CBSE Class 10 Topper 2021-22: Know how Ayushi prepared to ace Term 1 Class 10 exams

CBSE 10th 2026 ( CBSE 10th )

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Updated on Mar 12, 2022 19:40 IST
14-year old Ayushi Jain is among students who have topped boards with 100% marks in CBSE Class 10 Term 1 exam 2021-22. Read to know her reaction, preparation strategy, future plans and more

14-year old Ayushi Jain is among students who have topped boards with 100% marks in CBSE Class 10 Term 1 exam 2021-22. Read to know her reaction, preparation strategy, future plans and more.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the CBSE Class 10 term 1 results 2021-22 on March 11, 2022, in offline mode. There are a few students who have topped the exam with 100 per cent marks in the term 1 exam. 14-year old Ayushi Jain from Amity Internation School, Sector 43 Gurgaon, Haryana is among them. Ever since the result has been declared, congratulations are in order for Ayushi and her family.

Her mother is a Doctor by profession and her father is an MBA from IIM Lucknow and is VC in a private company. Ayushi herself and her entire family are so delighted with such a performance in the term 1 exam. She is preparing for the next term exam with even more motivation and wants to pursue a career as a computer science engineer. Read on to know her reaction upon knowing the result, exam preparation strategy, future plans and more.

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CBSE Class 10 Topper 2021-22

Q. Congratulations on your performance in CBSE Class 10 term 1 exam! What was your reaction upon knowing your marks in the exam?

A. First of all, I was not able to process that I got a perfect score in all the subjects so my first reaction was like I was silent for a minute, I was just letting it settle in. To be honest, I haven’t processed it yet.

Q:   How to get 100% in CBSE Board?
A:

To score 100 percent in CBSE board exams, you must complete all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and be thorough with the concepts. You can follow the points below that will help you score cent per cent-

  1. Study Plan to Complete the Syllabus on Time.
  2. Manage Time for Revision.
  3. Keep One Sample Paper & Mock Test To Solve Each Day
  4. Identify Mistakes & Rectify Them
  5. List Down Important Topics
  6. Master Good Writing Skills
  7. Stop Cramming, Understand the Concept
Q:   How can I prepare for CBSE 10th exams using CBSE date sheet?
A:

Students appearing for CBSE 10th Board Exam 2026 must understand the strategy to utilize thedate sheet 2026 for preparation. 

  • Prepare a subject-wise list for CBSE Class 10, 12
  • Know your subject-wise strengths and weakness
  • Make Notes for Revision
  • Don't forget to test yourself!
Q:   Can I cheat in CBSE 10th board exam?
A:

CBSE board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year. 

So, you are advised to go through the CBSE 10th syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the CBSE 10th board exams.

You can go through the article below to check the penalties for cheating during board exams:

https://www.shiksha.com/news/boards-cheating-during-cbse-board-exams-2023-check-penalty-for-cheating-in-cbse-10th-12th-board-exams-blogId-115193

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Q. Did you expect to be the topper of the examination?

A. No, I did not! I was ready for all kinds of situations because the objective was really new for us so I was prepared for any kind of result. But to be honest, a perfect score was really surprising and overwhelming.

Q. What was your preparation strategy for the exam?

A. I have not been preparing for Olympiads since the entire 10th because my focus is only to prepare for boards. I started to prepare for boards seriously one month before the board. I give pre boards very intelligently, even before the pre-board I wouldn't be sure that all my syllabus is completed. I critically analyse all my pre boards and also before pre-boards, I made sure I was reading the NCERT thoroughly and I was attempting as many questions as I could find.

Q. When did you finish the syllabus for the term 1 exam?

A. I finished the CBSE syllabus one and a half months before my first pre-board exams.

Q. How is your preparation going for the term 2 exams?

A: I have started preparing for the term 2 exams, I just finished with my pre-boards for term 2 and looking at this result has given me even more motivation for performing well in the term 2 exams as well.

Q:   How to pass CBSE 10th exam without studying?
A:

Almost every student must had this thought of passing the CBSE board exams without studying, however, one should understand that CBSE 10th board exams are a turning point for their future. While there is no shortcut to pass the 10th board exams without studying, students can follow the points listed below and try their best to pass CBSE board exams.

  • Use Mind Maps And Visual Aids
  • Compile All The Notes
  • Practice Regular Summarisation
  • Quiz Yourself
  • Review Course Notes
  • Use Online Resources
  • Using A Tutor Or Study Group
  • Use Mnemonics
  • Stay Positive And Confident
  • Prioritise Sleep and Nutrition  
Q:   How can I score above 90 percent in class 10th exam?
A:
In class 10, its not very hard to score above 90. You can easily get 100/100 in maths, 90+ in english and 95+ in computer. Have the attitude, "I just have to complete every single chapter for every single subject thoroughly." Just keep covering chapters after chapters and you will see yourself confident on the exam day. Do solve previous years question papers. This will surely help you increase your marks. All the best !!
Q:   Will we get sufficient time to prepare for the CBSE 10th exams once they begin?
A:

Yes, the board gives sufficient preparation leaves to students for the exams. The CBSE board exams 2026 Class 10 will be held between February 15 and March 18, 2026 with ample number of prep leaves in between every subject. The CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 was released in Nov 2025. Students can check it by clicking on the link provided on this page. However, students are advised to finish the CBSE 10th syllabus, and know the exam pattern before the exams begin. They must also solve, analyse and practice the previous years question papers and CBSE 10th sample papers 2026 to be better prepared for the exams. Make notes of all important points while studying and get all the doubts cleared with your friends, teachers etc. This will ensure that you're prepared ahead of time and will help reduce the exam anxiety.

Q. Do you think COVID-19 had an impact on your studies?

A. I think COVID-19 only had a positive impact on my studies as far as I can understand. Because I was able to see so much more resources in online sessions like so many exam works, PDFs, notes etc which I would have not seen if it was offline. Online learning seriously helped me a lot.

Q. What are your plans after the 10th? What do you want to become?

A. After class 10, I will be taking Science with PCM as the main subjects. I have the aspiration of becoming a computer science engineer.

Q. What would you advise students who are preparing for the term 2 exams?

A. For students who are preparing for term 2, I would like to say best of luck and just keep solving as many questions papers as you can and try to read the NCERT as thoroughly as possible.

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