All smiles

Sahil Shah, 16
Greenlawns High School, Breach Candy
Score: 98.2%
Being the head boy, various events in India and abroad kept Sahil busy most of the time. He got into serious studies just two weeks before the exams. Sahil, who wants to be an engineer, says one should always enjoy extra-curricular activities.

Preey Shah, 15
Chattrabhuj Narsee Memorial School, Vile Parle
Score: 98%

Preey, who spent 8-10 hrs a day before Std X exams, said his main aim is to crack the IIT-JEE for which he's been preparing since Std VII. He plans to join a private college in Andheri that provides coaching for entrance exams.

Ankit Bohra, 16
Jamnabai Narsee School, Juhu
Score: 97.4%
Ankit studied 8-10 hrs a day for a month. The 16-yr-old draws his inspiration from his brother, an IIT-B student. Ankit has no intention of joining a reputed college. Instead, he wants go for an institute will coach him for entrance exams.

Abhay Thakur
Ryan International School, Kharghar
Score: 81.8%
A student with dysgraphia, Abhay says he scored more than what he had expected and attributes his success to his writers. He has represented the state at various sports events and has played at division level in DSO football tournament.

Nayan Ranka, 15
Arya Vidya Mandir, BKC
Score: 97%
Nayan wants to follow his father, a chartered accountant, and sister, who too is pursuing her CA, in their footsteps. He wants to join a top commerce college. The 15-yr-old said he studied throughout the year which helped him score well.