Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, May 3, 2025, Kolkata : Amid widespread anticipation and anxiety, the West Bengal Madhyamik 2025 results were announced with a stellar 96.46% pass rate. Topping the list was Adrit Sarkar, a student of Raiganj Coronation High School, who scored an impressive 696 out of 700 marks (99.43%).
From early Friday morning, tension ran high at the Sarkar household as the Madhyamik Education Board President Ramanuj Gangopadhyay began the official press conference at 9 a.m. Adrit, known for his academic consistency, was hopeful of a strong result—but becoming the state topper came as a complete surprise.
Though always academically bright, Adrit and his family were anxious—would his name appear in the merit list? As soon as the announcement was made, joy filled the house. Overwhelmed with emotion, Adrit broke into tears, saying, “I never thought I’d come first!”
“Since the announcement, our phone hasn’t stopped ringing,” Adrit said with calm composure. “But I’m treating all of this as normal. I haven’t even had time to check the subject-wise marks yet.” He added that science has always been his passion, and he aims to continue in that direction—possibly pursuing medicine, though he remains open to other fields in the future.
“The medical field fascinates me right now,” Adrit told reporters. “But if my interests change, I’ll explore other paths. I never imagined I’d top the state! This happened because of hard work and the unwavering support of my teachers.”
Adrit has always been a focused student, studying under the guidance of nine private tutors. Despite his academic rigor, his true passion lies in drawing. “I had hoped for a good result,” he said, “but topping the state was beyond imagination.”
Adrit emphasized that he didn’t follow a rigid study routine. Instead, he studied 8 to 10 hours a day, focusing on understanding concepts rather than the clock. “Consistent effort matters more than a strict timetable. Study what you love,” he advised future students.
A Message of Gratitude and Social Awareness
Despite his personal success, Adrit expressed concern about the recent mass dismissal of over 26,000 teachers in West Bengal, including some from his own school. “It’s unfortunate. I studied under many of them, especially in Class 10. I hope they are reinstated soon.”
More Than Just a Topper
While Adrit has an academic inclination toward biology, he is also passionate about literature, especially detective novels. “Books have always been my escape. Whenever I had free time, I’d be reading.” His elder sister, Arpita Sarkar, a mathematics student in college, said, “He loves books—academic and non-academic alike. He’s also brilliant at quizzes and recently won a district-level competition.”
His parents are overwhelmed with pride. “His achievement has brought honor to Raiganj,” said his father Amit Kumar Sarkar. His mother Seema Sarkar added emotionally, “I’m overjoyed. Words fall short to describe what this moment feels like.”
Final Words from the Topper
Reflecting on his journey, Adrit said, “I expected to do well, maybe rank within the top ten. But topping the entire state? That was a shock. I cried when I saw the result. A whole year of effort—it was worth it.”
To aspiring students, he left a heartfelt message:
“Success doesn’t need a rigid schedule. Study smart, stay consistent, and never give up on what excites you.”
