96.6% in CBSE class 10 despite cancer: Topper Aarav Vats’ unbelievable battle with Lymphoma will give you goosebumps

Beating exams is tough. Beating cancer at the same time? That’s something else entirely. Aarav Vats has done just that, scoring an impressive 96.6% in the CBSE Class 10 board exams 2026 while fighting a two-year battle with Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. His journey is a powerful example of courage, showing that even serious health challenges cannot hold back determination and academic success.

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What is Lymphoblastic Lymphoma? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Lymphoblastic Lymphoma is a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. It primarily affects lymphocytes, which are essential white blood cells responsible for fighting infections.

Key Facts About Lymphoblastic Lymphoma

• Commonly affects children and young adults
• Progresses rapidly if untreated
• Often linked to T-cells, though B-cell variants also exist
• Requires intensive treatment such as chemotherapy

Common Symptoms

• Swollen lymph nodes (especially in the neck or chest)
• Persistent fever and fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Breathing difficulties (if a chest mass is present)

Treatment Options

Treatment typically includes:

• Multi-phase chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy in certain cases
• Targeted therapy or immunotherapy (in advanced cases)

Early diagnosis and timely treatment significantly improve survival rates.

CBSE Class 10 Results 2026 Declared: Pass Percentage Improves

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the Class 10 results for 2026, recording a slight increase in the overall pass percentage.

• Overall pass rate: 93.70%
• Previous year (2025): 93.66%

The results highlight steady academic performance and adaptation to evolving exam patterns.

How to Check CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 Online

Students can access their results through multiple official platforms:

• DigiLocker
• results.cbse.nic.in
• cbse.nic.in
• cbseresults.nic.in
• UMANG app
• results.gov.in
• SMS services

Schools will also receive institution-wise results via official email IDs.

Dual Board Exam System Introduced Under NEP

In a major reform aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), CBSE introduced a dual-examination format:

• First exam: 17 February to 10 March 2026
• Second exam: Expected from mid-May 2026

This system aims to reduce exam stress and give students a second opportunity to improve scores.

CBSE Class 10 Result 2026: Key Highlights and Statistics

Top regions:

• Trivandrum – 99.79%
• Vijayawada – 99.79%
• Chennai – 99.58%

Top institution category:

• Kendriya Vidyalayas: 99.57%
• Students appeared: Around 46 lakh
• Exam centres: More than 8,074 worldwide

CBSE continues its policy of not releasing merit lists or divisions to discourage unhealthy academic competition.

On-Screen Marking (OSM) to Transform Class 12 Evaluation

From 2026, CBSE will implement On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 answer sheet evaluation.

• Benefits of OSM
• Eliminates manual calculation errors
• Speeds up evaluation process
• Improves transparency and consistency
• Enables broader teacher participation

Answer sheets will be scanned and assessed digitally, with marks calculated automatically through software.

A Year of Achievement and Reform

The CBSE Class 10 Results 2026 reflect both academic consistency and progressive reforms in India’s education system. While structural changes like dual exams and digital evaluation enhance efficiency, stories like Aarav Vats’ remind us of the extraordinary strength students can show in the face of adversity.

Inputs from agencies