14-05-2025
‘Never Expected Full Marks': Ahmedabad's Ishani Debnath Tops CBSE With Perfect 500/500
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Ahmedabad's Ishani Debnath topped the CBSE Class 12 Humanities stream with a perfect score of 500/500, crediting her success to discipline and strong family support.
In an extraordinary academic feat, Ishani Debnath, a student from Delhi Public School (DPS), Bopal, Ahmedabad, has made history by scoring a perfect 500 out of 500 in the CBSE Class 12 examinations this year. She has not only emerged as the CBSE India Topper but also holds the title of the CBSE Global Topper in the Humanities stream for 2024.
Speaking about her success, Ishani credited her achievement to a consistent, disciplined, and structured study routine. 'I had prepared well and was confident of scoring excellent marks, but never expected a perfect score in all subjects. I focused more on understanding and learning concepts rather than just preparing for exams, which really helped."
Her preparation strategy revolved around in-depth textbook reading, regular doubt-clearing, solving assignments and additional questions, and practising past years' papers.
'This success is the result of consistent hard work over many months. Since Class 11, I began trying different study techniques. My teachers encouraged us to explore what learning style suited us best, whether through textbooks or audio-visual content. I eventually created my own formula: read the textbook thoroughly and then make notes. After figuring out what worked for me, I stuck to it completely in Class 12," she said.
Ishani expressed deep gratitude towards her parents, teachers, and school for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout her journey.
Looking ahead, she plans to pursue an Honours degree in Psychology from one of the country's top institutions and hopes to contribute meaningfully to society.
'Now, I wish to pursue Psychology from one of the country's top colleges. Scoring 500 out of 500 wouldn't have been possible without the motivation from my school principal and the guidance of my teachers. My parents have also constantly encouraged me to stay focused on my goals and to work with dedication," she said.
First Published:
May 14, 2025, 18:25 IST
