Zainab Saify of Demonstration School topped the CBSE class XII examinations securing the position of city topper. She secured 98.6% in Humanities stream. While, Saksham Singh of St Joseph's Coed stood second securing 98.4% in commerce stream, Palak Choksey of Delhi Public School (DPS) tied the third position with securing 98.2%.
Notably, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the results of class XII on Thursday. The results were declared at 1:00 pm that ended wait of many students looking forward to get admissions in colleges and universities across the country.
It is to be noted that Muskan Rathore got 97.8%, student Ishita Rai 97.8 of SPS Saket Nagar, and Vanika Keswani of Navneet School received 97.2%.
Notably, the overall pass percentage this year is 83.4% which has increased as compared to last year which was 83.1%. Notably, this year 12,05,484 students appeared for the CBSE Class XII examination, out of which 10,05,427 passed.
Zainab wants to pursue literature as her profession. While talking about her success he said that she was not expecting such result. “I gave my best in my exams as I paid attention towards my studies,” said Zainab.
“I tood humanities as my stream as I have interest in Literature. I remained consitant towards my studies and hardwork, as I believe that if one does not study daily it may be a big lost. Practice plays an important role in success,” he added.
She said that he believe in consistent hardwork, as there is no short cut to success. Sharing her success mantra, she said, “I just practiced what my teachers taught in class and did daily practice. I would like to give credit to my parents and teachers for being supportive.”
She has applied in Hyderabad University for higher studies. "I want to become professor of English Literature or an author as I love to write and would take up this as my profession."
The CBSE has launched a toll free helpline for the students. As many as 65 counsellors from across the country will help the students and answer their queries.