CBSE 10th, 12th Results 2025 Toppers: Saavi Jain and Aarav Malhotra Shine Bright

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class 10 and 12 board exam results on May 13, 2025. Staying true to its recent pattern, CBSE released both results on the same day. Over 4.4 million students appeared for the exams, and a minimum of 33% marks was required in both theory and practical components to pass. Students can check their results on official websites such as cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, and cbseresults.nic.in.

Academic Pressure and Celebration of Success

In India, education—and more specifically, exam performance—holds immense cultural importance. Students are evaluated at nearly every stage of their academic journey, from school admissions to competitive exams for higher education and employment. Families, teachers, and communities often celebrate top performers with pride and joy, treating their success like a festival.

CBSE Class 12 Topper: Saavi Jain

Saavi Jain from Scottish International School in Shamli topped the CBSE Class 12 exams with an impressive score of 499 out of 500. She scored full marks in Geography, Political Science, Painting, and English, and 99 in History.

Reflecting on her preparation, Saavi credited her achievement to consistent effort and strategic planning. “I studied six to seven hours daily and followed a strict timetable months ahead of the exams. Solving previous years’ papers and sample questions played a major role in boosting my scores,” she said.

CBSE Class 10 Topper: Aarav Malhotra

In an extraordinary feat, 15-year-old Aarav Malhotra from Greater Noida (West) achieved a perfect score of 500 out of 500 in the CBSE Class 10 exams. Aarav’s remarkable performance included full marks in English Language & Literature, French, Standard Mathematics, Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Even in Social Science, often a challenging subject, he scored 98.

Aarav’s flawless result has earned him national attention. His academic discipline and consistent high performance across all subjects reflect not just natural ability but also focused preparation.

Result Highlights and Gender-Based Performance

• CBSE Class 10 Pass Percentage: 93.66%
  • Girls: 95%
  • Boys: 92.63%
• CBSE Class 12 Pass Percentage: 88.39%
  • Girls: 91.64%
  • Boys: 85.70%

Girls outperformed boys in both Class 10 and Class 12 exams this year.

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the students who passed the exams. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:

“Heartiest congratulations to everyone who has cleared the CBSE Class XII and X examinations! This is the outcome of your determination, discipline and hard work. Today is also a day to acknowledge the role played by parents, teachers and all others who have contributed to this feat. Wishing Exam Warriors great success in all the opportunities that lie ahead.”

He also had words of encouragement for those disappointed by their scores:

“To those who feel slightly dejected at their scores, I want to tell them: one exam can never define you. Your journey is much bigger and your strengths go far beyond the mark sheet. Stay confident, stay curious because great things await.”

Highlights

The 2025 CBSE board results have once again showcased the academic excellence and dedication of Indian students. With stellar performances by students like Saavi Jain and Aarav Malhotra, this year’s results stand as a testament to hard work, planning, and resilience.