Toppers of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2025 shared their success, stories, exam preparation strategies and future plans while attributing their success to teachers, parents and God.
Lungyihangle Nring, a student of St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, who secured the top position in the HSLC exam with an impressive score of 592 marks (98.67%), said she did not have a fixed study routine. However, Nring said she preferred studying when she felt focused. The HSLC topper said would studies around 4-5 hours a day on regular days and 10 hours during exams.
She revealed that English and Alternative English were her weaker subjects, so she devoted more time to them. Nring said her favourite subject was Mathematics, in which she scored the highest, 100 marks. Lungyihangle said that though she expected herself to be amongst the top 5, she never expected to be the state topper.
On her future aspirations, Nring expressed her desire to pursue Science in higher secondary and become a doctor specializing in cancer research. “We don’t have a concrete cure for cancer. That motivates me to find a solution,” she said.
Her mother, Inzina, who has raised three children after losing her husband when Lungyihangle was in UKG, expressed her joy and surprise. She credited her daughter’s success to God, her teachers, especially for treating her like their own child, her family members, and her church community for their support.
Arti Kumari from Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, who emerged as the state topper in the Commerce stream with 473 marks (94.60%), said she became serious in her studies two to three months before her exam, putting in 10 to 12 hours of study time daily.
On her method of studying, Arti said she first tried to understand the topic before studying it. She also revealed that YouTube played a vital role in helping her gather materials and deepen her understanding. The topper pointed out that she actively sought help from her teachers for clarifications, and stayed away from social media to stay focused.
Arti credited her success to God, her teachers, parents, and friends. She plans to pursue law and prepare for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) with the dream of becoming a Lawyer.
Snigdha Mukherjee of St. John Higher Secondary Residential School, Dimapur, who topped the Science stream with 467 marks (93.40%), informed that she studied 10-12 hours a day, adding that she was not consistent with her studies in the initial months.
Snigdha said that she relied entirely on the NBSE syllabus and did not seek outside source apart from her teachers and book. As the daughter of a teacher, who taught in the same school, Snigdha informed that she made the most of her break hours by taking a stroll in the college campus, or resting.
The science stream topper admitted she did not expect to top the stream and expressed “pleasant” surprise at the result. She later gave credit for her achievement to God, her parents, teachers, and school, and expressed her plans to pursue a B.Tech in Computer Science.
Arts stream topper Vikhono Senotsu, from Government Higher Secondary School Jotsoma, who secured highest marks in Tenyidie subject with an outstanding score of 99, said she felt surprised and shocked upon her achievement. However, Senotsu also said she experienced a mix of satisfaction and relief, knowing her hard work had paid off. “I was expecting good result but wasn’t expecting to be a topper,” she said.
Senotsu revealed that she studied 3-4 hours daily. She emphasized that concentration was the key to effective learning in fewer hours. “It’s all about prioritizing tasks, staying consistent, and remaining dedicated,” she added.
Further, she credited her siblings for supporting her throughout her academic journey.
She also highlighted the importance of thoroughly studying textbooks and creating self-made notes for quick revision. “Staying calm and getting proper rest is another essential factor to keep your brain functioning well,” she added.
Expressing gratitude, she thanked her teachers, parents, and siblings for their unwavering support. She stressed the significance of keeping priorities straight when it comes to academics.
On overcoming setbacks, Senotsu said that she handles failure with resilience, never giving up. “To achieve long-term academic goals, we must remain consistent and persistent in everything we do,” she remarked.