ICAI CA Topper: Meet Nishtha Bothra Who Secured Rank 2 In Both Intermediate And Final Exams
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.
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