TOPPERS TAKE

Name: Harish Sharma School: Vivekanand Senior Secondary School, Kosli, Rewari

Stream: Medical

Marks obtained: 491 out of 500 Success Mantra: Go to school every day and revise what has been taught. Avoid tuitions as these are only a waste of time

Aim ahead: To be a doctor

Family Background: Father is a shopkeeper, mother is a housewife. Has two siblings, younger brother in Class 11, elder sister pursuing BA. How will they celebrate: Real celebrations will be when he clears NEET. We believe he will come out with flying colours, says his father Naresh Sharma.

His teachers describe him as a shy and reserved student, who takes time in making friends, and is always found studying. “I’m not on any social media—Facebook, whatsapp nothing,” he tells. A bright student, Sharma had topped the Class 10 exam as well in the school. “He is the most well-behaved and sincere student I have ever taught,” said Jagjeet, his Physics teacher.

Name: Smile Arora

School: Aarohi Model Senior Secondary Government School, Jalopur village of Fatehabad district Stream: Arts (Joint first)

Marks obtained: 483 out of 500 Success Mantra: Books are my best friends

Aim ahead: To become an IAS officer Family Background: Father Vijay Arora runs a small grocery shop at Ratia town of Fatehabad district. Smile’s mother Rajbala Arora is a house wife and 12th passed. Mother Rajbala Arora said, “Every parent must understand that how important studies is for daughters. Girls are no less from boys. I have two girls and I want to give better education to them so they can achieve their goals.”