CBSE Topper Interview: How Prakhar Balanced Chess, Cricket & 99.2% in Class 10 Board Exams

CBSE 10th topper Prakhar Gupta got 99.2% in his class 10 first board exam this year. This student from Seth MR Jaipuria school, Hardoi, studied from NCERT books and practices daily. Learn about his preparation plan, how he overcame a challenge in English, and his tips for the 2027 board exams.

CBSE 10th Topper Interview 2026: Prakhar Gupta from Seth MR Jaipuria School, Hardoi, scored 99.2% with his dedication and effort. His journey was built on daily consistency, studying NCERT textbooks, and his love for Physics and Mathematics. Read further to know more. 

Q: Congratulations on your result! How was your reaction after seeing the results? Did you score what you expected?

Prakhar: When I first saw my results, my hands were shaking. I think it was a mix of excitement and nervousness. Yes, I scored exactly what I expected, which made the discovery even more satisfying.

Q: Please tell us something about your family background.

Prakhar: I’m from Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. My father is a Junior Engineer in the PWD and is from Gorakhpur. My mother and her family is from Khalilabad and they run a small business. I studied from Class 1 to 10 at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School in Hardoi.

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

Prakhar: English was the hardest subject for me. I kept getting around 72 marks again and again, but my teacher, Urvashi ma’am, and practice, helped me slowly improve.

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

Prakhar: NCERT books helped me a lot. Social Science and English were especially useful for theory. During revision, I also used MTG books to learn a bit more.

Q: What was your routine during CBSE board exam preparation?

Prakhar: I didn’t have a fixed routine earlier. But in the last month, I solved one sample paper every day, checked my mistakes, and revised the chapters I didn’t understand well.

Q: What is your favourite subject?

Prakhar: My favourite subjects are Physics and Mathematics.

Q: What was your strategy to score above 99.2%?

Prakhar: My biggest strategy was believing I could score above 99%. I also followed my teacher’s advice every day.

Q: Did you take any online or offline coaching?

Prakhar: Yes, I had joined a coaching class. I used it only for revising topics rather than depending on it completely.

Q: What are your future plans? Which career path are you aiming?

Prakhar: I plan to clear JEE Mains and Advanced. IIT or IISER is the end goal.

Q: Please share some tips for students prepping to appear in CBSE Board Exams 2027

Prakhar: I would say study in a way that you enjoy it. In Class 10, I also played cards, chess, and cricket along with my studies. When it’s time to study, focus properly; but don’t forget to enjoy. Learn for understanding. Do not make the mistake of studying just for marks. If your concepts are clear, good marks will come on their own; maybe better than mine.