2026 CMS Students Honoured for ICSE Board Exam Results in the year 2026 at a Grand Felicitation
City Montessori School (CMS) has once again delivered an outstanding performance in the ICSE Board Examinations 2026, with students achieving exceptional results across its campuses and reinforcing the school’s consistent record of academic excellence.
This year, 3,931 CMS students appeared for the ICSE (Class 10) Board Examinations conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Of these, 2,026 students secured 90% and above aggregate marks, representing 51.5% of all candidates. Further, 794 students scored 95% and above; 286 students secured 97% and above; and 107 students achieved 98% and above aggregate marks.
A total of 20 CMS students scored 99% and above aggregate mark in the ICSE Board Examinations 2026, earning top national positions and bringing distinction to both the institution and the city of Lucknow. Additionally, 378 students secured a perfect score of 100 in one or more subjects, reflecting strong conceptual understanding and subject proficiency.
- 20 students scored 99% and above aggregate mark, securing All India Rankings 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 794 students scored 95% and above aggregate mark i.e. 20.2% of all CMS’s ICSE exam takers (3931)
- 107 students secured a 98% and above aggregate mark i.e. 2.7% of all CMS’s ICSE exam takers (3931)
This outstanding performance reflects the dedication and perseverance of our learners as well as the consistent efforts of CMS educators in nurturing excellence across a broad academic spectrum.
ICSE National Rank Holders Bring Pride to CMS and Lucknow
Leading the CMS ICSE achievers was Vaivaswat Narayan Dubey of CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I, who secured 99.80%, achieving All India Rank 1. He scored a perfect 100 in five subjects — English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.
The other national rank holders included Zahra Fatima of CMS Asharfabad Campus and Anay Agrawal of CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I, both of whom secured 99.60%.
Students securing 99.40% included Afshaan Ahmad, Divyansh Kushwaha and Farheen Khan.
Other CMS students who scored 99% and above included Prashasti Agrawal, Divyansh Pandey, Muaz Siddiqui, Yuvraj Singh, Samarth Tayal, Suyash Tripathi, Peehu Verma, Tejas Singh, Prakhya Yadav, Arsh Singhal, Kush Sharma, Manya Singh, Mishti Bisaria and Animesh Singh.
The results reflect sustained academic discipline, strong mentoring systems, and consistent student engagement across CMS campuses.
Grand Felicitation Ceremony Honours ICSE Achievers
CMS organised a grand felicitation ceremony at the CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus Auditorium to honour meritorious students who delivered exceptional performances in the ICSE and ISC Board Examinations 2026. CMS Founder-Director Dr Bharti Gandhi, CMS Manager Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, and Ms Reena Soti (Head – Quality Assurance and Innovation Department) led the march with all the campus principals, headmistresses, educators, students, and parents. Beaming with joy and fulfilment, the ICSE toppers celebrated the successful accomplishment of an important academic milestone, feeling energised and motivated for the opportunities that lie ahead. This march stood as an inspiring reflection of the dedication, perseverance, and discipline that remain the hallmarks of academic success at CMS.
At the ceremony, six ICSE students who secured national positions and scored between 99.40% and 99.80% were awarded cash prizes of ₹1 lakh each in recognition of their achievement. In addition, 14 ICSE students who scored above 99% aggregate mark were awarded ₹21,000 each.
In total, CMS distributed cash awards worth ₹28 lakh to meritorious students who secured outstanding results in the board examinations.
A distinctive feature of the ceremony was the symbolic honouring of parents and teachers. Following a long-standing CMS tradition initiated by the late founder Dr Jagdish Gandhi, mothers of toppers were weighed with fruits and flowers, while fathers and teachers were felicitated with shawls and floral tributes in recognition of their contribution to the students’ success.
(100 marks in one or more subjects)
** In ISC, the aggregate mark is taken as the average mark in ‘English plus the Best Three Subjects’
* In ICSE, the aggregate mark is taken as the average mark in ‘English plus the Best Four Subjects’
Chief Guest Encourages Students to Remain Focused and Determined
The felicitation ceremony was inaugurated by Shri Alok Kumar IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Infrastructure & Industrial Development and NRI Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who lit the ceremonial lamp and addressed the gathering.
Congratulating the students on their achievements, he encouraged them to continue moving forward with discipline, perseverance and confidence. He emphasised that success is built through sustained effort and resilience and advised students to remain prepared for future opportunities while continuing to work with sincerity and dedication.
Welcoming the Chief Guest and distinguished guests, CMS Founder-Director Dr Bharti Gandhi said that the achievements of CMS students have brought recognition to Lucknow at the national level and serve as a source of inspiration for other students.
Innovation and Competency-Based Learning Reflected in Results
Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Manager, CMS stated that the institution has consistently focused on innovation, competency-based learning and academic reforms to strengthen educational outcomes. She noted that the school’s emphasis on conceptual clarity, analytical thinking and continuous assessment is reflected in the strong ICSE Board Examination results this year.
She further shared that across ICSE and ISC examinations, 7,030 CMS students appeared for the board examinations in 2026, out of which 3,709 students secured above 90%, while 1,441 students scored above 95%. A total of 1,013 students achieved 100 marks in one or more subjects.
Looking Ahead
As CMS celebrates the success of its ICSE board exam 2026 toppers, it also looks ahead with renewed commitment and optimism. These board results mark not just a milestone but the beginning of a larger journey—one defined by ambition, resilience, and a vision to contribute meaningfully to society.
City Montessori School, Lucknow, congratulates every student, every mentor, and every family that has contributed to this remarkable success story.
With its exceptional ICSE Board Results 2026, CMS continues to strengthen its position among India’s leading educational institutions, demonstrating consistent academic standards, student achievement and commitment to holistic education.