Kanpur: Ojaswit Pasricha, a 17-year-old student of Sheiling House School in Kanpur, has etched his name in academic history by achieving a flawless 100 out of 100 in every subject in the ICSE (Class X) results. This perfect sweep across the board has set a remarkable benchmark for students nationwide.
Academic Excellence in Kanpur
Kanpur’s academic prowess shone brightly in the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) intermediate results, with Ojaswit bringing laurels to both his school and the city. Speaking to reporters, Ojaswit credited his success to self-study, dedicated school teaching, and regular preparation. The school administration confirmed that he is the city and national topper, although the board has not yet released the official merit list.
Ojaswit aspires to pursue a career in research after completing his Bachelor of Science from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. His mother, Smita Pasricha, is a Hindi teacher at the same school, while his father, Rajneesh Pasricha, is involved in the medical business.
Other Top Performers
Shristi Gupta, 15, a student of Mother Teresa School in Kidwai Nagar, secured second place in the city with an impressive 99.7% marks. Her achievement brought immense joy to her family and school, sparking celebrations across the city.
In the same CISCE Class X results, Srishti Singh from Sheiling House School achieved the top position in the city with a score of 99.8%. Speaking to the media, she mentioned that she consistently revised the subjects taught in class and focused on self-study. Srishti aspires to pursue a career in engineering and aims to succeed in the JEE Advanced examination. She stated that neither her teachers nor her parents pressured her during her studies, which contributed to her improved performance. Her father, Satyendra Pratap Singh, is employed at KESCO, and her mother, Priyanka Singh, is a homemaker. The family resides in the Tilak Nagar area.
Arunima Mohan’s Achievement
Arunima Mohan of Sheiling House scored 97% in the ICSE Class X exams. Her parents, Dr. Hemant Mohan and Dr. Aarti Mohan, are homeopathic physicians. Her grandfather, Revati Raman Mohan, is a former chemistry lecturer and principal of Bharatiya Vidyalaya Inter College, while her grandmother, Pushpa Mohan, is a retired telecom department officer from Mall Road. Arunima’s principal noted that she has been a meritorious student from the beginning. Her teachers, Rama Sharma and Uma Sharma, highlighted that she stays away from the internet and mobile phones. Cricket and badminton are her favorite sports, and she believes in hard work combined with prayer.
Additional High Scorers
In the results, Mayukh Awasthi and Harshit Aggarwal from Sheiling House School scored 99.6%. Meanwhile, Mohammad Hannan from Sheiling House and Aadi Arora from The Chintels School in Ratanlal Nagar scored 99.4%, bringing pride to the city.
Principal’s Remarks
Sheiling House School Principal Vanita Mehrotra said, “This is the result of the hard work and proper guidance of my teachers, students, and their parents. We continuously scrutinize each student at a micro level in the school and pay special attention to their regular assessments and career counseling.”
After the results were declared, celebrations began in various schools across the city, highlighting the academic excellence achieved by Kanpur’s students.
