{"id":12792,"date":"2022-03-18T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T01:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/?post_type=story&#038;p=12792"},"modified":"2022-03-17T18:03:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T12:33:10","slug":"high-in-the-air-ca-topper-nandini-blazed-a-trail-in-first-try","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/ca-topper\/high-in-the-air-ca-topper-nandini-blazed-a-trail-in-first-try\/","title":{"rendered":"High in the AIR! CA topper Nandini blazed a trail in first try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(March 18, 2022) <\/span><\/b>As a child, Nandini Agrawal had a burning desire to have her picture published in a newspaper. At age 19, her dream came true when she cleared her chartered accountant finals with All India Rank 1, that too, in her first attempt. The 20-year-old from Morena, who became an overnight star, created a record by becoming the youngest person to achieve the feat. \u201cI could not believe my eyes and checked the result thrice. I was certainly not expecting rank 1 as I was unwell during the exam,\u201d the CA topper tells <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Global Indian<\/em><\/a> in an interview.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12806\" style=\"width: 714px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12806\" class=\"wp-image-12806 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini_youth.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"704\" height=\"458\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 704px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 704\/458;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12806\" class=\"wp-image-12806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini_youth.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"704\" height=\"458\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-12806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nandini Agrawal, CA topper, 2021<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A CA with B.com degree as well, she is listed in the <em>India Book of Records<\/em> for her extraordinary achievement. Currently working as an associate consultant with Boston Consulting Group, her brilliance has been a gamechanger. Each year thousands of aspirants appear for CA with a paltry average of just 10-15 percent qualifying. Since it isn\u2019t a regular college exam, aspirants make multiple attempts to pass, investing eight to 10 years to clear three levels. Many give up post the intermediate or foundation level after multiple attempts but Nandini aced it perfectly in three-and-a-half years.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Victory over challenges <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>This is no mean achievement considering the fact that Nandini comes from Morena, a small town in Madhya Pradesh which didn\u2019t have any facility for coaching CA aspirants like her. \u201cAfter I cleared the CA foundation course, the first level, I wanted to join a coaching institute for my intermediate preparations. But neither was there any coaching institute nor any chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. If I still wanted coaching, it meant travelling to Gwalior (one hour away). There too, there were satellite coaching options without any in-person coaching facility,\u201d says Nandini.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12819 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini_youth_1.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"428\" height=\"665\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 428px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 428\/665;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12819 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini_youth_1.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"428\" height=\"665\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Without any mentor or strategies to crack CA intermediate exams, she travelled from Morena \u2013 the place that gets its name from \u201cmor\u201d (peacock) and \u201craina\u201d (a place) to Delhi for in-person coaching, and stayed at Laxmi Nagar &#8211; the hub for CA aspirants. \u201cI did not like the atmosphere &#8211; crowded, full of commotion and people eating unhealthy food. Within a few days, I decided to come back as it was difficult to focus and survive for nine months,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Risk taking with a different approach<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Upon her return to Morena, Nandini decided to take the route of self-study. However, things took a pleasant turn when she came across youtube videos on CA preparations. \u201cI made them my source of learning. Since it was pre-Covid, the culture to learn online was not popular. But I really liked it and took the risk of preparing differently. I am glad it helped me score AIR 1,\u201d says an exuberant Nandini. A topper in her school and district, she always had a penchant for studies.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Dreams mattered<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Amid her preparations, she also pursued Bcom from Ignou. Her elder brother, Sachin also prepared for CA with her. \u201cHe is also a rank holder \u2013 AIR 18 in the same year, it\u2019s just that I was able to score more as I missed some Bcom classes,\u201d says the doting sister. It was their mother Dimple\u2019s dream to see both her children become chartered accountants. They have made her dreams a reality with their brilliance. Their father, Naresh Chandra Gupta works as a tax consultant, and owns a proprietorship firm in Morena.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12800 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"630\" height=\"706\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 630px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 630\/706;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"630\" height=\"706\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Despite being unsure about what profession to follow as a child, Nandini was clear that she wanted to inspire millions. \u201cI just wanted to be an inspiration for the nation, and see my name in newspapers. I had a fascination to be invited to functions as a chief guest, and honoured. I dreamt of being in such a position one day. All these dreams inspired me to study hard,\u201d says CA topper.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Record breaking achievement<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Her result, Nandini reveals, was a great surprise. \u201cI was not expecting rank 1 as I had constant headaches, my BP was low. The doctor said it was due to exam stress. I was literally crying and screaming in excitement when I saw the result, my parents were crying in happiness too. For a week, the media thronged our home, and we barely got time to eat,\u201d says Nandini.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Defying notions <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a general notion that people from small towns do not have opportunities, so they cannot go beyond a certain point. I am happy to set an example that where there is a will there is a way. It gives me immense satisfaction that coming from a small town like Morena, I could achieve such success,\u201d she beams with pride.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12801 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini_.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"814\" height=\"544\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 814px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 814\/544;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12801 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nandini_.jpg\" alt=\"CA Topper | Nandini Agrawal | Global Indian\" width=\"814\" height=\"544\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The brilliant mind also has a softer side to her \u2013 she loves dramatics, anchoring, dancing, reading and cooking. Looking into the future, Nandini sees herself as a leading finance professional who is able to strike the right balance between family, friends and work. \u201cI want to travel the whole of India in the next few years,\u201d she signs off.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Nandini Agrawal on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nandini-agrawal-714856167\/?originalSubdomain=in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unchaseable_warrior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(March 18, 2022) As a child, Nandini Agrawal had a burning desire to have her picture published in a newspaper. At age 19, her dream came true when she cleared her chartered accountant finals with All India Rank 1, that too, in her first attempt. The 20-year-old from Morena, who became an overnight star, created a record by becoming the youngest person to achieve the feat. \u201cI could not believe my eyes and checked the result thrice. I was certainly not expecting rank 1 as I was unwell during the exam,\u201d the CA topper tells Global Indian in an interview. 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