
Vedant Waghole's journey to securing All India Rank (AIR) 21 in the CA Intermediate May 2026 examination offers valuable insights for aspiring candidates. His structured approach, consistent effort, and effective study methodologies highlight a clear path to success. This blog delves into his strategic preparation, daily routine, and revision techniques that culminated in this remarkable achievement, providing a blueprint for competitive exam success.
Vedant Waghole achieved All India Rank (AIR) 21 in the CA examinations. His impressive subject-wise scores reflect a well-rounded preparation:
Advanced Accounting: 74
Corporate and Other Laws: 72
Taxation: 74
Costing: 93
Auditing: 73
FM & SM: 81
He maintained a minimum score of 70+ in all subjects, with Costing (93) and FM & SM (81) being particularly high. His rigorous preparation led him to anticipate securing a rank.
Vedant demonstrated a strong focus on achieving a rank from the beginning, which translated into consistent effort across all subjects. His daily study schedule was highly intensive:
He would wake up early in the morning.
Studies commenced from 5 AM and continued until 10 PM daily.
He maintained continuous study throughout the day, taking breaks primarily for meals.
To minimize interruptions, he would keep water bottles nearby. His mother encouraged him to take short breaks for physical movement.
His approach was to maximize study hours between waking and sleeping, rather than merely counting specific hours.
Vedant primarily utilized recorded lectures for his studies.
He watched these lectures at 2x speed to optimize efficiency.
Despite the accelerated speed, he would frequently pause and replay sections to ensure thorough understanding.
After completing his daily quota of classes (typically 4-5 classes), Vedant would:
Revise the topics covered during the day.
Complete assigned homework on the same day.
For subjects like Law and Auditing, Vedant's methodical approach involved:
Watching the lectures.
Reviewing the content directly from the official module or textbook.
Creating personal summarized notes, which were then utilized for subsequent revisions.
Vedant consistently engaged with mock tests (MTS) as part of his preparation.
He performed an impressive 4-5 revisions for almost every subject.
For Auditing, specifically, he conducted more than 4-5 revisions, acknowledging its specific demands.
This comprehensive revision strategy was an intentional part of his plan to achieve an All India Rank.
Maintaining consistency throughout the 10-month study period for the intermediate level was achieved by staying focused on his predefined target.
His entire syllabus was completed by February for a May examination attempt, with Income Tax being the only exception, which he attended live.
The Accounts syllabus was completed earlier, by December, and its revision commenced in January.
He adopted a parallel revision approach: as soon as a subject's classes were completed, its revision cycle would begin.
After the entire syllabus was concluded, he undertook full-syllabus tests twice, in addition to the mock tests.
The primary emphasis was on self-study and deep engagement with his personal notes.
While he did watch one-shot or marathon revision videos, he critically engaged with them by self-solving questions from their accompanying PDFs to confirm his understanding, rather than passively consuming content.
He also participated in YouTube practice sessions, particularly for Income Tax, for additional problem-solving exposure.
Despite an intensive study regimen (approximately 17 hours daily), Vedant incorporated short breaks. His primary method of relaxation during lunch breaks was watching movies on television, offering a quick mental respite from his demanding schedule.
