Who is Savi Jain, the student who scored 499/500 in CBSE Class 12 in 2025?

NEW DELHI: Savi Jain from Scottish International School has emerged as one of the highest scorers in the CBSE Class 12 examinations 2025, securing an extraordinary 499 out of 500 marks.

Her performance places her among a select group of students across the country who achieved near-perfect scores in one of India’s most competitive academic assessments.Announced on May 13, 2025, the CBSE Class 12 results recorded a national pass percentage of 88.39%. Savi’s disciplined approach, focused study schedule, and clarity of purpose have drawn attention, not only for her academic feat but also for her inspiring outlook towards learning and public service.Other high achievers join the 499/500 clubSavi shares this distinction with two other outstanding students—Shlokaa Upadhyaya from Delhi Public School, Raj Nagar Extension in Ghaziabad, and Karan Pilania from City Vocation Public School, Meerut. Shlokaa, a humanities student, scored 100 each in English core, political science, geography, and geospatial technology, and 99 in history. Karan, from the science stream, secured 100 each in English core, physics, mathematics, and painting, with 99 in chemistry.

Both students have expressed their interest in joining the civil services and enjoy extracurricular pursuits such as singing, swimming, cricket, and table tennis."I planned each subject in advance," says SaviIn an interview with PTI, Savi Jain shared her methodical approach to preparation. “I used to study for 4 to 5 hours every day. After school, I attended tuitions and then took some time to rest,” she said. “I followed a fixed daily schedule, planning in advance which subject to focus on.

My goal was to understand each topic so thoroughly that I could be confident about at least 99% of it.”Savi was quick to credit her support system for her success. “The credit for my success goes to my parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and the school director. Each of them has played a vital role in helping me reach this milestone and in believing in my potential,” she told PTI.

Determined to serve: IAS dream takes shapeLooking ahead, Savi aspires to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), echoing the ambitions of her fellow high scorers.

Her message to students is rooted in consistency and self-awareness: “Work hard, stay consistent, and always learn from your mistakes.”CBSE Class 12 result overviewThe CBSE Class 12 examinations this year recorded participation from over 17 lakh students. Below is a brief snapshot of the overall result:

Regional and institutional performanceCBSE’s data also highlighted strong regional performances, especially in the southern zones. The top three regions were:

School-wise, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Kendriya Vidyalayas led the charts:

An inspiration to manySavi Jain’s achievement is not only a reflection of academic brilliance but also a motivational blueprint for students across the country. Her mix of planning, perseverance, and purpose demonstrates what students can accomplish when they align routine with resolve. With her sights set on the IAS, Savi is poised to continue making an impact beyond the classroom.