Lockdown dampens joy of CBSE Class X results

Noida/Ghaziabad: Students from various schools in Noida and Ghaziabad were elated on Wednesday when the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the results of Class X examinations. However, there were no special celebrations on the day as most schools in the city have already started Class XI studies.
The board did not release any merit list this year. Interestingly, the highest percentage secured by students in both Noida and Ghaziabad was the same — 99.4%.
Navya Rastogi from Amity School, who scored the near-100 figure, said a celebration of the Class X examination was just about having a good family dinner. She said, “I was consistent in my studies. The message I have for CBSE Class X aspirants is, ‘...even if you study for a single-hour each day, be focused. It will be more useful than trying to do a lot in less time.” Navya is studying Commerce in Class XI at Amity. She is an avid reader and has been a class topper through school years.
Meanwhile, Yash Goyal from DPS Indirapuram also bagged a 99.4% score. “I had put in a lot of hard work and devoted 8-10 hours every day towards studies. My efforts paid off,” said Yash. Son of a chartered accountant, Yash, has his eyes set on cracking the IIT entrance tests. He has mastered many computer languages and wants to become an ethical hacker.
Soham Parashar of Ch Chhabil Dass School in Ghaziabad scored 99.2%. “Apart from tuitions, I relied mostly on self-studies,” said Soham, who like Yash, wants to crack IIT as well. Soham, an avid footballer, is disappointed that he could not celebrate his success due to the lockdown. “I had planned a big party, but due to the pandemic, I am forced to stay indoors. However, my parents are trying their best to make up for it” he said.
Arpit Sinha from Apeejay School, Noida scored a 99% and emerged as the topper. Arpit said he was surprised by his results. “I had typhoid and fell ill for 10 days before the exams. There is no celebration due to the lockdown and time at home is mostly spent on studies,” Arpit said.