Dip Roy secured All India Rank 20 in the CA Intermediate September 2026 examination, continuing his record of rank achievements after securing AIR 14 in CA Foundation. However, maintaining that performance required a different level of commitment in Intermediate. His study hours increased considerably, and he balanced classes, revision, mock tests and tuition teaching throughout much of his preparation.
His experience with PW highlights how comprehensive revision and consistent practice can help aspirants manage demanding exam preparation alongside other responsibilities.
Dip Roy had already secured AIR 14 in CA Foundation, setting a high benchmark for his next examination. With another rank in Intermediate as his goal, he felt the responsibility of maintaining his performance. The pressure was not only about preparing for a more demanding examination but also about demonstrating that his Foundation result could be followed by another strong performance.
When asked whether he felt pressure to secure a rank in Intermediate after his Foundation result, Dip acknowledged that expectation:
โHaan sir woh to zaroor tha ki nahi izzat rakhni hai.โ
His response reflected the sense of responsibility he carried into the next stage. The preparation required more time and effort than Foundation, where he had studied for around three to four hours a day. Intermediate demanded a substantial increase in his daily commitment.
Explaining the difference between the two examinations, Dip said:
โSir keh sakta hoon sir foundation main din ke teen chaar ghante padhta tha. Inter mein 101 ho gaye woh kaisa level hai.โ
The reference to 101 hours was discussed during the conversation in the context of his much heavier Intermediate workload, including classes. His experience illustrates how the transition to Intermediate can require aspirants to rethink their routines and make more room for lectures, revision and practice.
Dip began his Intermediate preparation by attending PW live classes. As his pending lectures accumulated, however, he shifted to recorded classes to manage the backlog and keep his preparation moving. This change allowed him to work through unfinished lectures while continuing his revision alongside the syllabus.
Explaining why he switched from live to recorded classes, Dip said:
โNahi sir pehle sir live mein tha main ek derh uske baad sir zyada backlog ho gaya tha isliye main recorded mein aa gayaโ
The important part of his approach was not simply switching formats, but ensuring that the backlog did not remain unresolved until the examination. He managed to cover the pending syllabus around two and a half months before the exam. Dip confirmed that he had been revising alongside his efforts to complete the course:
โHaan sir uske saath-saath sir revision bhi chala raha tha isliyeโ
This overlap between syllabus completion and revision was a key part of his preparation. Instead of waiting until every lecture was finished to begin revising, he started revisiting topics while working through the remaining course content.
PWโs classes were part of this process, with Dip using recorded lectures after falling behind on live classes. His experience highlights the importance of adapting a study routine when the original schedule becomes difficult to maintain. For aspirants facing a backlog, continuing to study without a plan to clear pending lectures can leave too little time for revision and practice.
Dipโs preparation did not stop after completing the syllabus. He undertook five revisions before the examination, giving himself multiple opportunities to revisit concepts and reinforce what he had studied. Alongside revision, he attempted five to six test papers for each subject, making test practice a regular part of his preparation.
When asked how many revisions he had completed, Dip said:
โSir maine to paanch revision kiye theโ
Five revisions required him to manage his time carefully, particularly because he was also balancing classes and other responsibilities. He paired these rounds of revision with subject-wise tests to practise applying his knowledge under exam-style conditions.
When the interviewer asked about test papers, Dip explained:
โSir woh bhi paanch chhah hi diye theโ
He clarified that he had attempted five to six tests for every subject. This gave him repeated opportunities to work through questions across the syllabus rather than relying only on reading or revising notes.
Dip also described how his approach to practical subjects changed over time. During the initial six months, he focused on writing out questions from his books. As he moved into the revision phase, he changed how he used written practice.
He explained:
โNahi sir practical subject starting ke maine chhah mahine likh ke kiye the sab question. Matlab aapke jo book ke question the woh sab kar liye the. Uske baad sir first second revision se maine woh audit chaalu kar diye the.โ
This approach separated his initial question-solving phase from the later revision phase. He first worked through the practical questions in writing and then adjusted his focus as he entered subsequent revisions. For CA aspirants, his experience shows how question practice and revision can be organised in phases, while regular tests help maintain familiarity with the examination format.
One of the distinctive aspects of Dipโs preparation was that he continued teaching tuition alongside his studies for most of his Intermediate preparation period. Rather than dedicating all his available time to his own classes and revision, he also spent several hours teaching other students.
When asked how he made time for himself, Dip explained:
โNahi sir to kuchh nahi tha sir jo time milta tha to main tutions padhata tha naโ
He confirmed that tuition teaching continued alongside his Intermediate studies. When the interviewer asked how much time it took, Dip said:
โWahan pe sir chaar ghante around chale jaate theโ
Spending around four hours on tuition added another responsibility to an already demanding schedule. He had to fit his own classes, revision and test practice around this commitment. The interviewer highlighted that Dip had continued teaching during much of his eight-to-ten-month preparation period, even while working towards a rank.
Dip secured AIR 20 in CA Intermediate September 2026 after achieving AIR 14 in CA Foundation. His subject-wise marks reflected his performance across the six papers, with Costing being his highest-scoring subject.
His marks were as follows:
|
Subject |
Marks |
|
Advanced Accounts |
85 |
|
Corporate Laws |
67 |
|
Taxation |
71 |
|
Costing |
97 |
|
Audit |
76 |
|
FM-SM |
68 |
Dip scored 97 marks in Costing, his highest mark across the six subjects. He also scored 85 in Advanced Accounts and 76 in Audit. His result followed a preparation routine that included completing the syllabus, clearing his backlog around two and a half months before the examination, five revisions and five to six test papers per subject.
The result continued his record of achieving an All India Rank across consecutive CA examination stages. His experience also demonstrates that maintaining performance in Intermediate involves adapting to the increased workload rather than relying entirely on the study routine used for Foundation.
Dip Royโs CA Intermediate preparation offers useful lessons for aspirants managing a demanding syllabus alongside other responsibilities. His experience highlights the value of clearing backlogs early, revising multiple times, practising questions in writing and attempting subject-wise tests. Most importantly, his preparation shows that a study plan must remain flexible enough to accommodate setbacks while protecting time for revision and exam practice.
