Interviews

‘Hard work and remaining focused on studies a must’

Abheya Arora, 99 per cent, Commerce, MGN Public School, Urban Estate

Abheya, who excelled in the examinations, said consistency throughout the preparation was the key mantra that helped her in learning every topic precisely. “Hard work, following a proper timetable and remaining focused on studies are a must to achieve good marks. Good marks cannot be scored by studying a month before the beginning of the exams. Instead, the last few days should be utilised for the revision of every topic,” added Abheya, who prefers reading novels every day.

She said she did not take any tuition while preparing for the board examinations and that she achieved the excellent marks on the basis of her hard work. However, she expressed her gratitude towards her parents and teachers who were very supportive and kept motivating her throughout the year.

She scored a perfect 100 in economics, business and painting while 99 in accounts and 96 in English. Advising her juniors, she said, “We should never consider books as a burden, rather we should befriend them. One should make it a habit to deeply understand every topic. A resident of JP Nagar, Abheya had also bagged the All India third rank in the Class X exams. Aspiring to get into the field of finance, she is satisfied that her excellent marks have opened several fields before her and she can join one she likes most.

‘Frequent revisions of topics key to excellent marks’

Isha Jindal, 98.4 per cent, commerce, Innocent Heart School (GMT)

Ecstatic to have bagged the second position in the district, Isha said this was the first time that she had excelled in her academics. She was sure about scoring around 95 per cent marks, but achieving more than that today definitely surprised her. She believes that one should not take stress during the exams. Students should always focus on making strategies and develop interest in their subjects. “Completing my homework daily, frequent revisions of all topics, resolving queries and practising sample papers are some of methods which can help one achieve good marks. Moreover, seven to eight hours of sleep and sparing time for hobbies are equally important,” added Isha, who wants to join Delhi University for further studies. She advises her juniors to maintain calm while taking the exam and focus on time management.

Commerce toppers

Abheya Arora 99 per cent, MGN Public School, Urban Estate, followed by Isha Arora 98.4 per cent. Five students; Dhruv, a student of MGN Public School, Suklhleen Kaur (Guru Amardas Public School) and Sanya Gupta, Vanshit Kaura, Chitra Singla from Delhi Public School shared the third spot by scoring 98.2 per cent.

Humanities Toppers

Anushka Poonia, a student of DPS, bagged the first position by scoring 98.2 per cent while Anagha Ragesh, a student of Army Public School, was at second spot with 98 per cent marks.