CBSE 10th Topper Interview: Know How Yashvi Nanchahal Scored 99.6% with 3 Perfect 100

CBSE class 10 topper Yashvi Nanchahal shared her journey with Shiksha.com. Read this exclusive interview with CBSE 10th topper 2026 who scored 99.6%. Know their subject-wise plan, daily routine, and tips for the 2027 board exams.

CBSE 10th topper Interview: Yashvi Nanchahal from Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad, has secured 99.6% in her CBSE 10th board exam 2026. She has shared her process to score 100/ 100 marks in English, French, and Artificial Intelligence. From overcoming a fear of Geography to maintaining an 8-hour study routine, Yashvi proves that topping the boards is about understanding the 'why' behind the facts.

• How was your reaction after seeing CBSE 10th results? Did you score what you expected?

• I can only sum it up as shock and joy. I had not prepared for 99.6% because my goal was between 97 and 98%. Before it seemed genuine, it took a moment.

• Please tell us something about your family background?

• We are a nuclear family. My father works for a private corporation, while my mother is a homemaker. My younger sister also attends Jaipuria, so we share many aspects of school. My family has always placed a high importance on education, and that type of environment gently encourages you to take your own work seriously.

• Please share your subject-wise marks?

• English 100, French  100, AI  100. Science and Social Studies were both 99. Maths was 93, and Hindi Additional came in at 92. Three perfect hundreds was more than I'd hoped for going in.

• Which subject did you find most challenging, and how did you overcome it?

• Geography, without question. The sheer number of facts and figures can get anyone overwhelmed. What worked for me was reading the NCERT and translating material into mnemonics and tables, which are easier to remember. Kanta ma'am also helped a lot; whenever I had doubts or felt stuck, she gave me clear direction on where to focus.

• How important were NCERT books in your preparation? Did you use any additional resources?

• For Science and SST especially, NCERTs were non-negotiable. I also relied on the NCERT Exemplar and past year CBSE papers. My teachers regularly uploaded chapter-wise worksheets and PYQ sets on Edulakshya  for Maths in particular, those were invaluable. You can't get good at Maths without putting in the practice, and those resources made that easier.

• What was your strategy to score this much percent?

• There wasn't a grand plan, honestly. I just made it a habit to revisit whatever was taught in school that same day. Making my own notes helped too  writing things down in your own words forces you to actually understand them, not just read past them.

• Did you follow any specific strategy for revision in last 1 to 2 months?

• Sample papers and chapter-wise PYQs were where most of my energy went during those months. But more than just solving them, I paid attention to where I was losing marks. Weak chapters got extra attention. That process of attempting, reviewing, and revisiting made a real difference.

• During your CBSE board preparation, what did your daily routine look like, and how many hours did you spend studying on average?

• Mornings started between 7 and 8, and I'd study through till 1 pm. A long break followed, usually till around 4 and then another study block till 7. That hour from 7 to 8 in the evening was my time to go out and play. I kept that protected no matter what. Dinner, and then one final stretch from 10 to 11:30. All told, roughly 7.5 to 8 hours a day.

• What is your favourite subject?

• Chemistry. There's something about how it explains the way things work at a fundamental level that I find really satisfying. Maths is a close second, I genuinely enjoy working through problems.

• What are your future plans? Which career path are you aiming?

• I've taken PCM with AI for Class 11. The combination reflects where my interests lie. The plan is to go for computer science engineering.

• Please share some tips for students prepping to appear in CBSE Board Exams 2027?

• Make your own notes. Borrowed notes are convenient, but writing things in your own words sticks differently. Follow your teachers closely. I believe they can identify important questions because of their experience in preparing students for exams. Study throughout the year, and don't underestimate how much self-belief matters when you're sitting in that exam hall. 

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