from the dropdown, for example July 2026 or November 2026.
Submit
Click Check Results to view your results across every paper you sat, or hold credit for, in that sitting.
Save your results
Take a screenshot or download a copy for your records before you close the page.
Release day · A practical note
If the page fails to load on release day, wait around 30 minutes and try again. Server load is heaviest in the first few hours. If the problem is still there after 24 hours, the issue is not traffic: contact the ICAG Examinations Office.
What every code on your results screen means
Your results screen shows either a code or a numeric mark against each paper. Here is what each one means, and what it tells you about the work still ahead.
| Code | Meaning | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| P | Previous Pass | You passed this paper in an earlier sitting. It is credited, so you do not write it again. |
| E | Exemption | You were granted an exemption for this paper on your prior qualifications. Credited, so you do not write it. |
| A | Absent | You registered for the paper but did not sit it. The fee is not refunded, and you must register and pay again for the next sitting. |
| NT | Not Taken | You did not register for this paper in this sitting. It remains 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 is a pass. Below 50% is a fail, and the whole paper must be re-sat. |
Read carefully · The codes candidates confuse
The two most commonly confused codes are E and P. Both mean you hold credit and do not need to write the paper. The difference is how the credit was earned: an exemption rests on prior academic or professional qualifications, while a P marks a paper you have actually written and passed.
The two most consequential codes are A and NT. An A means you registered, paid, and then did not sit, so the fee is lost. An NT means you never registered, so no fee was paid. If you see an A against a paper you believe you sat, contact ICAG immediately to have it investigated.
The 50% pass mark: what counts and what does not
The pass mark for every ICAG paper is 50%. There is no scaling, no curve adjustment, and no partial pass. You either reach 50% and pass, or fall below it and re-sit.
Partial passes do not exist
A score of 48% is not an almost-pass. It is a fail, and the entire paper must be re-sat. No credit is carried forward for marks gained on the failed attempt, and the re-sit covers 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 even if the syllabus is later updated, unless the Institute specifically requires re-syllabusing in exceptional cases.
What to do if you passed
If you cleared papers this sitting, congratulations. What comes next depends on where you now stand in the qualification.
| Your situation | Next step |
|---|---|
| Passed some Level 1 papers but not all | Register for the remaining Level 1 papers next diet. If only one Level 1 paper remains, you can add up to four Level 2 papers in the same sitting. |
| Completed Level 1, moving to Level 2 | Plan your Level 2 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 each Professional Level paper demands. |
| 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 every paper, the qualification is not finished at the results screen. Passing the examinations makes you a candidate for membership. The membership process itself, including acceptable work experience and the 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 realize, 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 scripts that did not reach 50%: the recurring errors, the omissions, and the weak technique that cost marks.
Decide whether to request a script review
If you genuinely believe a paper was marked incorrectly, particularly where you sat close to the pass mark, you can apply to view your marked script for GHS 1,100 within one month of release. Section 06 covers the process.
Prepare differently for the re-sit
Repeating the study approach that did not work is the most common reason candidates fail the re-sit too. Decide what changes: different materials, more past-question practice under timed conditions, structured tuition, or a targeted intervention course built 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, the MSL ICAG Tuition Program is built for exactly that situation: intensive, focused preparation by senior tutors, aimed at candidates who must clear a named paper at the next sitting.
How to request a script review
If you believe your script was marked incorrectly, for example a 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 lets you see how the examiner marked your paper, and gives you grounds to appeal if there is a clear error.
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 reviewed costs GHS 1,100, and 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 marking is 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 is exactly what sharpens the re-sit.
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 hear that results are live by word of mouth on the day. A practical tip: as the typical window approaches, 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 afterwards.
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 fails after 24 hours, contact ICAG support. |
| No results found, with correct details | Check that you are using your Index Number and not your Student Registration Number. They are different. The Index Number appears on your Authority-to-Sit for that specific diet. |
| An A against a paper you sat | Contact ICAG immediately. 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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ICAG results: frequently asked questions
How do I check my ICAG results?
Go to resultchecker.icagh.org, enter your Index Number for the relevant sitting, select the correct diet from the dropdown, and click Check Results. The Index Number is printed on your Authority-to-Sit and is different from your Student Registration Number. Save a screenshot or download a copy. On release day the portal runs slowly under heavy traffic, so if it fails to load, wait around 30 minutes and try again.
What is the ICAG pass mark?
The pass mark for every ICAG paper is 50%. There is no scaling, no curve adjustment, and no partial pass. A score of 50% or above is a pass; below 50% is a fail, and the entire paper must be re-sat with no marks carried forward. Once a paper is passed at 50% or above, it is credited permanently.
What do the codes on the ICAG results screen mean?
P means Previous Pass, a paper passed in an earlier sitting and credited. E means Exemption, credited on prior qualifications. A means Absent: you registered and paid but did not sit, and the fee is lost. NT means Not Taken: you did not register, so the paper is still outstanding. F means Previous Fail, registered and failed before and still outstanding. A numeric mark is the result for the current sitting, where 50% or above is a pass.
What is the difference between an A and an NT on ICAG results?
They look similar but differ financially. An A means you registered and paid for the paper but did not sit it, so the fee is lost and you must register and pay again. An NT means you never registered for the paper in that sitting, so no fee was paid and the paper is simply outstanding. If you see an A against a paper you believe you sat, contact ICAG immediately to investigate.
When does ICAG release exam results?
ICAG does not publish a fixed 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. Historically, March diet results appear before the end of March, July results before the end of July, and November results before the end of November. ICAG announces the official release through its own channels.
What should I do if I failed an ICAG paper?
Failing is common, especially at Level 2 and Level 3 where pass rates often sit between 30% and 50%. Read the Chief Examiner’s Report on icagh.org to see what cost marks, decide whether to request a script review if you were close to the pass mark, change your re-sit preparation rather than repeating the same approach, and register promptly for the next diet, because registration windows are tight.
How do I request an ICAG script review?
If you believe your script was marked incorrectly, you can apply to view your marked script. You must apply within one month of the results release for that diet, and the fee is GHS 1,100 per script with no bundle discount. Apply through the ICAG Examinations Office. It is not an automatic remark: if the review reveals a clear error, ICAG may adjust your mark, but most reviews confirm the original mark and instead provide a diagnostic of where your answers fell short.
Why does the ICAG results portal say no results found?
The most common cause is entering your Student Registration Number instead of your Index Number. The Index Number is what the portal needs, and it appears on your Authority-to-Sit for that specific diet. If you are using the correct Index Number and still see nothing, the issue may be portal load on release day, so try a different browser or device, or contact ICAG support if it persists.
What happens after I pass all my ICAG papers?
Passing all the examinations qualifies you as a candidate for membership, but the membership process itself confers the designation. You submit a membership application, provide evidence of acceptable work experience, attend the ICAG Induction Course, and pay the membership fee. Completing that process is what earns you the CA (Ghana) designation.
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%, with 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, summarizing 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, and 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 against exempted; A means you paid but did not sit; NT means you never registered; F is an outstanding previous fail.
- Results usually appear three to four weeks after the diet (March, July and 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 the re-sit.
- Passing every paper starts the membership process: application, work experience, Induction Course and membership fee confer CA (Ghana).
Source: ICAG results checking, codes, pass mark, script review and release timing are drawn 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. Fees and procedures are set by ICAG and are subject to change. Verify current figures and dates with ICAG before acting.
