Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo's old social media post about his Class 12 board examination marks has resurfaced online, sparking renewed discussions about the significance of academic scores. The post, which Warikoo has shared in previous years following the announcement of Class 12 results, is being revisited as conversations around marks, cut-offs, and college admissions continue to dominate online platforms.
Warikoo's Reflection on Academic Scores
In the post, Warikoo reflected on his own academic performance and urged students not to judge their future based on a single marksheet. He wrote, "Every year, when the Class 12th board results are announced, I share my Class 12th marksheet as well." He acknowledged that many students spend months preparing for board examinations and may feel disappointed if their results do not meet expectations. "This is for those who prepared days and nights for months, only for the marksheet to tell them it wasn't enough. For those who feel hopeless about what's next," he added.
Personal Experience
Sharing his own experience, Warikoo revealed that he scored 57 marks in English in Class 12. Despite this score, he now regularly receives invitations from leading companies and educational institutions around the world to speak to employees and students. "I scored 57 in English in my Class 12. Today, top companies and colleges across the world invite me to address their employees and students," he wrote. He also pointed out that high marks do not always determine a person's future career path. According to Warikoo, he scored 93 in Chemistry but never pursued the subject later. Although he scored 87 in Physics and studied it further, his career eventually took a completely different direction.
The Marksheet's Limitations
Warikoo argued that a marksheet only reflects performance in a limited period of time and does not measure a person's long-term abilities. "A marksheet reflects three hours of memory. It says nothing about a lifetime of potential," he wrote. He encouraged students to focus on personal growth rather than comparing themselves with others. He emphasized that success is not a race against the world but an individual journey. "The world will tell you your race is with the world. There is no race. It is simply your path," he concluded.
