The national capital recorded an overall pass percentage of 97.38% in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 exams, with Delhi’s toppers attributing their success to consistent, concept-based study rather than rote learning.
Dhanista Chandila, 15, a student at ITL Public School in Dwarka, scored 100% in social sciences and said she used a concept-oriented approach in her studies. “I focused on clarity rather than rote learning and stopped using social media to upload content related to my hobby, which is dancing, near my exams. I am a Kathak dancer, and my dream is to become a pilot in the future.”
Fifteen-year-old Apoorva Thakur, from Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, scored 100 points in English and expressed her gratitude to her family, friends, and school system for supporting her throughout her journey. “Accuracy in the text and consistency in practicing the worksheets were the main reasons for my success. I hope to become a neurologist in the future and chose science for my senior high school classes.”
Avishi Dutta, 14, from Amity International School, Saket, scored 100 points in science, technology and social science. Avicii said she did not follow a strict schedule. “I have focused on continuous study without distractions, because I feel that strict schedules can become frustrating over time,” she said, adding that she would like to pursue a career in biomedical or chemical engineering and is also considering a career in civil administration.
Mankrit Singh, 15, another student at ITL Public School, said that while he got 100 points in French and artificial intelligence, he aims to become a theoretical physicist and is also interested in programming. “I have been doing many practice papers and studying concepts and chapters in advance to stay ahead in my class. I am grateful for all the support I have received from my family, especially my mother.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta congratulated the students in a message
