No need for strict schedule: WB Class 10 topper Adrita Sarkar shares study mantra
Adrita Sarkar, a student of Raiganj Coronation High School in Uttar Dinajpur, has topped the West Bengal Madhyamik 2025 exam with an impressive 99.43% -- scoring 696 out of 700.The topper, who studied an average of 8-10 hours a day, now dreams of cracking competitive exams and becoming a doctor.TOPPER WITH A PLANAdrita isn't someone who crammed in the last few months. He believes consistent study from the start of the year is the key. 'There is not much use following a strict schedule. Rather, study regularly from the beginning of the year,' he told media, speaking about preparation strategy.While most kids his age balance school with hobbies, Adrita admits he didn't get much time for fun activities.'I used to study around 8-10 hours a day, but it wasn't fixed' he shares. Despite that, he wasn't expecting the top rank. 'I thought I might rank within the top 10, but I never thought I would become the topper,' he says.WB MADHYAMIK RESULT 2025 LIVE UPDATESFUTURE DOCTOR IN THE MAKINGBiology is Adrita's favourite subject, and he's already started preparing for Class 11 and Biology is his favourite subject. 'I want to pursue medical. But while studying 11–12, if I develop an interest in other subjects, I will move accordingly,' he adds thoughtfully.He's also quite clear on his use of technology. 'If I use mobile the right way, it is good definitely. There is no problem using it for studies,' he explains.FAMILY AND SCHOOL MATTERAdrita is quick to credit his parents, sister, and school for supporting him. 'I thank my mother, father, and elder sister who have supported me,' he says. He also appreciates the consistent academic guidance his school teachers provided from the early years.When not immersed in textbooks, Adrita enjoys reading literature -- Satyajit Ray is his favourite author.
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No need for strict schedule: WB Class 10 topper Adrita Sarkar shares study mantra
Adrita Sarkar, a student of Raiganj Coronation High School in Uttar Dinajpur, has topped the West Bengal Madhyamik 2025 exam with an impressive 99.43% -- scoring 696 out of topper, who studied an average of 8-10 hours a day, now dreams of cracking competitive exams and becoming a WITH A PLANAdrita isn't someone who crammed in the last few months. He believes consistent study from the start of the year is the key. 'There is not much use following a strict schedule. Rather, study regularly from the beginning of the year,' he told media, speaking about preparation most kids his age balance school with hobbies, Adrita admits he didn't get much time for fun activities.'I used to study around 8-10 hours a day, but it wasn't fixed' he shares. Despite that, he wasn't expecting the top rank. 'I thought I might rank within the top 10, but I never thought I would become the topper,' he MADHYAMIK RESULT 2025 LIVE UPDATESFUTURE DOCTOR IN THE MAKINGBiology is Adrita's favourite subject, and he's already started preparing for Class 11 and Biology is his favourite subject. 'I want to pursue medical. But while studying 11–12, if I develop an interest in other subjects, I will move accordingly,' he adds also quite clear on his use of technology. 'If I use mobile the right way, it is good definitely. There is no problem using it for studies,' he AND SCHOOL MATTERAdrita is quick to credit his parents, sister, and school for supporting him. 'I thank my mother, father, and elder sister who have supported me,' he says. He also appreciates the consistent academic guidance his school teachers provided from the early not immersed in textbooks, Adrita enjoys reading literature -- Satyajit Ray is his favourite author. advertisement
