Surat Students Deliver Stellar Performance in ICMAI Examinations
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) officially announced the results for its final and intermediate examinations on Wednesday, with students from Surat demonstrating exceptional academic prowess and securing a remarkable number of top ranks nationwide.
Top Rank Achievements in Final and Intermediate Exams
In the final examination, Deshna Jain achieved an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 5, showcasing her dedication and skill. The intermediate examination saw equally brilliant performances, with Deep Gajera securing AIR-5 and Lokesh Patil claiming AIR-6, highlighting the competitive spirit and talent among Surat's aspiring cost accountants.
Surat's Strong Presence in Top-50 Rank Lists
Surat students made a significant mark across both examination levels. In the final exam, four students from the city featured in the Top-50 rank list:
- Deshna Jain (Rank 5)
- Palak Agrawal (Rank 17)
- Pratik Valeja (Rank 30)
- Harsh Shah (Rank 35)
The intermediate course results were even more impressive, with 14 Surat students securing ranks in the Top-50. This brings the city's total tally to an outstanding 18 ranks across both the final and intermediate levels, underscoring Surat's growing reputation as a hub for academic excellence in cost accountancy.
Notable Intermediate Rank-Holders from Surat
The list of intermediate rank-holders from Surat includes:
- Jinal Kothari (Rank 13)
- Bhavin Vora (Rank 20)
- Aditi Mundhra (Rank 24)
- Mudit Jain (Rank 35)
- Krishna Sharma (Rank 36)
- Vibhuti Adhav (Rank 39)
- Shyam Lahoti (Rank 40)
- Dhaval Shiyali (Rank 40)
- Jinay Sanghvi (Rank 43)
- Saurabh Purohit (Rank 46)
- Vinayak Luhar (Rank 48)
- Ankit Pandav
Remarkably, nine of these 14 rankers are students from Ravi Chhavchharia's institute, indicating the effectiveness of specialized coaching and mentorship in achieving such high academic standards.
Insights from Top Performer Deshna Jain
Deshna Jain, who is currently pursuing a BCom degree at SD Jain College and completed her schooling at Hill's High School, shared her success strategy. She emphasized that "consistency, online classes, and dedicated efforts" were key factors in achieving her top rank. Looking ahead, Jain plans to gain valuable work experience before embarking on her own entrepreneurial venture, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to her career.
Examination Statistics and Pass Percentages
According to CMA Surat South Gujarat Chapter chairman Kishore Vaghela, the examination participation and success rates provide further context to these achievements. In the intermediate exam, 863 students appeared, with 155 clearing both groups and 133 passing one group. For the final exam, 199 students appeared, resulting in 48 clearing both groups and 19 passing one group.
The overall pass percentages stood at 24% for the final examination and 18% for the intermediate examination, highlighting the challenging nature of these tests and making the accomplishments of Surat students even more commendable.
This outstanding performance by Surat students in the ICMAI examinations not only reflects individual hard work but also points to a robust educational ecosystem in the city, fostering talent and excellence in the field of cost accountancy.
