Bihar Class 10th Topper 2026: Who Is Pushpanjali Kumari Scoring 98.4%, Check Prize Money And Rewards

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the Class 10 Result 2026, bringing relief and celebration to thousands of students across the state. This year’s result saw an overall pass percentage of around 81.79%, reflecting good performances from students. Alongside the result, the board also released the merit list, highlighting students who secured the highest marks. Most talked about among the toppers is Pushpanjali Kumari, who scored an impressive 98.4% in the board exam. Let’s meet her and explore the full list of top performers from the Bihar Class 10th board exam.

Who Is Pushpanjali Kumari Scoring 98.4% (Bihar Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Topper)

One of the standout achievers in the Bihar Class 10 exams is Pushpanjali Kumari from Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya (SAV), Jamui, Bihar who scored 492 marks out of 500, equalling a 98.4% score. Her father Lalmohan Sharma is a maths teacher and her mother, Sindhu Devi, is a homemaker. Pushpanjali has a lot of interest in science and her aim is to be a scientist. She topped the state along with Sabreen Praween, who also earned the same marks and shared the top position).

Pushpanjali Kumari To Receive 2 Lakh Cash Prize And Laptop

Pushpanjali Kumari who topped the 2026 BSEB Bihar Board Class 10 (matric) exam with 492 marks (98.4%), will receive a ₹2 lakh cash prize, a laptop, and a Kindle/ Tablet from the state. Key rewards for Bihar Class 10th Topper 2026:

• Rank 1: ₹2 lakh, laptop, and a Kindle/tablet.

• Rank 2: ₹1.5 lakh, laptop, and a Kindle/tablet.

• Rank 3: ₹1 lakh, laptop, and a Kindle/tablet.
  Rank 4th-10th: ₹20,000 and a laptop

Pushpanjali Kumari Wants To Become A Doctor
Pushpanjali Kumari aims to be a scientist. She shared that her father’s consistent effort and guidance helped her to achieve this result. In an exclusive with NDTV she shared, “When no one from my school topped in the Class 12 result declared a few days back, I felt sad because my school has been called the 'topper school'. But now, when I have topped, I am so happy that I topped from a topper's school.”

Pushpanjali’s achievement reflects consistent hard work and dedication throughout her school years. Her success has made her a role model for peers and younger students. In media interactions, she mentioned her aspirations and encouraged others to stay focused. This kind of academic excellence is celebrated widely across Bihar’s educational community.

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Bihar Class 10th Topper List 2026

Along with the announcement of the Class 10 results, BSEB released the merit list of the highest scorers. The top ranks were dominated by students who demonstrated exceptional performance across subjects. 

Here are some of the top performers from the Bihar Board Class 10 exam 2026:

1. Pushpanjali Kumari - 98.4%

2. Sabreen Praween - 98.4%

3. (Other top scorers are listed in the official merit list with their marks, reflecting students who scored close to the highest range)

In total, many students have made it to the top 10 and top 100 lists, showcasing the academic strength in various districts. The girls, in particular, made strong showings this year, with several securing spots among the highest ranks.

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How Many Students Appeared For Bihar Class 10 Exam?

The BSEB Class 10 examination for 2026 was conducted across the state in February, and the results were declared on March 29, 2026. According to board sources, over 15 lakh students appeared for the exams this year (approx 7,84,871 girls and 7,26,057 boys).

Students from all districts sat for the exam, which tested their knowledge in languages, mathematics, science, and social studies. The board’s evaluation process was completed swiftly, and the final results were made available online on official portals like biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.

According to the reports, the overall pass percentage this year remained close to 81.79%, a slight change compared to previous years but still a strong performance considering the large number of candidates.

Pushpanjali Kumari’s impressive 98.4% score has made her one of the standout achievers of the Bihar Class 10 result 2026.

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