‘I want to be an IAS officer,’ says CBSE topper Savi Jain

SHAMLI(Uttar Pradesh): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class XII examination results, recording a pass percentage of 88.39 per cent, an increase of 0.41 per cent compared to last year. Among the toppers was Savi Jain, a student of Scottish International School in Shamli, who secured 499 marks out of 500, becoming the national topper. She hopes to join the civil services as an IAS officer.

Savi Jain said, “I am very happy. Everyone is happy. My family and my teachers are very happy. I had five subjects: history, geography, political science, English, and painting. I scored full marks in four subjects.”

She described her study schedule, “I used to do self-study for 4-5 hours.” Jain shared her future plans, adding, “I want to join the civil services as an IAS.”

On Tuesday, Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla congratulated students who successfully passed the CBSE Class X and XII examinations.

In his message, Birla highlighted the importance of hard work, discipline, and focus in achieving academic success.

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In a post on X, Birla said, “Heartiest congratulations to all students who have cleared the CBSE Class X and XII examinations. Your success reflects sincere effort, discipline, and focus.”

The CBSE class 10th and 12th examinations started on February 15 and concluded on March 18 and April 4, respectively. Class 10th students achieved a passing percentage of 93.66, whereas 88.39 per cent of students passed the Class 12th examination.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the students of classes X and XII on Tuesday, who cleared their CBSE examinations after the results were announced.

The PM also encouraged those disappointed with their results, saying, ” One exam cannot define you.”

Meanwhile, 91 per cent of girls have passed the CBSE class 12th examinations this year, 5.94 per cent more than the boys. On the other hand, 95 per cent of girls passed the CBSE class 10th examination, which was 2.37 per cent more than the boys. A total of 22,38,827 students appeared for the examinations, out of which 20,95,467 students passed. (ANI)