Chandigarh CBSE Class XII: Girls all the way in humanities, commerce, medical

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Mehak Sharma (center in Red) with her family, secured 97.4% in Commerce topper of CBSE +2 Board Exam at Government Model School in Sector 16 Chandigarh on Saturday, May 21 2016. Express Photo by Sahil Walia

When she is not studying, Anushka spends her time singing or swimming. When asked about her preparation for boards, she says, she deactivated all her online media accounts three months before the Board exams. “I parted with my smartphone and started using a basic phone, which only allowed me to make calls. It indeed saved a lot of time,” she smiled.

While Anushka quit online networking sites, her batch-mate, Sonakshi Bhushan says spending time on online networking sites, rather acted as a stress-buster. “I was staying in a PG, away from my mother, so it was only through these networking sites which helped me remain connected with my mother and friends. It helped me ease the exam stress,” she says.

File Photo of Sonakshi Bhushan secured 98% in Humanities topper of CBSE +2 Board Exam Chandigarh on Saturday, May 21 2016. Express Photo

Sonakshi wants to pursue Honors in Political Science from Delhi University and become an IAS officer. “I had worked very hard for board exams, and put in consistent efforts. I wanted to perform well, and I’m happy that I did,” she says.

The third rank in the Tricity was shared by three girls two from Commerce stream, while one was from Humanities with 97.4 % each. While Mehak Sharma, from Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16 and Hitasha from Carmel Convent School, Sector 9 were from Commerce, Anupriya Dhonchak from Bhavan Vidyalaya is from Humanities.

Mehak who aspires to become a Chartered Accountant says he loves singing, and listening to good music, which helps her relieve exam stress. “Music is also my favorite subject, I secured 100 in music as well,” she smiles.

In Medical Science stream, Ishita from Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22-D took the lead with 97 per cent. Aspiring to become a doctor, she is preparing for her pre-medical entrance examinations and wants to pursue MBBS from AIIMS, Delhi.