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Computed from approved student reviews on Careviews
Who do students rate higher for AFM, Ajay Agarwal or Praveen Kathod?
Across 12 approved student reviews on Careviews, students currently rate Praveen Kathod higher on 9 of 10 rating dimensions.
What rating does Ajay Agarwal have on Careviews?
Ajay Agarwal is rated 4/5 by 9 CA students on Careviews for AFM.
What rating does Praveen Kathod have on Careviews?
Praveen Kathod is rated 4.6/5 by 3 CA students on Careviews for AFM.
Faculty Details
Ratings Comparison
Across 12 approved student reviews on Careviews, students currently rate Praveen Kathod higher on 9 of 10 rating dimensions.
Calculated from approved reviews. Differences may reflect review volume, not just faculty quality.
Are concepts explained clearly, or do you need to Google everything after class?
Does teaching stay exam-relevant, or does it wander into topics that won't be tested?
Are the notes good enough to revise from, or do you need to rewrite everything?
Is the teaching pace comfortable — not too fast to follow, not too slow to keep up?
What Students Are Saying
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Ajay Agarwal
(9)Course
Regular
Attempt
Second Attempt
Teaching Style
Balanced
Best for: Exam-Focused Students, Rank Aspirants, Working Professionals / Articleship, First Timers, Repeaters
Pros
Notes and QB are too the point! Teaching method is best for exam oriented as we all are aware the difficulty level of AFM exams these days. If you have taken classes from someone else and unable to understand AFM, go with Ajay sir
Cons
Doubt handling can be kind of rude at times
Course
Regular
Reviewer
Industrial Training
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Best for: Last-Minute Revisers, Exam-Focused Students
Pros
Again, misses minor concepts, other than that very good notes, explaining each step. Also solving almost all questions in class.
Cons
Used to talk 20% about politics, criticizing other people believes and trash talking about other faculties.
Course
Regular
Reviewer
Working Professional
Attempt
Second Attempt
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Best for: First Attempt, Multiple Attempts, Fast Revision
Pros
This is perfect for someone who is exam oriented and can trade-off some concept clarity for speed and exam oriented content coverage.
Cons
Doubt support could be better, and the fact that all sums are solved in class and no homework is given might be a con to some.
Great for first attempters and even repeat attempters just due to the fact that how on point and exam oriented the classes are, the only USP imo.
Course
Fast Track
Reviewer
In Articleship
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Best for: Rank Aspirants, Last-Minute Revisers, Working Professionals / Articleship, Exam-Focused Students
Pros
Teaching, notes and revision videos are good
Cons
Should use voice changer and not wander off into random discussions. Sometimes over explains the most basic concepts.
Course
Regular
Reviewer
Not In Articleship
Attempt
Third Attempt+
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Best for: Exam-Focused Students, Last-Minute Revisers
Pros
Exam oriented and concept clarity is also great
Cons
Talks very badly about other faculty and also rude to students if they contradicts him.
Just ignore the cons and go through his notes and QB, no matter how his nature is, no one can deny he teaches good.
Course
Regular
Reviewer
In Articleship
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Pros
MAY be Good only for those who just want to pass the exam.
Cons
In no way he develops any kind of curiosity for the subject. The below the level examples, comments on other teachers at times is something which you just don't expect from a CA final teacher.
Course
Regular
Reviewer
In Articleship
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Best for: Conceptual Learners, Rank Aspirants, Exam-Focused Students, Last-Minute Revisers, Working Professionals / Articleship, First Timers, Repeaters
Pros
Notes was short, concise, crisp and to the point. overall it's 10 on 10 thing. no time waste, no bulshit, just complete result. even notes are selft suffucient to excel in the subject.
Cons
nope, found no Cons
Best Notes, Best revision Videos.
Course
Regular
Reviewer
On Study Leave
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Exam Oriented
Pros
There is proper conceptual clarity given by sir. Would recommend
Cons
Some frnds of mine, doesn't like the additional things being thought in class. They would rather just learn the formula
Course
Regular
Reviewer
Not In Articleship
Attempt
Third Attempt+
Teaching Style
Revision Focused
Best for: Last-Minute Revisers
Pros
NOTES N LECTURES ARE JUST EXAM ORIENTED, Good for Rote Learners only.
Cons
Just Rote learning. NO PRACTICAL ORIENTATION / NO practical EX'S. Some times feel burden to watch. Not engaging, couldnt connect to topics well.
wont recommend it, no practical understanding just rote learning, i really couldn't connect with his lectures. Too much Criticism for other faculties, instead of focusing on concepts. After May26 exams I analysed that they are not suitable.
Praveen Kathod
(3)Course
Regular
Reviewer
On Study Leave
Attempt
Second Attempt
Teaching Style
Balanced
Best for: Conceptual Learners, Rank Aspirants, Working Professionals / Articleship
Pros
Best for a newbie, great conceptual clarity. Best concept notes, will over deliver.
Cons
Not good for QB
Course
Regular
Reviewer
In Articleship
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Conceptual
Pros
As someone with very little finance/ stocks knowledge, I found his teaching style perfect for me. Every minute detail were explained logically which eventually helped during exams and beyond. The book containing notes is also a good one, consolidating everything together.
Cons
Pacing could've been better for revisions.
Course
Fast Track
Reviewer
Not In Articleship
Attempt
Second Attempt
Teaching Style
Conceptual
Best for: Conceptual Learners, Exam-Focused Students, Rank Aspirants, Last-Minute Revisers, Working Professionals / Articleship, First Timers, Repeaters
Pros
PAR-level understanding instead of rote learning, go with Praveen Khatod Sir. Exceptional conceptual clarity, practical market insights, engaging brainstorming sessions, excellent doubt solving, structured notes, and complete exam orientation.
Cons
After studying from Sir, it's difficult to adjust to any other faculty's teaching style.
Studying AFM from Praveen Khatod Sir was one of my best CA Final decisions. AFM ka TOD = Praveen Khatod literally! ❤️ He doesn't make you mug up formulas—he makes you understand the logic behind every concept. The brainstorming in class, practical stock market examples, charts & price action understanding, valuation insights, and real-life applications make every topic unforgettable. PAR-level conceptual clarity with exam-oriented coverage.Blindly trust the process. 🔥📈
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