At an age when most of her peers are looking for college admission, 19-year-old Nandini Agarwal of Morena, Madhya Pradesh, has achieved an extraordinary feat by becoming the world’s youngest female chartered accountant (CA) recognised by the Guinness World Records.

Nandini Agarwal has always been a hardworking student and this led her to skip two classes in school. As a result, she completed her 10th board exams at the age of 13 and her 12th board exams at the age of 15.

Motivated by a Guinness World Record holder who visited her school, Nandini aspired to achieve something different. She set a target of becoming the youngest CA. In 2021, at the age of 19, Nandini Agarwal secured All India Rank 1 in the CA Final exams with 614 out of 800 (76.75%).

She was exactly 19 years and 330 days old when her results were declared, making her the world’s youngest female chartered accountant by Guinness World Records.

Nandini’s elder brother played an important role in her journey. Since he was also preparing for the CA exam, he understood the challenges she was facing and guided her. While Nandini secured first place in the final merit list, her brother secured 18th position in the same exam.

Nandini’s journey has not been easy. When she was 16 years old, many companies were hesitant to offer her apprenticeship due to her young age. Despite these difficulties, her never-ending dedication and hard work helped her overcome these obstacles and achieve her goals.

Her story inspires countless youngsters across the country who want to reach great heights. It proves that with dedication and determination, even the biggest challenges can be overcome.