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Secrets To The Top: How Class XII Toppers Achieved Trophy-Worthy Results

Name: Arnav Dayal
School: AIS Mayur Vihar
Stream: Science
Percentage: 99%

I was ecstatic with my result. I immediately told my parents and teachers, and they were equally happy. I believe a systematic routine really helped me throughout my preparation for the board exams. I always kept my sleep schedule fixed and kept myself away from social media, which ended up saving a lot of my time. Chairperson ma’am, Principal ma’am, my teachers, family, and friends constantly motivated me, especially during stressful times. Balancing competitive exams with board preparation was challenging, but my teachers helped me throughout the journey. In order to tackle exam-time stress, I listened to music, played games with my brother, and chatted with friends. My advice to my juniors would be to stay consistent, solve previous year papers, and to not forget to take care of their health and sleep during exam season.

Name: Ashwika Sharma
School: AIS Noida
Stream: Humanities
Percentage: 99%

I had expected a decent result but never imagined achieving such a high score. All my hard work felt rewarding. I tend to procrastinate, but following a timetable helped me stay disciplined. From December onwards, I studied for long hours each day, focusing especially on subjects that made me nervous. I also solved as many sample papers as possible. My parents supported my routine with constant encouragement and guidance, and all my teachers were available to assist me round the clock. My biggest challenge was burnout toward the end, as studying for months in stretch had exhausted me. To retain the motivation, I kept reminding myself how far I had already come. For relaxation, I took walks and painted. My advice to upcoming batches is to start preparing early and to focus on weaker subjects from Class XI itself, rather than delaying until the last moment.

Topper: Dhairya Jain
School: AIS Gur 46
Stream: Commerce
Percentage: 99%

When I first saw my result, I felt very happy but also a bit emotional. Becoming the school topper was beyond my expectations. I stayed consistent with the support of my parents, teachers, and friends. I focused more on understanding the concepts rather than blindly memorising notes. To manage stress, I tended to plants, which helped me to stay calm, positive, and spiritual. Hard work, patience, and consistency are very important. I hope to continue working hard with sincerity, while staying grounded, as I want to make my family and school proud. Having faith in God and staying spiritually connected  gave me strength and confidence. My sincere advice to my juniors is that they should not compare themselves with others and have a bit of faith in their own selves. And never study under pressure or fear. Take care of your health and always stay positive.

Topper: Pritha Ghosh
School: AIS Gur 46
Stream: Humanities
Percentage: 98.4%

Initially it was pure disbelief... the feeling was all too surreal. But once it registered, I was overcome with a huge sense of gratitude towards my teachers, family, and everyone who has been a part of this journey. Their belief in me often outweighed my own. Looking back, the strategy was just ‘eating the frog’, by which I mean dealing with the dense chapters first in the morning and keeping the lighter readings for later. Preparing for Class XII examinations can be discouraging sometimes, especially in the last few months, as it can get intense and overwhelming. So, it is very important to stay positive and resilient throughout this period. Moving forward, after my graduation I plan to join the Civil Services. Consistency beats intensity every time, that is the motto I live by and is my honest advice to others. It is a mantra that will work for all. Good luck to all my juniors!

Name: Priya Singh
School: Amitasha
Stream: Humanities
Percentage: 95.4%

Seeing the proud faces of my parents, teachers, and friends made my joy even greater. I stayed consistent and made full use of the gap days between exams. Since rote learning is difficult for me, I focused on understanding concepts and writing answers in my own words. And while the syllabus was a challenge, I stayed focused and avoided stress by treating exams as a task to be completed. Listening to calming music helped me to recharge. My family supported me completely and never burdened me with chores during exams. In fact, I wish to extend my gratitude to Chairperson ma’am for providing us endless opportunities through Amitasha. My advice to juniors is to value their time, stay determined, and never give up because there is no easy road to success. Exams are milestones that drive us to excel and later become sources of joy and inspiration.