Smart work, self-discipline: DPS students share success stories

With the CBSE Class X and XII board results out, students from Delhi Public School, Gurugram, are celebrating top scores and sharing their journeys of perseverance, self-discipline, and smart study techniques. Scoring between 98% and 99.4%, the toppers have made their school proud and inspired juniors with their stories of determination and grit.

Strategic preparation

led the way

Talking to The Tribune, Tanay Garg, a Class XII Commerce student who scored 99.4%, attributed his success to strategic planning and consistent effort. “My preparation for CBSE exams was based on smart work and regular planning,” he said. “For Mathematics and Accountancy, I prepared through frequent practice to develop a solid base, and for Economics and Business Studies, regular class participation and rigorous NCERT revision helped.” Thanking his teachers, Tanay added, “Their detailed explanation of concepts made all the difference.”

A passionate math student, Tanay found the subject deeply fulfilling. “Maths was my favourite subject as it requires logic, clarity, and problem-solving. It helped me develop analytical thinking and reasoning skills.” He now aims to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Economics (Honours) from DU and aspires to become an investment banker.

Balancing studies, leisure

Akshat Jain, a Science student who scored 98.8%, said English posed the biggest challenge for him. “Reading the literature chapters again and again really helped. Referring to other online resources gave me new perspectives,” he said. Akshat admitted there were moments of burnout. “At times, I took a day off to relax—watching movies, playing sports, or just doing something fun helped me bounce back.”

Emotional support was key

For Divya Ghildyal, who scored 99.2% in Humanities, emotional support was key. “My parents, teachers, and friends were all extremely supportive throughout my journey,” she shared in a conversation with The Tribune. “Spending time with them refreshed me and motivated me to study harder.”

Divya credits her class teacher, Ms. Leeza Dutta, for the best piece of advice: “You do not need to be smarter than anyone; you need to be more disciplined. This really stuck with me.” Sharing advice for future board aspirants, she said, “Study at your own pace. Following a rigid timetable is not for everyone. Even unconventional study methods can yield great results.

She cautioned against one common mistake. “Not revising enough is a big error. Practising questions, solving papers, and being thorough with your syllabus is extremely important. Even if you just revise what you did in a day, it will stay with you longer.”

These students, who largely studied independently with focused strategies, serve as an inspiration to their peers, proving that consistency, discipline, and self-belief can lead to remarkable success.

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