CBSE Class X Result 2026: ‘Daily revision and steady effort made the difference’

The CBSE Class X results for 2026, announced on April 15, recorded a large participation, with more than 24 lakh students taking the exam. The overall pass rate reached 93.70 percent, indicating a solid academic outcome nationwide. Girls continued to perform better than boys, securing a pass percentage of 94.99 percent, while boys recorded 92.69 percent. This extends a long-running pattern, with girls maintaining the lead for the 27th year in a row.

Beyond the statistics, the results reflect countless individual journeys shaped by steady effort, focus, and perseverance. Meet five such students from Apeejay School, Kharghar: Atharva Harshad Patil (97.8%); Isir Mishra (97.4%); Aditya Anand Sinha (97.2%); Sakshi Thakur (97.2%); and Parth Bothra (97.2%).

Speaking about his result, Atharva shared that he was absolutely thrilled with his result. “I was expecting to be in the top five, but I did not expect to top the school. My study strategy was simple. I stayed consistent right from the beginning and did not leave anything for the last minute. I avoided picking up new topics at the end and focused only on revision. I focused on completing daily targets instead of counting study hours,” he said.

He credits the teachers for being supportive and guiding him constantly. “At home, my parents created a relaxed environment, which helped me stay stress-free. To unwind, I used to play carom with my mother,” this Class XI Science student, who plans to pursue engineering, stated.

Isir, found it challenging to stay consistent every day because the syllabus was vast. “Covering everything equally without neglecting any part required effort. I made sure to prepare all subjects evenly and divided the syllabus into smaller parts, completing them on time. This helped me stay on track. I did not follow a rigid timetable. Instead, I focused on daily goals and prioritized subjects based on importance and my level of preparation. Consistency mattered more to me than strict scheduling,” he said.

To manage stress, he took short breaks between study sessions. “I listened to music, spoke with family, and occasionally played video games. These breaks helped me refresh my mind without losing focus. If I were to prepare again, I would start earlier and begin revisions sooner. Overall, my method worked well, but I believe starting earlier could have improved my performance further,” he added.

Aditya, who was expecting a slightly lower percentage, is thrilled with the result. “My approach was simple. I focused on execution and consistency rather than studying long hours. I tried to study for one or two hours daily. There were days when I did not feel like studying, but I still made an effort to stay on track,” he said and added that what kept him motivated was having a clear goal. “I also took breaks, but I made sure they were controlled so they did not become distractions,” the Class XII student who has taken up PCM stated.

His teachers played a very important role, he shared. “They helped me improve my weak areas, especially in presentation and answer writing. Their feedback during revisions helped me correct my mistakes,” the future hardware design engineer aspirant said.

Sakshi said that her biggest source of motivation was her mother. “She constantly pushed me to study whenever I felt distracted. At the same time, I stayed active in school. I participated in debates, public speaking, MUNs, and other activities. I also played sports and even won a Gold medal in boxing at DSO. Managing studies along with activities felt natural to me,” the Class XI student, who is pursuing PCM shared.

Her weak subject was Social Science but her brother helped her. “Regular writing practice helped me improve my scores significantly,” she shared.

Parth sharing his study strategy said, “I studied consistently and made it a point to revise every week. I went through the entire syllabus about three times, which really helped me feel prepared. Before the Boards began, I was a bit nervous because it was the first time taking this exam, but once I started, it felt like a regular school exam. That mindset helped me stay calm.”

His parents, especially his mother, played a strong role in supporting him. “She was always there, making sure I stayed focused and reminding me to study regularly. My teachers were very supportive throughout. They cleared my doubts, monitored my progress, and pointed out where I was going wrong, which made a big difference,” he shared.