With consistent preparation and revision, Kabir Bhati secured 94% in the CBSE Board Exams 2025. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Bhati shared her CBSE 12th exam preparation routine, career plans, tips for aspirants and more.
CBSE 12th Topper 2025 Kabir Bhati, a Science student of PM SHRI JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, YAVATMAL, emerged as a school topper with 94% marks. With an amazing 470 score out of 500, Bhati aims to pursue a career in neurosurgery. Kabir has scored 93 marks in English, 95 marks in Hindi Core, 93 marks in Physics, 97 marks in Chemistry, 92 Marks in Biology, and 96 marks in Yoga. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Kabir shared her CBSE 12th exam preparation routine, career plans, tips for aspirants and more.
The Board announced the CBSE Result 2025 Class 12 on May 13, 2025. CBSE Board Exams 2025 were conducted from February 15 to May 4, 2025.
CBSE 12th Topper 2025 Marksheet
Q: Congratulations on your result! How was your reaction after seeing the results? Did you score what you expected?
A: After seeing result I am happy , I am expecting a little more than 94 but according to the level of exam this year. I am satisfied
Also Read: CBSE 12th Arts Topper Debina Chandra with 98.2% aspires to make career in Design Industry
Q: Please tell us something about your family background.
A: I come from a family that has always emphasized the importance of education In my family , my grandfather and my father are doctors (BHMS) and my mother is government teacher.
Q: Please tell me about your stream, did you choose this stream by choice?
A: I chose the Science stream with a focus on Biology, Physics, and Chemistry because my ultimate goal is to pursue a career in medicine, specifically neurosurgery.
Q: What was your strategy to score above 90%?
A: My strategy is to be consistent throughout the year. For PCB my strategy is to complete my syllabus as early as possible, so that I can get time for revision and PYQ practice and I mainly focus on concept learning and understanding so that I can apply my concept easily to solve questions
Q: Did you take any online or offline coaching?
A: I have taken online coaching from Science and fun education by Ashu sir and I also have attend YouTube lectures of Physics wallah , Sourabh Raina . Personally I prefer online coaching more than offline coaching
Q: Who encouraged you the most in this journey?
A: My parents and teachers were my biggest supporters. They always believed in my potential and pushed me to stay focused, even during stressful times. Their encouragement made a huge difference. Also, my dream of becoming a doctor also encourages me to study.
Also Read: CBSE 12th Topper 2024 Ananya Gupta shares strategy to score above 95% in Board Exams
Q: What was your routine during CBSE board exam preparation?
A: My routine was to wake up at 5:00 am and take a bath and have breakfast and sit to study at 6:30I
am to 8:15 am, then after having 2nd meal, I sit from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm with some small breaks of 10 minutes, then after having lunch, I study from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, then from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm I go to the gym. After coming from the gym, I study for 2 and a half hours from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm, after which I do my dinner and then go to bed at 11:00 pm.
Q: What are your future plans? Which career path are you aiming?
A: My goal is to pursue a career in neurosurgery. I am currently focused on preparing for medical entrance exams and aim to secure a seat in a reputed medical college. Neurosurgery is a challenging field, but I am determined to work hard and make a significant impact.
Q: What is your favourite subject?
A: My favourite subject was Chemistry. For me, chemistry was most easy to understand. Chemistry is more practical in my opinion, which makes it interesting.
Q: What entrance exams are you targeting?
A: Currently I am preparing for NEET examination
Q: What is your dream college/institute?
A: I have two dream college, AIIMS KALYANI and GMC NAGPUR, as these colleges are renowned for their medical program and have excellent facilities
Q: What are your future goals?
A: My ultimate goal is to become a neurosurgeon and contribute to advancing treatments for neurological disorders. I am also passionate about medical research and hope to work on projects that focus on brain health and innovative surgical techniques.
Q: Please share some tips for students preparing to appear in CBSE Board Exams 2026.
A: My tips for students preparing for CBSE Board Exams 2026 are :-
1. Be consistent throughout the year. Don't waste a single day
2. Don't make backlogs. As it may complicate your time and your present studies
3. If you ever feel demotivated. Just think about your dream you have been dreaming about and think about your parents
4. Never study 12 hour before an exam or in the morning before exam. As it may make you unconfident about your practice and make you depressed
5. Just believe in yourself, don't listen to negative comments, make good friends and avoid negative people
Read More:

News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
Yes 12th pass students are eligible to apply for diploma courses which are offered after 10th like fashion and textile
K
Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
Yes. You can fill the form leaving the space for class XII marks blank. The class XII marks are required to be intimated by fax or online as soon as the results are declared. Candidate will become ineligible in case he/she scores less than 60% marks in PCM and the Form Fees in such cases will also b
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With an 80% in your 12th board exams you are a strong candidate for merit-based scholarships at Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College. You can expect partial tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 50% depending on the course and applicant pool.
Students scoring 75% in their exams can app
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
CBSE 12th compartment admit card 2026 will be released soon. The admit card will be made available through schools. It needs to be carried on all exam days.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026 will be held on July 15. It will be a single-day exam. Those who failed in one or two subjects will take compartment exam.
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The eligibility criteria for admission in Mathematics and Statistics Subject is, you have to make sure that you took mathematics in class 12th and scored at least 85%. That's all. It will make you eligible to get admission on both of your desired subjects
A
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
CSJMU Kanpur BSc applicants generally need to pass their Class 12 or equivalent exams from a recognised board. You should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics. A minimum of 40% aggregate marks is required for most general Science courses. Some professional tracks like M
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the top MBA college in Maharashtra with an MBA after Class 12 is Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management of IIT Bombay. It has a B.Tech + MBA course of five years, which is very competitive with only 20 seats, and the entrances are JEE Main and JEE5 Advanced with high cutoffs.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Big Lie was the most successful and successful film ever produced by the British cinema company The Great War
s
Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, a gap year after 12th will not affect your admission at private BTech colleges in Coimbatore at all. Most popular private colleges like PSG, Amrita, Kumaraguru, SNS, and Karpagam do not have any rule against students who took a gap year. They only look at your 12th marks and your TNEA or JEE sco
T
Contributor-Level 10