CBSE 10th Topper 2026 Priyansu Pritis Dash Scores 99.6%; Credits NCERT & Mock Tests for Success
CBSE Class 10 topper Priyansu Pritis Dash scored 99.6% by studying NCERT books well, practicing previous year questions and solving sample papers regularly. Check his study plan
CBSE 10th Topper Interview 2026: Priyansu Pritis Dash scored an excellent 99.6% in board exams. In his interview, he said that his success came from regular study and clear plan. He focused on reading NCERT books, practicing previous year questions and solving sample papers.
He also said that taking time bound tests at school helped him manage time during CBSE 10th exams. Priyansu believes that staying calm and stress free is very important. He advises students to set clear goals, follow NCERT books and study in a proper and simple way to score good marks.
Check interview of CBSE 10th Topper Priyansu Pritis Dash
Q: Congratulations on your result! How was your reaction after seeing CBSE 10th results? Did you score what you expected?
A: I was over the clouds and very happy after seeing my result, it was unbelievable at start, I scored what I expected.
Q: Please tell us something about your family background?
A: My parents are both doctors, mother is a physiotherapist who has her own medical clinic , and father is a pathologist, Chief of Labs at Kalinga Hospital and Associate Professor at Hitech-Medical College.
Q: Please share your subject-wise marks?
A: Check my CBSE 10th subject-wise marks
| Subjects |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Science |
100 |
| SST |
100 |
| Design Thinking and Innovation |
100 |
| Odia |
99 |
| English |
99 |
| Mathematics |
98 |
| Total Percentage |
99.6 |
Q: Please tell me about stream that you are targeting?
A: I am targeting Science Stream with PCM subjects
Q: What was your strategy to score above 95%?
A: Practice with thorough NCERT Reading and solving PYQS, Sample Papers and time-bound exams conducted at school gave me the perfect approach I needed.
Q: Did you take any online or offline coaching?
A: I did not take any form of online or offline coaching. I believed in self-study.
Q: Who encouraged you in this journey?
A: My parents along with my teachers, encouraged me, they picked me up from stress and gave me motivation and confidence about the fact that no effort goes to waste, helping me to reach where I am today.
Q: What was your routine during the CBSE board exam preparation?
A: My routine was simple. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep, eat healthy food, and revise every material properly before any exam. Stress and pressure were not allowed in my life.Although nervous, I used to stay calm before the exams leading to my mind working at it’s full potential.
Q: What are your future plans? Which career path are you aiming?
A: I plan to give the JEE Main and JEE Advance exams to get into one of the top IIT’s of India and pursue computer science, this will help me expand my startups like my Ed-tech Platform SD Ed-tech.
Q: What is your favourite subject?
A: My favourite subject is Science.
Q: What is your dream college/institute?
A: Top 5-IITS along with MIT are my preferred colleges.
Q: Please share some tips for students prepping to appear in CBSE Board Exams 2027?
A: Some tips would be to take minimal stress, have clear goals and follow NCERT textbook thoroughly. Studying with clear structure is of immense importance.
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