Taking breaks for better learning, writing while revising and nurturing a curiosity for knowledge are some practices that helped Chandrachur Sen come first in the West Bengal Madhyamik (Class 10) results.
“Breaking up my study sessions instead of studying for long stretches helped me reach the top spot,” said Sen from Rambhola High School, Cooch Behar, who scored 693 marks out of 700 (99 per cent).
“For those getting ready for the Madhyamik exam (next year), here is what helped me greatly. Instead of just memorising, try to understand the concepts. This time, the questions were more concept-based, so I thoroughly studied the textbook and supplemented it with guidebooks, said Sen, hours after the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) announced the Madhyamik results on Wednesday.
The pass percentage this year is 86.31 per cent.
He added, “Another thing I found most important is writing skills and nurturing curiosity for knowledge. Taking breaks while studying is better than studying for long hours without stopping. So, I studied for about 40 minutes, then took a break for 5 to 10 minutes.”
The topper got 100 marks in three subjects: Mathematics, life science and geography. He got 99 marks in first and second language papers, 98 in history and 97 in physics.
During his conversation with the media, he shared his future aspirations, mentioning his strong passion for biology and his dream of becoming a doctor. He said that though he understood the importance of performing well in the Madhyamik exam, it was just the beginning of a long journey ahead.
“Aside from my academic pursuits, I also indulge in cultural hobbies such as recitation, singing, story writing and drawing. However, I had to put these activities on hold to prepare for my Madhyamik exams. Now that this phase is over, I’m eager to reignite my passion for these hobbies again,” he said.
Samyapriyo Guru from Purulia Zilla School, Purulia, with 692 marks (98.96 per cent), bagged the second rank in the Madhyamik exam. Like the topper, he also pursues his passion for studying science in the future.
“I always liked studying at night as the peaceful atmosphere helps me concentrate on studying. I had hoped to score good marks but not that I would appear in the top three. Next, I will study science and try to become a doctor,” said Guru.
The third position has been shared by Udayan Prosad of Balurghat High School, Dakshin Dinajpur; Puspita Basuri of New Integrated Government School, Illambazar, Birbhum; and Nairit Ranjan Pal of Narendrapur Ram Krishna Mission Vidyalaya, South 24 Parganas, each scoring 691 marks (98.71 per cent).