In the recent Uttarakhand Class 12 board exams, Geetika Pant from Bageshwar and Naincy Dubey from Dehradun stood out as remarkable achievers. Geetika, who scored 98%, balanced her studies with caring for her ailing grandfather until his passing, dedicating her success to him. She credits her taxi-driver father for his support during tough financial times and aspires to become an engineer. Meanwhile, Naincy, who topped her school in Class 10 with 83%, faced significant challenges after her family relocated from Uttar Pradesh due to agricultural losses. With her father working as a gardener and unable to afford private tuition, she relied on self-study and free resources to excel. Both students' achievements reflect a broader trend in Uttarakhand, where girls have outperformed boys, and many students from humble backgrounds have achieved top ranks through hard work and determination.