Srinagar, Jan 14: Two cousin sisters from Chattergul village in Kangan, located about 15 kilometres from the main Kangan market in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, have brought immense pride to their area by securing a perfect score of 500 marks in the JKBOSE Class 10 annual examination 2024–25.

The results, announced by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Tuesday, placed Fiaqa Fayaz and Zainab-ul-Nisa among just 19 students across Kashmir to achieve full marks.
The remarkable achievement has sparked celebrations in Chattergul, a relatively remote village where access to educational resources is limited compared to urban centres.
Speaking to the media, the two students credited their success to the Almighty, their parents, and the dedicated guidance of their teachers. They described the achievement as an honour while also drawing attention to the pressure students often face on result day.
“Many students lose their calm due to anxiety, which can lead to serious problems,” one of them said, urging parents not to compare their children with others and instead focus on encouragement and support.
Looking ahead, Faqia and Zainab said they plan to pursue the Arts stream and aspire to qualify the UPSC examination in the future. However, they emphasized that marks alone do not determine a student’s future.
“Students today focus excessively on marks rather than knowledge, which affects the quality of education. Understanding concepts and gaining practical skills are far more important,” they said.
They also attributed their success to effective teaching methods, a relaxed and balanced syllabus, and strong academic support despite the shortened academic session. Commenting on societal pressures, they noted that traditional expectations often push students to chase high scores merely to satisfy relatives.
“We advise all candidates to remain calm and avoid unnecessary pressure,” they said.
Highlighting discipline and consistency, the duo clarified that success does not require studying for excessively long hours.
“Consistency matters more than duration. Regular study, even for shorter periods, brings results,” they said, crediting the Almighty first, followed by the unwavering support of their parents and family members.
Meanwhile, the JKBOSE Class 10 results recorded an overall pass percentage of 85.03 per cent. According to official data, 94,845 students—including 47,736 boys and 47,109 girls—appeared in the examination, of whom 80,650 students (40,242 boys and 40,408 girls) successfully passed.