Who is Prem Agarwal? How 10 hours of daily study, no Instagram, scripted Surat boy bag CA Inter AIR 3

Surat's Prem Agarwal secured All India Rank (AIR) 3 in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Intermediate September 2026 examinations, thanks to his consistent preparation, minimal social media distractions, and the right guidance, according to a report by NDTV.

Scoring 490 out of 600 marks—an impressive 81.67 per cent—Agarwal also secured the top rank across Gujarat.

Prem's ambition to become a chartered accountant took root during Classes 11 and 12, largely driven by his strong interest in mathematics, according to NDTV. Recognising his career goal early, he did not waste any time waiting for milestones to pass before taking the next step.

His teacher, CA Aditya Chhavchharia, told NDTV that Prem and a few other students began preparing for the rigorous CA Intermediate stage immediately after their CA Foundation examinations, without waiting for the results to be declared.

This proactive approach enabled them to cover a significant portion of the syllabus in the initial months and lay a strong foundation for their preparation.