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Surat Student Prem Agarwal Earns All India Rank 3 in CA Intermediate Exams

By Arshdeep Kaur

Prem Agarwal of Surat achieved All India Rank 3 in the Chartered Accountancy Intermediate September 2026 examinations, scoring 490 out of 600 marks (81.67 %). He also topped the state of Gujarat. Agarwal’s interest in mathematics sparked his ambition to become a chartered accountant during classes 11 and 12. He began preparing for the CA Intermediate stage immediately after his CA Foundation exams, according to his teacher, CA Aditya Chhavchharia. Over the past six to seven months, Agarwal studied eight to ten hours a day, focusing on regular revision and practice tests. He avoids social media distractions, does not use Instagram, and limits his phone use to YouTube for educational content and WhatsApp for subject‑related discussions. A small group of supportive friends helped him tackle difficult topics. When doubts arose, he relied on encouragement from teachers. Agarwal’s mother, Nidhi Agarwal, said the family expected good performance but was surprised by the third‑place result. She emphasized that parents should avoid pressuring children for specific ranks and instead foster confidence. Agarwal advises students to view failure as a learning opportunity and to stay focused on their goals. With AIR 3, he is now preparing for the final stage of becoming a chartered accountant.