Grandfather becomes CA at 71. Got interested while helping his granddaughter in her studies

In a world where retirement often signals the end of professional ambition, a 71-year-old man from Jaipur is proving that age is truly just a number. Tara Chand Agarwal, a former employee of the erstwhile State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur (SBBJ), has become a Chartered Accountant at an age when most would shy away from exams altogether. His journey to earning the prestigious CA title didn’t begin in a classroom or boardroom—it began at home while helping his granddaughter prepare for hers.

CA Nikhilesh Kataria took to LinkedIn to share the inspiring story, revealing that Agarwal became interested in accountancy while assisting his granddaughter with her own CA studies. What started as a gesture of support turned into a full-fledged academic pursuit. And now, after years of perseverance, he has cleared one of India’s toughest professional exams. Kataria lauded his determination, reminding readers that “where there is a will, there is a way.”

The internet was quick to celebrate the milestone, with users flooding the post with messages of admiration and praise. Many hailed it as one of the most inspiring stories of the year, applauding his unwavering determination and passion for learning. The comments highlighted his resilience and willpower, proving that even in your 70s, education and dreams have no age limit.


According to PTI, Tara Chand Agarwal, born in Sangria, Rajasthan, to a farmer-cum-businessman, retired as an Assistant General Manager from the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur in 2014. After his wife's death in 2020, he turned to the Bhagavad Gita and rediscovered his passion for learning. Encouraged by his family, he enrolled for CA in 2021 at the age of 69. He passed the foundation, intermediate, and, after one failed attempt, cleared the final in 2025. Studying up to 10 hours daily without coaching, Agarwal credits books and YouTube videos. On some occasions, he would study at his younger son's general store as well. He further credited his discipline and his family's unwavering support, and teachings from the Gita for his achievements.

CA results

The results of the Chartered Accountants (CA) Final Examination 2025 were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on July 6. According to ANI, Ranjan Kabra from Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district topped the CA Final exams, securing the All India Rank 1 (AIR-1) with an impressive 516 out of 600 marks—an 86% score. The complete list of CA Final May 2025 toppers includes Rajan Kabra (AIR-1), Nishtha Bothra (AIR-2), and Manav Rakesh Shah (AIR-3). ICAI confirmed that this year, a total of 14,247 candidates qualified as Chartered Accountants, with the exams held between May 16 and May 24 for Group 1 and Group 2 papers.