Maharashtra State Board SSC 2018 Topper Interview: I used to study for 3-4 hours a day, says Bhavik Bharambe

Bhavik Bharambe

Name: Bhavik Bharambe
School: Model English School, Dombivali, Mumbai
Board: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Class: 10th
Total score: 500
Subject wise scores:
English-87
Hindi/Sanskrit-95

Marathi-85
Maths-98
Science-98
Social Studies-98

Mumbai boy Bhavik Bharambe emerged as one of the toppers in the Maharashtra State Board SSC exam 2018 by scoring 100 percent marks. Although, 125 students scored 100 percent marks in the SSC exam 2018, in no way does it diminish the value of effort that Bhavik put in his studies. He scored 95+ marks in four out of five subjects, credit of which goes to his hard work only. A national level Chess player, Bhavik studied only 3-4 hours daily but ensured that he studied well during those few hours.

Chess was of great help to him in preparation as well as scoring 100 percent marks. Mastery in the game not only improved his concentration, decision-making skills, but also got him 24 extra marks in the Maharashtra State Board SSC exam.

Shiksha spoke to Bhavik about his commendable success and preparation strategy. Read on.

Thank you. No, I was expecting 98 percent.

Everyone was very happy in my family. They were expecting close to 100 percent.

I finished most of the portion in the summer vacations. During the school, I just used to study regularly for some time.

To be honest, I didn't follow any timetable. I just used to study what I wanted at that time. I gave some more time to the subjects which I found difficult.

I used to study for 3-4 hours a day.

I did not join any coaching classes for class 10th. I prefer self study.

I used to read the notes given by the teachers in the school. Other than that, I followed Chetana MasterKey and Navneet 21 Questions Set.

Of course, revision is very important because with thorough revision we don't forget what we have studied.

Playing Chess has improved my concentration, decision-making skills, etc. so it was of great help while preparation as well as during the exam. As I had won a Gold medal in a national level tournament in class 10th, I got 24 extra marks.

I used to play Chess or listen to songs during my study breaks.

I was confident about what I have studied but I was still feeling the pressure.

They must study regularly and should not keep any work pending for the next day. Most of the study should be finished in the vacations itself.