10th at the age of 13, 12th at 15 and then became the world's youngest CA, name registered in Guinness Book
- byManasavi
- 30 Apr, 2025

At an age when most of her peers are looking for admission in college, 19-year-old Nandini Agarwal of Morena, Madhya Pradesh, achieved an extraordinary feat by becoming the world's youngest female chartered accountant (CA) recognized by the Guinness World Records.
Who is Nandini Agarwal?
Nandini Agarwal has always been a hardworking student and this led her to skip two classes of school. As a result, she completed her 10th board exams at the age of 13 and 12th board exams at the age of 15.
Motivation from here
Motivated by a Guinness World Record holder who came to her school, Nandini herself aspired to achieve something different. She set a target of becoming the youngest CA.
Topped in 2021
In 2021, at the age of 19, Nandini Agarwal secured All India Rank 1 in the CA final exam with 614 out of 800 (76.75%).
What is the game of 19 years 330 days
She was exactly 19 years and 330 days old when her result was declared, making her the youngest female chartered accountant in the world by Guinness World Records.
Special role of elder brother
Nandini's elder brother played an important role in her journey. Since he was also preparing for the CA exam, he understood and guided her through the challenges she faced.
Siblings cracked the exam together
While Nandini secured the first position in the final merit list, her brother secured 18th position in the same exam.
The journey was not easy
Nandini's journey was not easy. When she was 16, many companies were hesitant to offer her an apprenticeship due to her young age. Despite these hardships, her never-ending passion and hard work helped her overcome these obstacles and achieve her goals.
Motivation for youth
Her story inspires countless youth across the country who want to reach great heights. It proves that with dedication and determination, even the biggest challenges can be overcome.