CA Foundation September 2026: How Harsh Lalwani Secured AIR 11 with PW

Preparing for CA Foundation requires a clear understanding of concepts, regular practice and a study routine that covers all four subjects. For Harsh Lalwani, the goal became even more meaningful after watching the May 2026 result celebrations and imagining himself experiencing the same moment.

Harsh prepared through PW’s Sampurna 2026 batch (1.0) and also attended the complimentary 2.0 classes. He secured 349 out of 400 marks and achieved AIR 11 in the September 2026 CA Foundation examination. His preparation involved following recorded Accounts lectures, completing assigned homework, studying Law through ICAI module-based classes and practising questions regularly.

From Watching Ranker Celebrations to Securing AIR 11

Harsh’s motivation to achieve a rank became stronger when he watched the live celebration of the May 2026 CA Foundation results. Seeing the happiness of rankers and their parents made him imagine experiencing that moment himself.

He recalled his reaction while watching the celebration:

“Main dekh raha tha wo live stream pe celebration, aur main literally rona start kar diya tha ki nahi, mujhe bhi ye feel karna hai, ye jo parents feel kar rahe hain, ye jo bachchon ke face pe joy hai, ye mujhe bhi feel karna hai.”

When the September results were announced, the achievement initially felt difficult to process. He described the feeling as a different level of success, especially after having imagined that moment months earlier.

Harsh secured 349/400 marks and AIR 11 in the examination. His subject-wise scores were:

• Accounts: 87 marks

• Business Law: 74 marks

• Quantitative Aptitude: 95 marks

• Business Economics: 93 marks

His preparation was supported by PW’s Sampurna 2026 batch. He studied through the 1.0 classes and used the complimentary 2.0 classes available with his Infinity Pro enrolment.

Recorded Accounts Lectures and Regular Homework Kept Preparation on Track

For Accounts, Harsh followed Nitin Sir’s classes but preferred recorded lectures because of speed-related issues. At times, he also started live classes 15–20 minutes later so that he could follow the teaching comfortably.

He found the homework assigned after lectures particularly useful. Instead of having to decide what to practise after completing a class, he already had a set of questions to work on. This helped him maintain a clear sequence of learning and practice.

Harsh explained why this routine worked for him:

“Class karo phir homework karo, kyunki agar khaali baithte hain to samajh mein nahi aata kya karna hai. Ab sir pehle se hi bhej rahe hain class se ki haan ye karke aana.”

This approach allowed him to connect classroom learning with regular practice. He also appreciated Nitin Sir’s adaptable teaching style, describing him as the “GOAT” among his faculty members.

With recorded lectures to manage the pace of learning and assigned homework to guide practice, Harsh secured 87 marks in Accounts.

ICAI Module-Based Classes and Question Banks Supported Law Preparation

Harsh scored 74 marks in Business Law and credited Nikesh Sir’s teaching approach for making the subject easier to understand. A key part of the classes was the use of the ICAI module itself. Concepts were explained by following the module line by line, which helped Harsh understand the material during the lecture instead of having to study a separate book afterwards.

He explained what made this approach useful:

“Aap apni PPT mein poori book padhaate ho... apni ICAI ka module khol rahe ho aur aap line by line karte ja rahe ho ki aapki class mein hi sabse pehle aapko samajh mein aa ja raha hai, saare concept clear ho ja rahe hain.”

The class PDFs also gave him material to write and revise after the lecture. Harsh particularly emphasised the importance of question practice and appreciated the PW question bank for keeping his Law preparation engaging.

He shared:

“Question practice bahut zaroori hoti hai, jisme ki aapki jo question bank hai wo to best.”

He also used the summary book for a final revision before the examination. He specifically recalled reading it on the morning of the paper before leaving for the exam.

The combination of ICAI module-based explanations, class PDFs, question bank practice and summary notes gave Harsh a structured way to study and revise Business Law.

Engaging Maths Classes Helped Harsh Score 95 in Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude was Harsh’s highest-scoring subject, with 95 marks. He enjoyed Anurag Sir’s teaching style and even described Maths lectures as an enjoyable alternative to watching entertainment content when he felt stressed.

“Agar aap poore din mein stressed out ho na to Maths ka lecture dekh lo. Netflix mat dekho, Maths ka lecture dekh lo.”

He also appreciated Love Sir’s energetic approach during classes. Since some lectures took place around 2 PM, Harsh would often feel sleepy after lunch. However, the energy with which the classes began helped him become attentive.

It shows that engaging classroom delivery was an important part of Harsh’s learning experience. The Maths lectures helped him stay involved even during the afternoon sessions, while his preparation across the subjects contributed to his score of 95.

Strong Performance Across All Four Subjects Led to 349 Marks

Harsh’s final result reflected consistent performance across the CA Foundation subjects. Along with 87 in Accounts, he scored 74 in Business Law, 95 in Quantitative Aptitude and 93 in Business Economics.

While he shared specific preparation methods for Accounts, Law and Quantitative Aptitude, he did not describe a separate strategy for Business Economics during the interview. His score of 93 in the subject nevertheless contributed significantly to his overall total.

His experience with PW included more than attending lectures. The assigned homework gave him a clear next step after Accounts classes, ICAI module-based teaching helped him understand Law concepts, and question banks and summary notes supported his revision. The engaging teaching styles of his Maths faculty also helped him stay attentive during classes.

How Harsh Lalwani Turned His Preparation and Consistency into AIR 11

Harsh Lalwani’s achievement of AIR 11 in CA Foundation September 2026, with 349 out of 400 marks, came after a preparation process built around classroom learning, regular practice and subject-wise revision. His experience highlights the value of using the right study material, completing assigned work and following a learning routine that makes it easier to stay on track.

From watching the May 2026 ranker celebrations and hoping to experience that happiness himself to securing a rank in September, Harsh turned that aspiration into an achievement. His preparation through PW’s Sampurna 2026 batch also shows how structured classes, faculty support and consistent question practice can contribute to a student's CA Foundation preparation.