CA Foundation AIR 2 Ayan skipped coaching, studied 7 hours a day to crack exam

No expensive coaching classes. No shortcuts. Just consistent revision, family support and quiet determination. At 18, Ayan Abbas Ajani from Maharashtra has shown that discipline can still beat the odds by securing Rank 2 in CA Foundation May 2026.

In Short

• Ayan scored 367 out of 400 in the May 2026 exam
• He prepared independently, finishing the syllabus early and revising it repeatedly
• Daily study lasted six to seven hours, with practice questions central

"Whatever you want to do, do it with proper focus and determination." That is the message 18-year-old Ayan Abbas Ajani wants every student to remember after securing All India Rank 2 in the ICAI CA Foundation May 2026 examination.

The CA Foundation May result 2026 was declared on July 3.

For Ayan, this achievement is not just about scoring 367 out of 400 marks (91.75%). It is proof that consistent effort, family support and self-belief can go a long way, even without coaching classes.

His father runs a petrol pump, his mother is a homemaker, and his elder brother, a commerce graduate, helps manage the family business.

The result brought celebrations to his home in Bhadravati, a town in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, where family members marked the occasion by distributing sweets. Maharashtra dominated this year's merit list, with Sakshi Jain from Nashik securing AIR 1 and Radha Unmesh Mule from Pune securing AIR 3.

NO COACHING, JUST SEVEN HOURS SELF-STUDY

One part of Ayan's journey stands out. He prepared for one of India's toughest professional entrance examinations without enroling in any coaching institute.

Instead, he focused on understanding the syllabus early, revising it several times and solving as many practice questions as possible.

"The course is difficult, but I completed my syllabus early. I revised the entire syllabus three to four times and practised a lot of questions," he explains.

He studied for around six to seven hours every day, believing that regular revision mattered more than long study hours.

Ayan also says he deliberately stayed away from distractions, especially excessive mobile phone use, so that he could concentrate fully on his preparation.

WHEN THE RESULT FELT REAL

Ayan says he was confident after writing the examination, but seeing his name at the top of the national merit list was still an emotional moment.

"I was very happy when I saw the results. I can't say it was unexpected because the way I went for the exam, I thought I could get so many marks. But still, there was a shock that I got such a good result," he says.

The first people he thanked were his parents.

"I would definitely like to give the credit to my parents because they supported me throughout my studies. They cared for me a lot and provided me with all the resources," he says.

SCORED 99.8% IN CLASS 10TH

This is not the first time Ayan has made headlines. Earlier, he secured 498 out of 500 marks (99.8%) in the CBSE Class 10 board examinations, earning an All India Rank there as well.

Now, his focus has already shifted to the next milestone, clearing the CA Intermediate and eventually the CA Final examinations. He says his family's support made it easier to stay focused.

"My family made sure I never felt any lack while studying. They took care of everything, and my teachers also helped me by clearing my doubts whenever I needed them," he says.

ONE MESSAGE FOR EVERY STUDENT

Despite his remarkable achievement, Ayan's advice is simple.

"It is not necessary that you should move forward only in studies. Whatever field you choose, give it your full focus, work with self-confidence and determination, and keep moving forward," he says.

His journey from a small town in Maharashtra to becoming one of India's top CA Foundation rank holders is a reminder that success is not always built inside coaching classrooms. Sometimes, it is built quietly, one revision, one solved paper and one determined day at a time.

(With inputs from Vikas Rajurkar)

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