Keeping up with changes in professional qualifications like ACCA is more important than ever. Exam patterns evolve, examiner expectations shift, and pass rates tell a powerful story about where students are struggling — and where they are succeeding.
If you’re an ACCA student (or planning to become one), understanding ACCA exam pass rates can help you prepare smarter, not harder.
In this blog, we break down real ACCA pass rate trends from 2023 to 2025, explain what they mean, and share practical insights to help you improve your chances of success.
ACCA pass rates are not just statistics. They reflect:
A lower pass rate does not mean a subject is impossible — it means it demands better strategy, exam technique, and mentoring.
Business and Technology (BT)
Pass rates for BT have remained consistently high, ranging between 85% and 89% from Dec 2023 to Dec 2025.
This indicates that:
Key insight: With structured preparation, BT is highly manageable.
MA pass rates stayed between 64% and 68% across all sessions.
This shows:
Tip: Students who practice exam-style questions regularly perform significantly better.
FA pass rates hovered around 68–69%, showing remarkable consistency.
This suggests:
Corporate and Business Law (LW)
With pass rates improving from 78% to 82%, Law is one of the stronger scoring subjects.
Rewards structured answers
PM remains one of the toughest ACCA papers, with pass rates between 40% and 43%.
Reality check: PM needs strategy, not just syllabus completion.
Taxation shows stable pass rates around 54–55%.
Marks lost due to poor question selection
FR pass rates stayed close to 48–51%.
AA pass rates between 44% and 47% highlight:
FM pass rates declined slightly from 51% to 46–48%.
Formula knowledge alone is not enough
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
SBR pass rates declined from 51% to 48%.
SBL maintained healthy pass rates around 50–53%.
AFM pass rates stayed around 44–46%.
APM pass rates improved slightly from 38% to 41%.
Requires strategic mindset and clarity
ATX showed stronger results, improving up to 53%.
High-scoring for well-prepared students
AAA remains challenging with pass rates around 38–40%.
Poor exam technique leads to failure
✔ ACCA is not about intelligence — it’s about strategy
✔ Lower pass rates mean higher examiner expectations
✔ Exam technique is often the deciding factor
✔ Mentoring can dramatically improve outcomes
Many students fail not because they don’t study — but because they study without direction.
If you’re confused about:
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ACCA pass rates in India generally range from 40% to 85%, depending on the paper. Knowledge level subjects have higher pass rates, while Professional level papers are more challenging.
Subjects like APM, AAA, and PM have some of the lowest pass rates (around 38%–43%), mainly due to application-based questions and weak exam technique.
ACCA is not difficult if approached correctly. Indian students often struggle due to lack of exam-focused preparation rather than lack of capability.
Most Jaipur students begin with BT, MA, or FA, as these have higher pass rates and help build confidence early.
Yes, ACCA pass rates are globally standardised, but student performance varies based on training quality and exam preparation methods.
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