Securing a rank in CA Foundation requires a clear goal, commitment, and consistent effort. For Manisha from Gurugram, Haryana, the journey began with a firm decision to choose Commerce in Class 11 and later pursue CA, even when her family initially suggested Science.
Her determination continued through her CA Foundation preparation and eventually resulted in AIR 13 with 346 marks in the January 2026 attempt. This success story traces her journey, academic background, preparation mindset, and association with PW.
Manisha’s journey towards CA started before her Foundation preparation. When she chose Commerce in Class 11, her family initially suggested that she take Science. However, Manisha was clear about her choice.
Her mother recalled how confidently Manisha made that decision:
“Mujhe to sirf commerce hi lena hai”
Choosing Commerce was an early indication of Manisha’s confidence in her own decision. She went on to score 96% in Class 12, with full marks in Accountancy. After getting admission, she decided to pursue CA.
Her mother also shared that Manisha had told her:
“Mummy, mujhe CA karna hai”
This decision marked the next stage of her academic journey and led her to the CA Foundation examination.
Manisha’s approach was closely linked to her determination to complete whatever she decided to pursue. Her mother described this quality while discussing her preparation and mindset.
“Agar isne thaan li na ek baar agar isne jo kaam thaan li wo usko karke hi chhod degi beech mein nahi chhodegi”
This mindset became an important part of Manisha’s journey. Rather than changing direction after choosing Commerce and CA, she remained committed to the path she had selected.
Manisha preferred doing things with perfection rather than completing them casually. This quality was reflected in her approach to the examination as well.
As she prepared for CA Foundation, Manisha studied through PW’s Sampoorna Jan Pro batch. Her association with PW also extended to her family, as her brother was preparing for JEE through PW in Gurugram.
During the result interaction, Manisha’s mother also mentioned the following PW faculty and their updates. She specifically recalled watching a result-related video from a PW teacher before Manisha’s result was announced.
This reflects the role PW played as part of Manisha’s preparation environment, while her own determination remained central to her journey.
Manisha’s preparation culminated in an impressive result in the CA Foundation January 2026 attempt. She secured AIR 13 with 346 marks.
Her subject-wise performance was:
|
Subject |
Marks |
|
Accountancy |
89 |
|
Law |
78 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
84 |
|
Economics |
95 |
|
Total |
346 |
Her performance in Economics was her highest subject-wise score at 95 marks, followed by 89 in Accountancy, 84 in Quantitative Aptitude and 78 in Law.
The interview also revealed that Manisha had estimated her Law attempt at around 85–86 marks, but received 78 marks. Despite this, her overall performance was strong enough to secure CA Foundation AIR 13.
The result brought a strong emotional response for Manisha and her family. She checked the result with her mother and was nervous about whether the expected rank would actually come.
Manisha explained:
“Expected to tha rank but yahi tha ki aayegi ya phir nahi aayegi”
Her mother also described how emotional Manisha became immediately after seeing the result:
“Result aate hi to rone lagi bahut zor se”
The uncertainty around the result finally turned into the celebration of an AIR 13 achievement. Her family was particularly happy to see her reach a result that matched the determination she had shown throughout her academic journey.
The CA Foundation AIR 13 Success Story of Manisha highlights a few practical lessons for students preparing for competitive examinations:
Be confident about the academic path you choose.
Stay committed once you have clearly decided on a goal.
Focus on completing your work properly rather than doing it casually.
Use organised learning support as part of preparation.
Stay composed through the uncertainty surrounding results.
Manisha’s journey from choosing Commerce against initial family advice to securing AIR 13 with 346 marks shows how clarity about one’s goal and determination can shape an academic journey. Her result provides an encouraging example for CA Foundation aspirants preparing for their own attempts.