After the results of the last academic session were revealed, it was also revealed that a large number of students in their Class 10th board exams scored above 95%. Besides the excellent quality of teaching and modern learning facilities that we offer at Bhartiyam International School, the success of these toppers also depends on their approach towards study and their lifestyle. The top CBSE school result of our students comes as a result of their disciplined habits, smart preparation, consistent revision, and emotional balance, all of which they learn at our school.
There are many things about a toppers study approach that a common student generally does not know about. Meanwhile, the students scoring above 90% or 95% understand them and implement them in their daily study habits. The following are those secret habits of students scoring 95%+ in their board marks.
1. Consistency Instead of Last-Minute Studying
A huge mistake that the majority of the school students make is that of trying to cover the entire syllabus or the most important concepts a few days before the exam. However, toppers do not depend on overnight preparation and maintain a consistent study routine throughout the year which is generally around 3 to 4 hours long. The common consistency habits include:
- Studying every day at fixed timings
- Revising classroom topics the same day at home
- Completing homework sincerely
- Taking short but regular study breaks
2. Strong Conceptual Understanding
The conceptual understanding of students shows the academic excellence in schools for students of all grades. The high-scoring students stand as a perfect example of this excellence as they focus on building conceptual understanding rather than just memorizing the answers for as long as possible. focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing answers blindly. This approach helps in all subjects like Mathematics, Science, Economics, and Accounts, etc., and includes:
- Asking questions during class
- Clearing doubts immediately with teachers
- Studying from NCERT books thoroughly
- Solving practical examples regularly
- Connecting theory with real-life situations
3. Prioritize NCERT and Syllabus-Oriented Preparation
During their exams, a huge number of students depend completely on guides and reference books without properly completing any of them. However, not everyone knows that studying from NCERT properly along with the PYQs can lead you to success in the exam easily, something in which study material overboarding is not effective. The NCERT and syllabus-oriented preparation strategy of students and the guidance to follow them which is what sets top schools apart in today’s competitive world, includes:
- Reading and understand NCERT topics paragraph by paragraph
- Solving all in-text and back exercises
- Highlighting important concepts
- Revising official sample papers
4. Practice Writing Answers Regularly
Board exams are not only tests of your knowledge but also how well you can present your answers in a fixed time duration. This is why many teachers advise to use black and blue pens while writing answers and fix your handwriting slowly and steadily so that you can write well along with focusing on time management. Topper students follow this advice and build habits of:
- Writing step-by-step solutions
- Underlining keywords
- Using headings and subheadings
- Maintaining neat presentation
- Practicing previous-year question papers
5. Maintain Positive Mental Health and Confidence
A large number of parents and educators believe that a positive school environment matters more than marks. This is because a positive mental health and confidence in a student that arises from their surroundings directly helps to score the highest marks possible. Hence, toppers are helped in achieving success by their surroundings that include helpful mindset practices such as:
- Avoiding comparison with classmates
- Celebrating small progress milestones
- Taking short breaks during study sessions
- Practicing meditation or light exercise
- Seeking teacher support when stressed
6. Use Smart Revision Techniques
Revision is one of the strongest factors behind how well a student can perform in his/her exam. The students who repeatedly revise information retain it more effectively and feel more confident during exams. Also, revision does not just mean rereading a chapter just once from start to end and never touching it again. The effective revision techniques that teachers producing the best school results in Uttarakhand advice to follow include:
- Creating short notes
- Revising formulas daily
- Giving chapter-wise tests
- Using mind maps for quick recall
7. Manage Time and Distractions Carefully
According to reports, the majority of the students across Indian schools, who are not toppers, suffer due to digital distractions and time management that affects their studies. As of the toppers, they do not avoid phones completely but maintain better control over screen time and entertainment. This helps them maintain a good balance between academics, rest, hobbies, and family life. The practical time-management habits include:
- Following a timetable
- Keeping separate slots for difficult subjects
- Limiting unnecessary social media usage
- Taking proper sleep of at least 8 hours daily
- Studying during peak concentration hours
Conclusion
Students who achieve more than 95% marks in their Class 10 board exam did so because of the efforts they put in. These efforts are clearly visible in the form of disciplined routines, conceptual clarity, regular revision, smart exam strategies, and a positive mindset. The effects of these factors can make even the weakest of the students excel in their studies for their better future.
Enroll your child at Bhartiyam International School, the best CBSE school in Rudrapur, and see them achieve excellence in their next academic year.
FAQs
Q. Is it easy to score 95% in boards?
It is not easy to score 95% in boards. However, it is a achievable result that you can get by studying with discipline, getting conceptual clarity, doing proper revision, following smart exam strategies like time management and answer presentation, along with maintaining a positive and confident mindset.
Q. How can I focus 100% on studying?
A student can focus 100% on studying by following a fixed routine of studying regularly, establishing your goal of the marks you need to score along with the pathway to reach that goal, staying motivated for your studies, and not getting distracted.
Q. Are coaching classes necessary?
No, coaching classes are not necessary for a student to top in their board exams. Their goal of over 90% or 95% marks is possible to be touched by proper self-study throughout the year also.
