A Podar College student scored 97.17% in the Maharashtra HSC commerce stream, attributing her success to a balanced approach rather than long study hours. She continued social activities and used social media, focusing on productive study time instead. The college credited mentoring, counselling support and regular assessments for helping students manage stress and perform well.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra HSC results declared on Saturday brought a proud moment for R A Podar College of Commerce and Economics, where student Ruparel Devanshi emerged as one of the notable performers in the commerce stream with 97.17 per cent.

For Devanshi, the result was both reassuring and deeply personal. “I am very grateful and over the cloud. I was not expecting that much. This is like a stepping stone towards success. It has motivated me to achieve my goals,” she said soon after checking her marks.

She added that the result has strengthened her self-belief. “I am believing in myself more now. I feel more confident about it.”

A calm approach, not an exhausting routine