Shabdita Tiwari of Delhi Public School (DPS) topped the CBSE class XII examinations securing the position of city topper. She secured 98.6% in Humanities stream. While Ayudh Saxena of Delhi Public School (DPS) stood second securing 98% in Physics Chemistry Math (PCM) stream and Ishita Jain from Carmel Convent tied the third position with securing 97.4% in Commerce stream.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the results of class XII on Saturday. The results were declared at 12:30 am that ended wait of many students looking forward to get admissions in colleges and universities across the country.
Notably, the overall pass percentage this year is 83.01% which comparatively higher to last year which was 82%. Notably, as many as 11, 86,306 candidates registered this year for the class XII examination across the nation.
City topper Shabdita Tiwari wants to do History Honours and then go for higher studies at Delhi University. While talking about her success she said that she remained focused all through the year. “I gave my best in my exams as I was focused and as I prepared all through the year till the Board exams came I was prepared for the examinations,” said Shabdita.
Talking about her success mantra, she said, “I did self studies and what I believe is that one should always believe in his or her capabilities to achieve success in life.”
Advising the other students, city topper said, “Marks never decide the future and bad marks is not the end of the world. There is so much to do, just pursue what you like and make you happy.”
Ayudh Saxena on the other hand stood second and aspires to be a software engineer. He said that school played a vital role in his success. “All the mock tests and papers the school provided, besides all the advices by my teachers helped me achieve this position.” He further said that his success mantra was enjoyment.