The Economic Times

Missed 50 lectures, did full-time job, lost father, eye surgery, yet he topped CA exam: How this 'Dhurandhar' turned pain into power

Mohd Kaif Khan achieved All India Rank 35 in the CA Intermediate January 2026 exams. His journey involved overcoming personal loss and health issues. He juggled work and studies, quit his job for focused preparation, and underwent eye surgery weeks before the exam. Kaif also managed family responsibilities after his father's passing.