CIA exam pass rates: 44% to 56% by part
The IIA’s current global pass rates are 44% for Part 1, 48% for Part 2 and 56% for Part 3, and 47% for the CIA Challenge Exam. They cover all exams in all countries and languages, and The IIA updates them once a year. You need a scaled score of 600 out of 750 to pass each part.
Source: The IIA’s certification pass rates page, checked October 11, 2026.
| Exam | Current pass rate |
|---|---|
| CIA Part 1: Internal Audit Fundamentals | 44% |
| CIA Part 2: Internal Audit Engagement | 48% |
| CIA Part 3: Internal Audit Function | 56% |
| CIA Challenge Exam | 47% |
| Internal Audit Practitioner | 71% |
Source: The IIA (global, all attempts).
What these numbers mean
- More than half fail Parts 1 and 2; plan for serious preparation.
- These are global figures across countries and languages, not first-attempt rates.
- The IIA notes that changes in pass rates reflect how prepared candidates were, not changes in difficulty.
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