One Boy, 698 Marks: The New Face of Madhyamik Success

For thousands of students and their nervous parents, the wait is finally over. It’s that moment where a single screen refresh decides a child’s mood for the next month. For one family in Uttar Dinajpur, that refresh brought a celebration they’ll never forget. The tension of the exam hall has finally turned into the joy of a victory lap.

Abhirup Bhadra didn’t just pass; he crushed it. He scored 698 marks, which is a staggering 99.71%. He’s the top student in the 2026 Madhyamik exams, representing Sarada Vidyamandir. But he’s not the only one celebrating. A total of 131 students made it onto the merit list this year. Priyotosh Mukhopadhyay from Birbhum took second place with 696 marks. Then we have a tie for third place, with Saur Jana, Mainak Mondal, and Ankan Kumar Jana all hitting 695. It’s a massive achievement for these kids.

Is the gap between city and village schools closing?

Looking at these numbers, something interesting is happening. We’re seeing a shift. For years, the top list was usually dominated by a few elite schools in the heart of Kolkata. Not this time. Seeing names from Uttar Dinajpur, Bankura, and Birbhum at the very top tells us that quality education is finally reaching the corners of the state. It isn’t just about fancy coaching centers anymore. It’s about grit and the right guidance in smaller towns. This trend is a win for the whole education system because it proves that talent isn’t limited by a zip code.

What’s actually happening here is simple: the districts are waking up. If you look at the top ten, you’ll see a pattern. Sarada Vidyamandir in Uttar Dinajpur is a powerhouse this year. Then you have the consistent performance from the Ramakrishna Mission schools. It shows that when discipline meets opportunity, the results are incredible.

Here is how the top of the pile looks:

Abhirup Bhadra (1st) – 698 marks

Priyotosh Mukhopadhyay (2nd) – 696 marks

Saur Jana, Mainak Mondal, and Ankan Kumar Jana (3rd) – 695 marks

Arijit Bor, Rom Karmakar, Soudeep Das, and Soham Joardar (4th) – 694 marks

While the toppers get the headlines, we shouldn’t forget the millions of other students who worked just as hard. Whether they got 698 or 398, the relief of being done with the Madhyamik is the same. Now, the real journey begins as they pick their streams for higher secondary. One thing is certain: the students of 2026 have set a very high bar.