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Computed from approved student reviews on Careviews
Who do students rate higher for AFM, Pavan Karmele or Praveen Kathod?
Across 7 approved student reviews on Careviews, students currently rate Praveen Kathod higher on 7 of 10 rating dimensions.
What rating does Pavan Karmele have on Careviews?
Pavan Karmele is rated 4.3/5 by 4 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 7 approved student reviews on Careviews, students currently rate Praveen Kathod higher on 7 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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Pavan Karmele
(4)Course
Regular
Reviewer
Full Time Student
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Conceptual
Best for: First Attempt, Multiple Attempts, Concept Building
Pros
Conceptually, he's top-notch. He doesn't waste time teaching every possible trick or shortcut that's irrelevant for the exam like some other faculties do. just pure concepts. makes even the toughest topics feel easy af
Cons
He never replied to any of my doubts, and this is the only area where he needs to improve. Actually, not just mine, he barely replies to anyone's doubts
Good to go if you're okay with not getting doubt support from the faculty
Course
Regular
Reviewer
Full Time Student
Attempt
First Attempt
Teaching Style
Conceptual
Best for: First Attempt
Pros
Good for conceptual clarity
Cons
Doesn't provide concept book
Requires making your own notes while studying, so not recommended for students starting studies after articleship
Course
Regular
Reviewer
Industrial Training
Attempt
Second Attempt
Teaching Style
Conceptual
Best for: Conceptual Learners, First Timers, Exam-Focused Students, Repeaters, Working Professionals / Articleship
Pros
The teaching methodology is outstanding. Complex topics were simplified using practical examples, making them easy to understand and remember. The faculty focuses on conceptual clarity rather than rote learning, which helped me perform better in exams.
Cons
A few topics could have been explained in greater depth.
Course
Fast Track
Reviewer
On Study Leave
Attempt
Third Attempt+
Teaching Style
Conceptual
Best for: Conceptual Learners, Exam-Focused Students, Last-Minute Revisers, Repeaters, First Timers, Working Professionals / Articleship, Rank Aspirants
Pros
Pavan Sir’s exceptionally patient and calm teaching style makes even the most difficult concepts easy to understand and remember. His explanations are crystal clear, which helps with long-term retention. His revision videos on YouTube are nothing short of a fast-track batch, they’re an absolute goldmine for CA students!
Cons
NA
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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