CBSE Class X Result 2026: Steady preparation, not perfect plans, defined their results

The CBSE Class X Result 2026, declared on April 15, brought encouraging news, with over 24 lakh students appearing and an overall pass percentage of 93.70 per cent. Beyond the numbers, these results speak to something quieter and more personal. They reflect months of steady effort, disciplined routines, and the kind of determination that rarely shows on the surface but defines each student’s journey. Meet five such students from Apeejay School, Noida: Harshita Mittal (99.2%), Anika Bedi (98.4%), Spriha Das (98.4%), Dhruv Chauhan (98.2%), and Saanvi Khatua (98.2%).

Speaking about her performance, Harshita said, “I used to compare myself with others which not only demotivated but also became a cause of overthrowing. My parents played a huge role throughout this challenging journey helping me to look on the greener side of the grass.”

After her Math exam she was overwhelmed but her mother helped her to push thorough this phase. “I adopted an organised approach and making the best use of time. I identified my weaknesses and strengths and accordingly I framed my timetable for studying different subjects with sufficient amount of break so I don’t feel saturated,” she shared.

Health, she added is really important component during preparation. “If I had to prepare again I would ensure that my studies go hand in hand with my health,” this now in Class XI student, who has taken up Commerce with core Math, said.

Anika was extremely thrilled and a little overwhelmed when she saw her result. ‘I was aiming for above 95%, but scoring 98.4% was beyond expectation. My preparation focused on consistency. I read NCERT books several times, line by line, and practised previous year questions to improve my speed and understand the marking scheme. I also identified my weak subjects and gave them extra time,” she said.

Teachers were supportive, cleared her doubts, gave assignments and sample papers, and provided honest feedback that helped her improve my answers. “I am deeply interested in Economics and Business Studies, and I plan to prepare for CUET. My advice is to stay consistent, study daily, take assignments seriously, write answers in points with proper headings, practise PYQs, and stay calm because a well-rested mind performs better,” this now in Class XI student who has taken Commerce with Math advised.

One of the most challenging parts for Spriha was staying consistent over a long period. “It is easy to feel motivated at the beginning, but that energy fades with time. I managed this by breaking my goals into smaller, achievable targets, which made the process feel less overwhelming. There were moments when I felt unsure, especially when I did not perform as expected or could not solve certain questions. I began to treat these gaps as opportunities to improve and worked more carefully on my weak areas,” she shared.

She also did not follow a strict timetable but focused on completing daily targets and gradually made her approach more structured. “To stay refreshed, I took short breaks, played the ukulele, read fiction, or watched shows. Looking back, I would improve my time management, revision strategy, and stress handling, but the experience taught me how to stay focused under pressure,” she added.

For Dhruv, preparing for Boards came with its own challenges, especially Social Science with its extensive syllabus. “I managed it through thorough revision and consistent written practice. One of the toughest moments was during my AI and Sanskrit exams when I had a high fever. With the support and encouragement of my family, I managed to perform well, he stated.

His study approach kept evolving as I faced new challenges instead of following a fixed timetable. To manage stress, I spent time playing with my younger sister and watching my favourite childhood cartoons, which helped me relax,” this now in Class XII student who has chosen PCM shared.

While opening her result, Saanvi was calm, almost like the calm in the eye of a storm. “When I saw my scores, I felt relieved and happy. I had set a goal of 98%, and scoring 98.2% brought satisfaction. My strategy was to make notes in simple language so I could remember concepts better. For Social Science, I summarised each page on sticky notes and used them for quick revision. Practising previous year questions and sample papers from the pre-Boards gave confidence. The teachers’ support with personalised feedback on the answers helped,” this now in Class XI student who has taken up PCM with AI, shared.