City students shine with disciplined study, self-reliance and social media detox
When Amolik Pandita checked his Class 10 CBSE results on Wednesday, he was expecting around 98%. Instead, the Ahmedabad student was surprised to find he had scored a perfect 100 in all five core subjects — English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Sanskrit — securing a flawless 100% under the best-of-five rule.He narrowly missed an overall clean sweep, scoring 97 in Artificial Intelligence, his sixth subject.
Speaking about his preparation, the DAV International School student said he had completed his syllabus by January, allowing ample time for revision. “I solved multiple papers to improve my writing skills and identify weak areas. Social Studies required a bit more attention, but I was confident in the other subjects,” he said.
Now aiming for a career in engineering, Amolik has already begun preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) as he progresses in the science stream.School principal Deepak Gautampurkar praised his achievement, saying, “Amolik not only practised rigorously but also got his papers evaluated by teachers and worked on feedback. This reflects his dedication, perseverance, and the support of his teachers and parents.”
City Toppers:
Manvik Sahaa (99.2%), Zebar International School: “I expected slightly higher marks, but I am happy. Consistency and hard work were key. I quit swimming three months before exams and stayed away from social media.”
Nishchay Sinha (99.4%), DPS Bopal: “This result is a product of disciplined and strategic preparation. The Mathematics paper was tough, but I scored 95. I focused on self-study, classroom learning, and NCERT books.”
Nandan Seksaria (99.4%), DPS Bopal: “Understanding concepts is more important than rote learning. I relied on textbooks, practised papers close to exams, and avoided social media with guidance from teachers.”
Ayush Singh (99.2%), DPS Bopal: “I solved several question papers, attended online lectures, and stayed attentive in class. I studied four to five hours daily apart from school and coaching, and kept away from social media. I will now prepare for JEE.”