Pune: Army Public School Khadki Celebrates Stellar CBSE Class XII Results; Ananya Misra Emerges as School Topper with 98.6%

Khadki, 14th May 2026: Students of Army Public School (APS) Khadki have once again proven their academic mettle with an outstanding performance in the CBSE Class XII 2025-26 examinations. The results are highlighted by high scores across all streams and remarkable achievements by students in the Children with Special Needs (CWSN) category.

Ananya Misra from the Humanities stream brought laurels to the institution by securing an impressive 98.6%, emerging as the overall School Topper.

Following closely were the high achievers from the other academic streams. Piyush Pokharkar secured the top position in the Commerce stream with a stellar score of 95%, while Harsh Dumka topped the Science stream with a commendable 94%.

Inspiration in Inclusion: CWSN Category Triumphs
In a testament to the school’s inclusive environment and the indomitable spirit of its students, the CWSN category witnessed heartening results. Aryan Pathak, a Humanities student, secured a brilliant 91.8%. He was followed by Pranav Gaikwad, who scored 86.6%.

Other notable performers in the Humanities stream include Vaishnavi Mote with 81%, Ardhi Neha with 76.8%, and Kishlay Chauhan with 76.2%. Their success highlights the specialized support provided by the institution to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Principal’s Message
Principal Rupan Jaswal extended her heartfelt congratulations to the students and teachers for their dedication and exceptional performance. Reflecting on the evolving nature of the board exams, Jaswal noted that this year’s assessments were distinctly competency and application-oriented, challenging students to demonstrate deep conceptual clarity and analytical thinking.

“The results reflect the perseverance and sincere efforts of students, along with the constant support of teachers and parents,” said Principal Jaswal. “We are particularly proud of our students for adapting confidently to the evolving academic pattern and for the resilience shown by our CWSN toppers, whose success is an inspiration to the entire school community.”

A Journey of Evolution
School Topper Ananya Misra, who also actively served as the School Head Girl, attributed her phenomenal success to the collaborative and nurturing environment at APS Khadki. An ardent student of Political Science with aspirations to contribute to the social sector, Ananya described her schooling years as a journey of constant evolution.

In a heartfelt write-up, she expressed profound gratitude to Principal Jaswal, the faculty, and her parents. Ananya noted that her teachers extended guidance far beyond the standard curriculum, offering compassionate encouragement that transformed her from a reserved child into a confident leader.

“They transformed classrooms into spaces of curiosity rather than mere instruction, and for that, I shall remain profoundly grateful,” she shared, emphasizing how her participation in debates and the Ethics Bowl shaped her character and leadership skills.