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‘I Won’t Paint A Rosy Picture': ICSE Topper’s Honest Advice To Students; Mumbai School Toppers Reveal Real Strategies Behind Their Success.
24htopnews | May 1, 2026 2:09 PM CST

ICSE & ISC 2026 results reflect strong academic performance, with Mumbai toppers highlighting a clear shift towards conceptual learning over rote memorisation. Students stressed disciplined study routines, consistent practice, and deep understanding of textbooks as key to success.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) declared the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) results 2026 on Thursday, recording an impressive overall performance.

The Council reported an overall pass percentage of 99.18% in the ICSE Class 10 examinations this year. Out of 2,58,721 students who appeared for the exam, 2,56,590 successfully cleared it, while 2,131 did not qualify. The results also showed strong gender-wise performance, with girls recording a pass percentage of 99.46% and boys 98.93%.

For the ISC (Class 12) examinations, a total of 1,03,316 students appeared, including 54,118 boys (52.38%) and 49,198 girls (47.62%). Continuing the trend, girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 99.48%, compared to 98.81% among boys.

As the results were announced, spoke to several high achievers from Mumbai schools, who shared their preparation strategies, experiences, and future aspirations, offering a mix of honest insights, practical tips, and grounded perspectives on success.


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