On May 13, 2025, CBSE declared CBSE Class 12 board exam results 2025. Navya Shukla, a student of Amity International School, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, emerged as one of the top scorers with a score of 486 out of 500 marks. With 97.2% overall marks in science stream, she excelled in all her subjects. She got a perfect score of 100 in Sculpture. In PCB, she scored 96% which includes 99 marks in Biology, 98 in Chemistry and 91 in Physics which was reportedly a difficult paper in 2025. Read this article below to go through her preparation journey.
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Question 1. First of all, congratulations on your performance in the CBSE Class 12 result 2025. Can you tell us something about yourself?
Aditi: My name is Navya Shukla, I've recently completed grade 12 from Amity International School, Mayur Vihar.
Question 2. What was your reaction after seeing the result?
My result was completely unexpected, as someone who was completely inclined towards preparing for the NEET UG exam, boards just somehow fell into place.
Question 3. Can you share your daily schedule and exam preparation strategy?
My routine was rather simple and not as serious as one would expect. I would get up and get ready to face my day which consisted of around 4-5 hours of serious studying. I was consistent in terms of attending coaching classes and giving tests. There were many ups and downs but in the end everything ended well.
Question 4. Which books did you use during your exam preparation?
I strictly followed the NCERT textbooks only.
Question 5. Did you face any difficulties during your preparation journey?
Yes of course, there were days that I didn't want to study and just procrastinated the entire day but obviously I had to try and sit down, work through tasks slowly.

Question 6. Did you feel stressed sometimes during the preparation? If yes, how did you de-stress yourself?
Stress is a constant part of this journey. I had excellent friends and supportive parents and teachers who I would always talk to, that helped me destress.
Question 7. How was your experience while appearing for the board exams?
Very smooth, I was used to many exams, so I wasn't stressed at all.
Question 8. What were your subjects, and among them, which is your favourite subject?
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English and Sculpture.
My favourite subject was Biology.
Question 9. Did you appear for any competitive or entrance examination, and how was your performance in it?
I appeared for NEET UG, my NEET 2025 result is yet to be declared. I can only hope for the best.
Question 10. What are your future goals?
I aspire to become a doctor and, specifically, a neurosurgeon or cardiac surgeon.
Question 11. Any tips for the students who are going to appear in exams next year?
Simply refer to your NCERT textbooks and be consistent, that's all. Please make great friends and talk to your parents to remain calm. All the best!
On Question asked by student community
Hello Pawan,
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2026 and previous year question paper:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-class-10-question-paper-2026
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics 2026 and previous year question paper:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-previous-year-question-papers-class-12-maths
Hello Dharani,
Check the link below to download NCERT Class 12 previous year question papers in PDF format for all subjects.
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-previous-year-question-papers-class-12
Hello Vipin,
Check the link below to download CBSE Class 12 question papers in PDF format for all subjects, including Mathematics.
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-previous-year-question-papers-class-12
Hello Shubham,
NCERT Class 12 Chemistry chapter-wise notes and solutions are available at the link given below. Keep checking for updated uploads when NCERT PYQs (Previous Year Questions) are published.
https://school.careers360.com/ncert/ncert-solutions-class-12-chemistry
Hi!
Given below is the link to access CBSE Class 12 Sociology Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-class-12-sociology-answer-key-2026
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