08-07-2025
ICAI CA Topper: Meet Nishtha Bothra Who Secured Rank 2 In Both Intermediate And Final Exams
Nishtha Bothra has astounded everyone by achieving All India Rank not once, but twice in the CA or Chartered Accountancy exam, which is considered as one of India's toughest professional exams. The 24-year-old, originally from Chappar, Rajasthan, and raised in Guwahati, Assam, secured All India Rank 2 in the ICAI CA Final in May 2025. This is her second major achievement, as she also earned AIR 2 in CA Intermediate in May 2022.
Nishtha has always been a top performer academically. She achieved a perfect 10 CGPA in her 10th exam in 2017 and an impressive 96.75% in her 12th exams in 2019. She graduated in commerce from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, and then pursued Chartered Accountancy. She scored 323 marks out of 400 (80.75%) in the CA Foundation exam, showcasing her strong academic foundation. Nishtha's family has a deep connection with the CA profession, her father aspired to be a CA but passed away in 2011 before he could fulfill his dream.
