Against All Odds: Nidhi Jain's Record-breaking RBSE 10th Score
If anyone needed proof that students in government schools can shine just as brightly as their peers elsewhere, they only need to look at Nidhi Jain. This year, she bagged the top spot in Rajasthan’s RBSE 10th board exams with an almost unbelievable 99.67%. To put it simply, out of 600 marks, she lost just two. Her home isn’t in a bustling city, but in the quieter area of Alod village in Bundi district. For kids who look for role models beyond the metro buzz, Nidhi is now that inspiring face.
But her journey to this point has been far from easy. During the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nidhi lost her mother—a blow that would have sent many reeling. Yet, she found strength to keep going. Instead of letting tragedy pull her back, she pushed herself harder in her studies, with her teachers and family standing firmly behind her. Her result isn’t just a personal victory; it’s a statement on how much grit can matter in a student’s life.
On hearing about her incredible performance, Rajasthan's School Education Minister, Madan Dilawar, called her up to personally deliver his congratulations. This isn’t something that happens every day—clearly, the state recognizes what an example she sets. The Minister even made a point to say he’s proud of her and believes she’s got a bright future ahead. For Nidhi, who dreams of engineering, that pat on the back from the top really means something.
Rajasthan Board Exams See Highs – Girls Lead the Way
If you zoom out from Nidhi’s story for a second, you’ll see the bigger picture—a record-breaking year for Rajasthan board students. This year’s RBSE 10th exams saw the overall pass rate climb to 93%, edging up by nearly two and a half points compared to last year. In raw numbers, that means over 10 lakh kids appeared, with more than 5.45 lakh scoring first division marks. If anyone still doubts the progress in public education, stats like these are hard to ignore.
Girls kept their winning streak alive, passing at a rate of 93.46% compared to 92.64% for boys. So yes, while everyone’s celebrating Nidhi, she’s also part of a larger wave—one that sees more and more girls topping charts and setting new bars for what’s possible. Government schools, often labeled as underdogs, have their own quiet revolution in classrooms just like the one in Bundi.
When news of Nidhi’s scores made its way around her village and school, the place lit up. Teachers, classmates, and neighbors turned out to celebrate her feat. This kind of recognition at both the local and state levels gives a boost not only to the topper but to every student who sees her story and thinks, “Why not me?” Authorities say they want to make a habit of applauding such performances, hoping to motivate more kids, especially from tough backgrounds, to give academics everything they’ve got.
Looking at Nidhi’s plans for engineering, there’s already chatter about scholarships and community support to make sure finances don’t get in her way. Her track record—scoring a near-perfect in such difficult circumstances—shows what she might go on to achieve with the right opportunities.
Put simply, one student’s journey in a small Rajasthan village is now being talked about all over the state, and it’s sparking hope that the future of RBSE 10th Topper stories will keep getting brighter and more inclusive. With the attention and encouragement pouring in, more children from government schools might just follow in her footsteps soon.
