My mistakes , clearing ca inter after 5 attempts

My Journey: Clearing CA Inter After Five Attempts

Hey everyone! I wanted to share my experiences, particularly the mistakes I made along the way, and some tips that helped me finally pass CA Inter after five attempts.

Key Lessons Learned

1. Complete Your Syllabus: One of my biggest mistakes was not finishing my syllabus. Laziness and inconsistent studying held me back during most of my attempts. Make sure to allocate enough time and stay disciplined!

2. Take Mock Exams: It’s crucial to solve at least one mock paper to gauge your understanding of the material. During my preparation for January, I attempted my second mock to assess my grasp on the questions and realized I still had a long way to go.

3. Study with Friends: Working alongside peers or at least sharing progress can be incredibly motivating. For my January attempt, I reached out on Reddit to find study buddies for Group 2. I met three amazing friends, and I’m proud to say that three of us cleared the exam! This group dynamic really helped us stay focused and encourage each other.

4. Choose Good Classes: I enrolled in classes with JK Shah, but the frequent faculty changes were quite confusing. While I had a couple of great teachers, it’s important to ensure consistency and quality in your coaching.

Faculty Recommendations

1. Accounts: I scored 40 (thank you, ICAI, for the grace marks). I recommend watching Nitin Goel’s marathon sessions for solid revisions on major chapters like consolidation and amalgamation.

2. Law: I scored 69, thanks to Amit Mishra’s fantastic teaching at JK Shah. Additionally, I found Harsh Gupta’s Compact notes lifesaving for quick revisions, along with his marathons. Shubham Singhal’s videos for practical questions were also useful.

3. Taxation: Scoring 58, I relied on BB Sir’s Compact and additional videos from Vijay Sarda and Amit Mahajan, especially for topics like TDS and deductions. Vishal Bhattad’s GST charts were a great help for revisions.

4. Costing: My score of 62 marked a significant improvement, as I used to score around 40. Namit Arora is the GOAT, and his videos were immensely helpful. I printed his BBQ notes and worked through them thoroughly.

5. Audit: I managed a score of 48, but unfortunately wasted money on neeraj arora’s lectures which I didn’t use. Instead, I studied with Rishabh Jain’s fast track and Murgesh Madlani’s summary book, both of which were fantastic resources.

6. FMSM: Scoring 52, I looked to Namit Arora for FM theory (as I struggle with practicals) and used Rishabh Jain’s fast track and Murgesh Madlani’s summaries for SM.

My Final Study Schedule

I started my serious preparation in the first week of December, with a lot to cover. Here’s how I planned my time:

• Distractions: I eliminated distractions like games and social media to focus solely on studying.
• Timeline: My goal was to finish my syllabus by December 20, but it extended until the 23rd-24th. I allocated five days for each subject for my first revision, targeting January 5th to finish.
• Focus on Understanding: I practiced extensively, especially on costing, solved sums, and revisited Audit concepts through watching videos while eating.
• Final Days: In the last week, I aimed to revise major subjects. I took a few hours of sleep but made sure to complete key topics before each exam.

Final Thoughts

I really put in the effort, relying on friends for motivation and managing to cover 60-70% of the syllabus right before the exams. My predicted scores were