The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the results for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) examinations on Thursday, with students from Nagpur delivering outstanding performances. Girls edged ahead overall, but several high scorers across various streams have now set their sights on competitive exams and diverse career paths.
National and Regional Performance
At the national level, the ICSE recorded a pass percentage of 99.18%, while the ISC stood at 99.13%. The western region, which includes Maharashtra, led the country in ICSE results with an impressive 99.85% pass rate and secured second place in ISC at 99.55%.
Nagpur ICSE Toppers
In Nagpur, Aarav Salve of SFS School of Excellence emerged as the probable city topper in ICSE with a score of 97.2%. Following closely were Aarsh Singh from Marie Poussepin's Academy, Husaina Najeeb from MSB Educational Institute, and Sarakshi Patil from Chanda Devi Saraf School, each securing 97%.
Aarav Salve expressed his motivation: 'Being part of the first batch of the school made me even more motivated to perform well.' He balanced regular tuition with nearly five hours of daily self-study and plans to pursue science.
Sarakshi Patil, who shared the probable second rank, credited her mother as her biggest source of inspiration. 'I maintained two to three hours of self-study every day. Consistency really made the difference,' she said. Patil intends to take up PCM and prepare for NEET.
Nagpur ISC Toppers
In the ISC examinations, Hussaina Izzy from MSB Educational Institute emerged as the probable city topper with 96.2% in humanities. Harsh Dwivedi (95%) from Chanda Devi Saraf School and Insiya Ambawala (94%) from MSB Educational Institute followed in the science stream.
Izzy, a published writer, attributed her performance to genuine interest in her subjects. 'Studying never felt like a burden because I truly enjoyed what I was learning,' she said. Having already secured multiple college acceptances, she plans to appear for CUET and pursue media management and journalism.
Harsh Dwivedi highlighted the benefits of smaller class sizes. 'Personal doubts were addressed, which helped strengthen concepts,' he noted, adding that a structured study routine of three to four hours daily helped him maintain balance.
Other High Achievers
Kavya Meshram scored 96.2% in ICSE while simultaneously completing her final year of classical music training. With two to three hours of focused study each day, she managed both academics and extracurricular commitments. She now plans to opt for PCM and prepare for JEE.
Students and educators observed that discipline, consistency, and clarity of goals remained common factors among this year's high performers. The results reflect the dedication of Nagpur's students and the supportive educational environment in the city.
