CBSE Board Result 2025: Toppers suggest to set high goals and not to take the exam lightly

When the CBSE class XII results got declared, these students of Apeejay School, Saket were overwhelmed with joy and pride. After all, they have scored the highest marks while securing the top positions. Their hard work and consistent efforts finally paid off, bringing smiles, relief, and a deep sense of accomplishment. Let’s read more as these high scorers share their matra of success.  

Make a plan

When Aleeza Ali checked her Class XII results, she was simply “elated”. Scoring 97.6% and securing the top position from the Science Stream she expressed, “This has been a beautiful feeling.” 

Aleeza scored 100/100 in Psychology. When asked how she split her time between preparing for boards alongside competitive exams, she emphasised, “The best way to tackle  all the pressure is to make a plan. Because if you do not have a plan, you will keep feeling overwhelmed. Planning makes it more organised and helps in keeping your mind calm. Also, planning gives a clear perspective, you can focus on each subject and revise the chapters well.”

She further mentioned, “I also connected with my parents, friends and teachers, who provided me guidance.” For the Apeejay School, Saket topper, her teachers have played a crucial role in achieving this success. “Teachers have helped me amazingly, clearing all doubts, meticulously providing key details that helped us through the whole preparation process. They made sure they were there for us whenever we needed them,” said the NEET aspirant. 

Don’t take boards lightly

Krishiv Majumdar is a brilliant student always securing top position in the school academic exam. However, he didn’t expect to score 95.2% in the CBSE board result. For him, his preparation strategy involved solving mock tests and practising more and more questions from sample papers. “I wrote formulas of physics and maths separately which helped me remember them. And the best way to remember derivations is to write them without seeing them.”

Adding further, Krishiv mentioned that the school teachers really helped him  grasp the basics required for doing well in boards. “They helped me in all ways possible to reduce my workload as I was preparing for JEE as well,” he emphasised. 

Krishiv’s plan is to pursue a BTech degree from a good college preferably in mechanical engineering. Sharing a few quick tips for the upcoming batch, he said, “Don’t take boards lightly. You won’t be able to cover up your syllabus just before exams. Also, I would like to say that you shouldn’t give up on whatever dream you are chasing and lose hope. Everything is possible if we try and there is potential in each student to become a topper and do well in boards.”

Set your goals high

Sharing the second position with his batchmate Krishiv Majumdar, Iqra Naaz expressed, “It honestly feels amazing to become one of the toppers. There’s a quiet satisfaction in knowing that your consistent efforts have paid off. From the very beginning of Class 12, I had set my goals high — not only just in terms of marks but in terms of giving my best, staying disciplined, and being accountable for my progress.”

Scoring an overall 95.2%, Iqra scored highest marks in English (99) and Psychology (99). Her preparation strategy was rooted in three things — consistency, adaptation to the evolving paper pattern, and a lot of practice.

She also added, “I closely followed my teacher’s advice and focused a lot on the changing CBSE pattern — especially with the rise in competency-based and application-based questions over the past 3–4 years. So, I made sure I wasn’t just reading or memorising, but actively practicing questions that tested my understanding.”

“For Biology, Psychology, and both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, NCERT was my absolute foundation — I read it multiple times and ensured I understood every line. I also solved as many mock papers and PYQs as I could, and after every paper — including my pre-boards — I thoroughly analysed my mistakes. That analysis helped me track patterns in my errors and allowed me to improve in targeted areas,” she further explained. 

Alongside boards, Iqra was preparing for NEET and so it was definitely a high-pressure phase. “I dealt with the pressure by taking short breaks, going for 10–15 minute walks, and most importantly — trusting the process. My parents and teachers were a strong emotional anchor throughout — their belief in me helped me stay grounded,” she shared.

For Iqra, the school also played a major role in this journey,  not just academically, but emotionally. “The support from teachers was consistent and reassuring throughout — from regular online classes in the final months to immediate doubt resolution and a series of mock exams that closely simulated real exam conditions.” 

Consistency, practice & time management

From the Commerce stream, Arham Zaman has scored the highest marks, securing 95.2%. He said, “I feel really happy and proud to be one of the toppers. I was confident that I would score good marks because I had been consistent in my studies throughout the year. I made sure to stay disciplined, follow a regular study routine, and revise regularly.” 

Sharing his mantra of success, Arham emphasised, “I focused on a clear and consistent study plan for my exams. I made sure to thoroughly understand all the concepts from the NCERT textbooks, as they form the base of most questions. Along with that, I regularly practiced sample papers and previous years’ question papers, which helped me improve my time management and understand the exam pattern better. This combination of strong basics and regular practice really boosted my confidence”

He further added, “The school played a major role in my Class 12 board exam preparation. Our teachers provided clear explanations of every topic, regular doubt-solving sessions, and timely revision classes. We also had multiple practice tests that helped me get familiar with the exam pattern and manage time better. Their constant support and motivation kept me focused and confident throughout the year.”

Arham plans to pursue a career in the finance sector because he is deeply interested in understanding how markets work and how financial systems impact businesses and economies. “I aim to study finance to develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and eventually work in roles like financial analysis, investment banking, or corporate finance. It’s a dynamic field with great learning opportunities and the potential to make a meaningful impact,” he shared.