“The number of study hours is a farce”: Meet Kashika Dhingra, who scored 97.2% in CBSE Class 12 exams without romanticising hustle

Scoring 97.2% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 examinations, Shiv Nadar School student Kashika Dhingra opens up about balancing board exams, CUET, extracurricular activities and burnout. In a deeply honest conversation, she rejects toxic hustle culture, shares practical preparation strategies and offers emotional guidance for students navigating board pressure and exam anxiety.