Class- 12 Results: Bus-driver's son tops science-stream in government schools
What's the story
Prince Kumar, the son of DTC bus driver, topped the Science Stream in Delhi government schools in the CBSE Class 12 results, announced on Saturday.
Prince scored 97% marks in the exams, and his story will definitely inspire others to work hard and achieve their dreams.
He studied at Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya in Dwarka's Sector 10 and credited his teachers for the achievement.
Hard-work pays off
Through tears, Prince says results were unexpected
Prince scored 100 marks in Math, 98 in Chemistry, and 99 in Economics.
Through his tears, Prince said, "I am the son of a DTC bus driver. I never expected this...Now I have media people calling me."
He said government schools' teachers are well-qualified and facilities are as good as private ones.
Prince has cleared JEE(Mains) and hopes to study electronics and communications engineering.
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#DelhiEducationRevolution: Manish Sisodia says he is proud
Very proud moment, just congratulated Prince Kumar,topper of Delhi Govt school, Science stream in Class 12,
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) May 26, 2018
Son of a DTC bus driver has got 97% with 100/100 in Maths, 99/100 Eco, 98/100 in Chemistry #DelhiEducationRevolution pic.twitter.com/IeaxhNpX9m
Congratulations
Meet the other toppers of government schools
Notably, Prince is not the only one whose story stands out.
The daughter of an Assistant Sub-inspector Chitra Kaushik topped the Arts stream in Government schools. She scored 95.6% marks and got 100 in History and 97 in Political Science.
Prachi Prakash topped the commerce stream by scoring 96.2%. She got full marks in Economics and 99 in Mathematics.
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Delhi government schools perform exceptionally well
This year the performance of Delhi government schools was stupendous. As compared to 112 schools that got 100% results, last year, this time 168 government schools have achieved the feat. The overall pass percentage was 83.01%. The AAP government is definitely doing something right.
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AAP member Atishi Marlena tweets about remarkable achievement
This time Delhi Government schools have gotten the best Class 12 results in 20 years! This is an indicator of how honest politics can transform our nation! #शिक्षित_राष्ट्र_समर्थ_राष्ट्र pic.twitter.com/zH6WxH9n0u
— Atishi Marlena (@AtishiMarlena) May 27, 2018