CISCE ISC Results 2019: Meet joint 2nd topper Kashish Gupta of Lucknow

Kashish Gupta of Lucknow, who shares all-India second rank in the ISC 2019 (Class 12) examination with 15 other students, wants to build a career in the United Nations.

This La Martiniere Girls’ College (LMGC) student is an ardent social worker.

Kashish scored 99.75% (399 marks) and a perfect 100 in political science, history and economics and 99 in English.

“I want to graduate in liberal arts before I start preparing for civil services examination. At the maximum, I will take two attempts to crack the examination. If I succeed, it will be a dream fulfilled,” she said.

She also has a plan B ready. “If not, I will try to build a career in the United Nations, as social service is my passion,” Kashish said.

A book-lover, Kashish credited her parents and teachers for her success in the board examination. “My school has nurtured me into the person I am today. I am grateful to my teachers and principal, Aashrita Dass, for motivating me throughout my academic journey,” she said.

The principal also appreciated Kashish for bringing laurels to the school.

Kashish’s father, Vineet Kumar Gupta, is a businessman and her mother, Rita, is a homemaker.

Three Lucknow girls brought laurels to the city by sharing the second rank with 13 others in ISC (Class 12) examination, the result of which was declared on Tuesday. They all missed first rank by just one mark.

Besides Kashish, the other rank-holders include Nehal Sharma of La Martiniere Girls’ College (LMGC), Lucknow, and Vedanshi Tewari of the Mahanagar branch of the City Montessori School (CMS).

They all obtained 399 marks out of 400 with an aggregate of 99.75%.

First Published: May 08, 2019 17:24 IST