At just 19 years old, Nandini Agrawal from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world’s youngest female Chartered Accountant (CA), as recognized by the Guinness World Records. This achievement comes at an age when most of her peers are focused on college admissions.
Academic Excellence
Nandini’s academic path has been marked by exceptional diligence, allowing her to skip two grades. She completed her 10th-grade board exams at 13 and her 12th-grade exams at 15. Inspired by a Guinness World Record holder who visited her school, she set her sights on becoming the youngest CA.
Overcoming Challenges
Securing an apprenticeship was challenging due to her young age. At 16, many firms were reluctant to accept her. Despite these obstacles, Nandini persisted in her goal.
Record-Breaking Success
In 2021, Nandini achieved All India Rank 1 in the CA final exam, scoring 614 out of 800 (76.75%). At 19 years and 330 days old, she was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest female CA.
Support from Family
Nandini’s older brother played a crucial role in her journey, providing guidance and support as he also prepared for the CA exams. While Nandini topped the merit list, her brother secured the 18th position.
Social Media Presence
Nandini has gained popularity on Instagram, boasting 54.3K followers, where she shares her journey and achievements.
