Hyderabad’s Tejas Mundada secures AIR 2 in his very first attempt in CA Final

In the recently declared September 2025 session results of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Tejas Mundada from Hyderabad has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the All-India Rank 2 in the CA Final examination in his first attempt, garnering 492 out of 600 marks (82 %).

His background & journey

Tejas comes from a commerce-stream background in Hyderabad and balanced his preparations with his academic commitments and articleship experience
Speaking of his preparation, Tejas said that he “never left social media” — indicating that while he kept connected and perhaps used online tools, he also managed to stay focused on revision and exam strategy.

What made it special

• Achieving Rank 2 in the CA Final in the first attempt is rare and noteworthy.
• The CA Final pass‐rates for this session were low: for Group I, ~24.66 %; for Group II, ~25.26 %; and for those appearing both groups ~16.23 %.
• Tejas’s score (82 %) places him high among the toppers: AIR 1 scored 83.33 % (500/600) and AIR 3 scored 81.50 % (489/600) in this session.

Strategy & advice from Tejas

According to media reports, some of his insights include:

• Maintaining consistency in study rather than last-minute cramming.
• Using digital/social media resources or staying connected — he mentions he “never left social media” which suggests he may have leveraged it for study-groups, updates or motivation.
• Making best use of articleship or practical work to strengthen concepts rather than just theory.

Message for aspirants

For CA aspirants, Tejas’s journey offers some key takeaways:

• First-attempt success is possible with rigorous planning and disciplined execution.
• Staying updated, using digital tools and balanced connectivity can help — what matters more is how you integrate those resources rather than being distracted.
• Real-world experience (like articleship) complements exam preparation by deepening understanding.
• Given the tough pass rates, consistent effort over an extended period is critical.

What’s next for Tejas

With Rank 2 in the CA Final, Tejas is now poised to move forward in his professional career — whether that’s membership in the ICAI, further specialization, or entering a managerial/financial role in industry. His early success sets a strong foundation.

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