has topped the Bihar Board 10th exam with an impressive 98% marks and now aims to crack the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.

Anshu Kumari, the daughter of a farmer, has topped the Bihar Board 10th exam with an impressive 98% marks and now aims to crack the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. “It is the happiest day of my life. I want to become a doctor by cracking the NEET exam. My elder sister helped me a lot during my studies, and my parents always encouraged me,” said Anshu, speaking to the media from her home in West Champaran. Anshu secured 489 out of 500 marks, making her one of the top scorers in the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Class 10 exam. The results, announced on Saturday, saw an overall pass percentage of 82.11%. Along with Anshu, Sakshi Kumari from Samastipur and Ranjan Verma from Bhojpur also topped the exam, each scoring 97.80% marks. Sakshi, the daughter of a carpenter, expressed her happiness and ambition to achieve a significant position in life. A total of 15,58,077 students appeared for the exam, with 4,52,302 passing with first division, 5,24,965 in second division, and 3,80,732 in third division. The exams were conducted across 1,677 centers from February 17 to 25. Increased Prize Money for Toppers BSEB Chairman Anand Kishor announced that the prize money for top-ranking students has been doubled. The first-rank holder will now receive ₹2 lakh, the second ₹1.5 lakh, and the third ₹1 lakh. Students securing ranks four to ten will be awarded ₹20,000 each. Additionally, all toppers will receive a laptop, certificate, and medal. CM Nitish Kumar Congratulates Students Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extended his congratulations to all students, particularly commending the achievements of girl students. “The confidence of girls has increased, and they are making continuous progress in every field. I wish them a bright future,” he said. He also praised the Education Department and BSEB for publishing the results promptly, allowing students ample time for further enrollment. Source: the hindu