DN Exclusive: How a Farmer’s Daughter Became UP Topper with 97.8% in Board Exams; Know Her Inspiring Story

Anshika Verma from Barabanki topped the UP Board Intermediate exams with 97.8%. In an exclusive interview with Dynamite News, she shared how the power of hard work and consistency can inspire students across rural India to achieve big despite limited resources and her background as a farmer’s daughter.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma
Updated : 23 April 2026, 8:00 PM IST

Lucknow: An inspiring story has emerged in the intermediate (12th) examination results of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. Anshika Verma, a resident of Barabanki, has secured first position in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. She has topped the state by scoring 97.8% marks, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

In an exclusive interview with Dynamite News, she shared her inspiring journey for the youth, along with her study strategies and the secrets that helped her not just top her class but also achieve the highest rank in the entire state.

Ordinary family, Great achievement

Anshika of Barabanki comes from an ordinary farmer family. Her father does farming, and Ansika achieved this great success while living in a village environment. This shows that with hard work and dedication success can be achieved in any situation.

Study Method and Hard Work

In an exclusive conversation with Dynamite News, Anshika said that she paid attention to regular studies and utilized her time properly. He believes that to achieve success it is important to study daily and not just during exams. He said that discipline and continuous hard work are the biggest reasons for his success.

Anshika has also set a clear goal for her further studies. She wants to do something big in the future and contribute to the country. Although he did not clearly name any one profession, his focus is on higher education and building a career.

Father's Pride

Anshika's father said that his daughter has always been good in studies and was also a topper in school. They expected her to perform well, but they did not expect her to stand first in the state. When he got the news of this success, he was very happy.

Anshika's success is an inspiration for millions of students who study in villages amidst limited resources. This proves that if the goal is clear and the hard work is true, then no obstacle can stop the way.

Message to Society

Anshika gave a message to other students to take their studies seriously and work hard every day. He said that there is no shortcut to achieve success, but one has to make continuous efforts.

Location :  Uttar Pradesh

Published :  23 April 2026, 8:00 PM IST