Fazilka Student Scores Perfect 500 on National Boards

Vaibhav Arora walked out of his CBSE Class 10 board exams with something most students only dream about: a perfect 500 out of 500.

The student from Holy Heart Day Boarding Public School in Fazilka, Punjab scored 100 in every subject. English, math, science, social studies, Punjabi, and information technology all came back with perfect marks.

His secret wasn't some genius study hack. Vaibhav studied eight hours daily with consistent discipline and took cricket breaks to clear his head. He's been at the same school since kindergarten, and his principal says watching him grow into this achievement has been extraordinary.

The Ludhiana region, which includes Punjab, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Leh, celebrated a 95.70% pass rate overall. That beat the national average of 93.70%. Girls in the region outperformed boys with a 97.04% pass rate compared to 94.6% for boys.

Two Ludhiana students nearly matched Vaibhav's feat with 99.8% scores. Saksham Mittal from DAV Public School admits he actually skipped a few chapters during final revision and never stressed about the boards. He studied subject by subject, chapter by chapter, refusing to cram for hours on end.

Divyanshu Jaju from Police DAV Public School credits an unexpected tool: his diary. Since day one of 10th grade, he's written everything down. His schedule, what he learned, what's pending, tomorrow's plans, even his screen time. He still maintains it after exams because it keeps him organized and focused.

The Ripple Effect

These aren't just individual wins. The region's strong performance shows what happens when students have access to quality education and supportive school communities. Vaibhav has been nurtured at the same institution since he was five years old.

Both Saksham and Divyanshu studied without tuition for most subjects, proving that self-discipline and smart planning can level the playing field. Divyanshu's diary method and Saksham's chapter-by-chapter approach offer practical blueprints other students can actually follow.

All three students chose non-medical streams for 11th grade and are moving forward with clear goals. Their success stories remind us that excellence comes in different forms, whether it's perfect scores or near-perfect ones achieved without the stress.

The Ludhiana region's overall results show that thousands of students are succeeding together, creating a culture where achievement feels possible and pressure doesn't have to be crushing.