13-05-2025
Class 10 toppers skipped social media to climb ladder of success
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Lucknow: As the CBSE Class 10 results were declared on Tuesday, students across Lucknow celebrated the outcome of their year-long perseverance. For the high scorers, the road to success was paved not just with textbooks, but with consistency, self-discipline and an unwavering focus on V Dishawal, a student of Lucknow Public School, Sector I, has emerged as one of the top scorers with an impressive 98.8% marks.
He secured perfect 100 in mathematics and information technology. Reflecting on his academic journey, Atharv shared, "I made a promise to myself at the start of the academic year to give it my all. This meant eliminating distractions like social media and unnecessary outings, and focusing on studies, revising regularly, and staying consistent. It wasn't easy as there were moments of fatigue and self-doubt, but I kept my bigger goal in mind."Atharv humbly attributed his success to the support of his parents and teachers. Ishaan Singh, a student of Delhi Public School, Indiranagar, has excelled in his CBSE Class 10 exams, scoring an impressive 98.6% with full marks in maths and science. According to Ishaan, his success can be attributed to his unwavering focus and clear goals. "From the start, my aim was to make it to IIT, and that clarity guided me throughout the year," he said. He emphasised the importance of focus, quoting a mantra that resonated with him: "Focus beats talent when talent doesn't focus." "I wasn't chasing shortcuts or comparing myself with others. There were days when I felt overwhelmed or tired, but I never let go of the routine. Staying away from distractions was a conscious choice. I limited screen time, stayed consistent with my revisions, and gave myself time to recharge mentally. My parents played a huge role in helping me stay grounded, they gave me the freedom to study my way, while also reminding me to take care of my health. I've grown as a student and as a person. This is just the beginning of a longer journey. I'll prepare for JEE with even more dedication," Ishaan said. Uplabdhi Sachan from Study Hall scored 98%, achieving a perfect 100 in science. Her mantra was to believe in herself, stay dedicated, and work consistently. She wants to pursue English and history and dreams of becoming a professor. "For me, success was never just about the marks, it was about learning, discipline, and growth I experienced along the way. I stuck to a routine, focused on understanding concepts, and most importantly, I believed in myself," she said. Top scorers of City International School were Yashika Srivastava (98.8%), Tejas (96%), Prabadh Dwivedi (95%), Pururaj (93.8%), Manu Singh (92.6%) and Tejas Kumar Gautam (91.8%). Anika Purwar (97.4%) and Mimansa Sankritya (96.6%) were the top performers from Amity International School, Gomtinagar.
