The results from Shimla’s ICSE Class 10 exams included a particularly impressive accomplishment by Avisha Syal and her identical sister Sirisha Syal from Auckland House School for Girls, both getting over 99 percent. Avisha had 99.4 percent and Sirisha 99.2 percent, and these very close scores emphasize how being consistent, being supported and having a life that isn’t just about studying are all valuable.
The sisters, at Auckland House School for Girls, said they succeeded because they worked as a team, and combined being disciplined with having fun. Their scores, only 0.2 percent apart, are like a reflection of how alike they are and how carefully, and without much stress, they got ready for the exams.
Who topped and how close the scores were
Avisha and Sirisha were the very top students at their school in the ICSE Class 10 exams, and their marks were almost exactly the same. Avisha got 99.4 percent, and Sirisha 99.2 percent, which shows they prepared in a similar way and did equally well.
The sisters said they were very pleased with the results as soon as they came out. They said all the thanks should go to their parents, teachers and school for guiding them. They said being interested in things, working consistently, and finding time for outdoor games as well as working together were all important to their success.
Study approach: steady, not rigid
The two of them said that they preferred to have a normal, regular pattern to their days, rather than a very strict timetable. They always finished their homework and went over what they had been learning, and they thought it was more important to be steady than to cram everything in at the last minute.
They highlighted simple habits that kept them on course:
– Completing homework without fail
– Regular revision to stay on track
– Staying curious and consistent daily
– Time for outdoor games to refresh
– Synergism and teamwork with peers
Their advice to anyone preparing for their exams is to be genuine and to keep working steadily, rather than trying to fit a lot in at the very end.
Beyond books: sports and music
Both Avisha and Sirisha played basketball and table tennis for their school. They also both played the guitar, and managed to find time to practice alongside their studying.
Even though they did a lot, they said they studied and did these activities together. They added that this balance helped them stay calm and focused as the exams got closer.
Family, aspirations, and next steps
Avisha and Sirisha’s parents, Kartik Syal and Geetika Syal, are both doctors. The twins said the support from their family was a major part of helping them prepare throughout the whole year.
For the future, the sisters are going to carry on with their education in Shimla. They both want to become engineers, and are particularly interested in physics and software engineering.
School-wide performance highlights
The school said in a statement that all 89 girls who took the exams passed, and that 21 of them got around 90 percent, showing the school did very well as a whole.
The twins’ success finishes off a year where consistent effort was more helpful than strict plans. Their experience shows that working at things every day, with help from teachers at home and school, can get you top results without you having to give up sports or music.
Because they had a simple and sensible routine, Avisha and Sirisha showed how being consistent helps you to feel sure of yourself. Their almost identical marks remind us that concentrating, getting help from friends and taking regular breaks can make a big difference when it’s important.
For students who are waiting to take their exams, the important things to remember are to revise regularly, to work honestly and to have time for fun, and high achievement can be achieved. As these top students from Shimla have shown, balancing things isn’t giving something up; it’s a way of succeeding.
