
ICAI has officially announced the CA Final Result Jan 2026 on its official website. PW Sambhav Jain has qualified for the CA Final Group 1 exam by scoring 195 marks. He applied his preparation approach of regularly revision strategy and stayed consistent. He followed the CA Wallah faculty revision videos that helped to improve his conceptual knowledge in the last revision round. He took CA Final Group 1 Mock Tests to improve his attempt strategy to face the real exam.
Sambhav Jain demonstrated remarkable performance, clearing his CA Final Group 1 exams in his first attempt.
Financial Reporting (FR): 73 Marks
Advanced Financial Management (AFM): 62 Marks
Audit and Assurance (Audit): 60 Marks
CA Final Group 1 Marks: 195 Marks
Sambhav's exam day strategy was meticulous, aiming for 100% completion of all three papers.
MCQ Strategy (AFM): After an initial 15-minute review of the paper, he wisely switched directly to MCQs. These were completed within 30 minutes, helping build confidence by securing an estimated 24-26 marks early on.
MCQ Strategy (Audit & FR): For Audit and FR, his plan involved completing 3-4 MCQ questions within 30 minutes by the halfway mark of the exam.
Overall Time Management: A general strategy included completing three questions by half-time, then dedicating 30 minutes to MCQs for Audit/FR, and finally completing the remaining two questions in the last two hours.
Sambhav's general preparation included several key elements that helped him to qualify for the exam.
Regular Classes: Attending classes consistently fostered a strong connection with the subjects and enhanced understanding.
Revision Classes & Marathons: Faculty-provided revision classes and marathon sessions, specifically mentioning those by Rohit Sir, proved highly beneficial.
Mock Tests: He diligently attempted both series of mock tests provided by ICAI, which are invaluable for exam readiness.
Sambhav offers crucial advice for students aspiring to clear their CA Final Group 1 exams.
Audit as a Key Challenge: He identifies Audit as often the "pain point" for many Group 1 students, requiring specific and consistent attention.
Importance of Multiple Revisions for Audit: A minimum of two full revisions of the Audit syllabus is absolutely necessary to effectively manage the 1.5-day revision period just before the exam.
Active Recall: Utilise revision videos and actively practice active recall of concepts to embed knowledge more deeply.
Question Reading is Crucial: Even if not fully solving every question, reading questions is essential. This helps in understanding how to apply concepts and frame answers correctly in the examination context.
Daily Audit Revision: The interviewer reinforced the idea that Audit should ideally be revised daily to maintain familiarity and improve retention.