I am extremely grateful to my school and my teachers, whose guidance and efforts were instrumental in producing this result. The regular assessments conducted helped me gauge my preparedness at each stage, allowing me to understand my strengths and improve on my weaknesses. My teachers were always available to solve doubts, and their constant motivation pushed us to do better. I focused on understanding concepts clearly, and made my own notes, which helped with last minute revision. Setting achievable goals and taking regular breaks, while also establishing a balance between academics and extracurriculars, helped me excel. I’m also immensely thankful for the invaluable support that my friends and family offered through the entire process - getting on study calls and solving each others doubts helped create a fruitful environment

Stuti Almal
Grade 12 School topper - 99.2%

If I were to aptly describe the past year, Mandela’s quote would do justice. As he had rightly said, “The greatest glory in living is not in falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Being at the echelon of success, I must say that going uphill was not a cakewalk; but don’t get me wrong - it’s not impossible either. I am extremely grateful to all the teaching fraternity, parents and friends for their unwavering support through arduous times. Our teachers gave us plenty of exam-oriented guidance, tips and advice which proved useful on D-day. Friendly and always available, my teachers and parents helped clear any apprehensions or last-minute doubts. Self-study was my way of approaching academics. I recommend solving plenty of previous year papers, SQPs, and question banks (especially those issued by CBSE). Having a rough schedule, finishing homework in classes during free time and multiple revisions of NCERT Textbooks (which many ignore) were my keys to success. My advice to all future aspirants - always try to get stronger in your weaker areas - that’s all you need to emerge stronger!

Aarush Pandey
Grade 10 School topper - 98.4%

For me, approaching 10th grade meant focusing on one exam at a time. It was essential not to worry too far ahead and just give 100% in each internal school exam. The school ensures that your internal exam prep is more than enough for your boards.

Secondly,Staying calm during preparation and exams was crucial and not letting stress get to you. This is easier said than done, but it is important to understand that stress does no good for your confidence and mental health. Thirdly, maintaining balance is crucial; studying for 3-4 hours straight never worked for me. I maintained contact with the outside world by walking my dog for at least 40 minutes every day, ensuring a sense of balance.

My school teachers played a vital role, providing guidance, advice, and answering all my doubts. I was lucky to have a supportive family who did not put much pressure on me and ensured I was free of any apprehension before the tests. Doing previous year papers and mock tests proved immensely helpful.

To summarize, maintaining a balance, keeping calm and doing plenty of previous years questions helped me score well in the board exams.

Maitri Bhatia
Grade 10 School topper - 98.4%