Ahmedabad girl Ishani Debnath tops CBSE Class 12 humanities with perfect 500/500
The daughter of Shantanu Debnath, a consultant with a BE and MBA background, and Rajeshwari Debnath, a postgraduate homemaker, Ishani credits her family and school for their unwavering support. 'The encouragement from my school principal, the constant guidance from teachers, and my parents' belief in me helped me stay focused and motivated,' she said.Rajeshwari, her mother, revealed that Ishani had drawn up a detailed daily study plan, pinned to the wall of her room. 'She followed it diligently, balancing study with family time and occasional movie breaks. Whatever goal she set, she worked hard to accomplish it. We are incredibly proud of her,' she said.advertisementHer father, Shantanu, added, 'Despite scoring 97.20% in Class 10, many suggested she should opt for Science. But we supported her choice to pursue Humanities. She never took external tuitions—her learning was primarily guided by her school, and she self-studied three to four hours daily.'Looking ahead, Ishani aims to pursue Psychology at a top-tier institution in India, with plans to apply to leading colleges in Delhi and Mumbai. 'We're committed to supporting her journey and helping her realise her dreams,' her father said.This year, CBSE announced that 88.39% of students passed the Class 12 board exams. In Gujarat, the success rate was even higher, with 92.96% students clearing the examination—up by 4.57% from last year.
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