Akshat, Geetika & Sushila emerge toppers
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 25 Apr: Bringing to an end the anxious wait of nearly two lakh candidates, the Uttarakhand Board of School Education today declared the results of the High School and Intermediate examinations for 2026. The girls have once again registered a clear edge over boys in overall performance.
Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat announced the results, which recorded an overall pass percentage of 92.10 per cent in High School and 85.11 per cent in Intermediate, reflecting a commendable performance by students across the state. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has congratulated the successful candidates and has wished them a great future ahead.
In the High School examination, Akshat Gopal of MP Hindu Inter College, Ramnagar, in Nainital district, secured the first position in the state with an impressive score of 491 marks out of 500, amounting to 98.20 per cent. Ishaan Kothari of Uttarkashi and Bhoomika Pandey of Government Inter College, Kherna, in Nainital, jointly secured the second position with 490 marks each, while Yogesh Joshi of Bageshwar stood third with 489 marks.
Bhoomika emerged as the topper among girls in the High School merit list. The examination results once again highlighted the consistent academic excellence of girls, who recorded a pass percentage of 96.07 per cent, significantly higher than the 88.03 per cent achieved by boys.
The Intermediate results too followed a similar pattern, with girls outperforming boys. The overall pass percentage stood at 85.11 per cent, with girls achieving 88.09 per cent and boys 81.93 per cent. Geetika Pant of Saraswati Shishu Mandir Inter College, Bageshwar, and Sushila Mehendiratta of Bhanjuram Amar Inter College, Bhurarani, in Udham Singh Nagar district, jointly secured the top position in the state with 490 marks each, translating to 98 per cent. Aryan of Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Rishikesh, secured the second position with 489 marks (97.80 per cent), while Vanshika of Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Mayapur in Haridwar, stood third with 485 marks (97 per cent), also emerging as the district topper.
The declaration of results has triggered celebrations across the state, with toppers receiving accolades from their schools, families and local communities. Sushila Mehendiratta’s achievement of having topped the Intermediate examination, has been particularly inspiring, as she comes from a modest background, with her parents running a small boutique in the Bhurarani area. She attributed her success to disciplined self-study of nearly four hours daily and consistent guidance from her teachers. Notably, she did not rely on any coaching or private tuition, choosing instead to focus on school-based learning and self-preparation. Her younger brother, who appeared in the High School examination, also performed well by securing 87.8 per cent marks, making it a moment of double celebration for the family.
Similarly, Vanshika’s success story reflects determination and perseverance. Daughter of a taxi driver, she prepared for the examination without any external coaching, relying on classroom teaching and dedicated study at home. She expressed her ambition to pursue higher studies in Mathematics and eventually become a professor, crediting her teachers and family members for their unwavering support.
High School topper Akshat Gopal’s achievement has also drawn widespread praise. A student of MP Hindu Inter College, Ramnagar, he maintained a disciplined study routine of four to five hours daily and avoided distractions such as excessive mobile phone use. He did not take any private tuition and relied entirely on self-study and guidance from his teachers. The son of a private teacher, Akshat credited his parents and mentors for his success and stated that he aspires to become an engineer in the future. His accomplishment has brought pride not only to his family but also to the entire region, with well-wishers thronging his residence to congratulate him.
The Board reported that a total of 1,12,266 candidates had registered for the High School examination, out of which 1,08,983 appeared and 1,00,373 passed successfully. The results are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the academic trajectories of the students, influencing their choice of streams and future career paths.
In addition to the toppers, several schools also recorded notable performances in the merit lists. Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Rishikesh, saw multiple students securing positions in the state merit list, underlining the institution’s consistent academic standards. Aryan’s second rank in the Intermediate examination added to the school’s achievements, while several other students secured positions within the top 25 ranks in both High School and Intermediate categories.
Following the declaration of results, the Board has also issued helpline numbers to assist students with queries related to their results, scrutiny and other examination-related procedures. Board Secretary Vinod Prasad Simlti stated that students often have several queries after the results are announced, and the helpline facility has been put in place to provide timely assistance and guidance.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat congratulated the successful candidates and extended their best wishes for their future endeavours. They also encouraged those who could not clear the examinations to remain determined and work harder, emphasising that perseverance and dedication are key to success.
