The city once again made its mark in the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 10 results, recording the highest number of students in the state merit list. As many as 38 students from Ludhiana secured positions in the merit list — the highest across Punjab — including 27 girls and 11 boys, reflecting the strong academic performance of girls in the district.
District topper Ridhima Bose secured an impressive 98.92 per cent by scoring 643 out of 650 marks. Coming from a humble background, she credited her success to self-study, discipline and the constant support of her teachers and parents. Ridhima balanced her studies with extracurricular activities such as debates and art and craft, which helped her stay mentally refreshed during preparation.
“Creative activities helped me manage stress, while my family and teachers were my biggest support,” she said.
Close behind her was Sachi Rai, who secured the second position with 98.77 per cent, missing the top spot by just one mark after scoring 642 marks. Sachi, who plans to pursue the non-medical stream, aspires to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). She said self-study played a crucial role in her preparation.
“My teachers were always there to guide me, and my parents’ support kept me motivated,” she added.
Taranpreet Kaur, daughter of a carpenter, secured the third position with 98.46 per cent by scoring 640 marks. A student of Teja Singh Sutantar Memorial Senior Secondary School, she relied largely on self-study despite financial constraints, with her family earning around Rs 10,000 per month.
She has opted for the commerce stream and aims to become a Chartered Accountant. Along with her studies, she also helped her mother with household work. She credited her teachers for their guidance and described consistency as the key to her success.
Amarpal Singh said Ludhiana’s performance had been outstanding, with the district contributing the maximum number of students to the state merit list.
School authorities and parents expressed pride over the achievements, saying the results reflected the dedication of students and the collective efforts of teachers and families.
The results have not only brought laurels to the district but also highlighted inspiring stories of determination, discipline and hard work among students.
