2026 CMS Exemplars Honoured for ICSE Board Exam Results 2026 in a Grand Felicitation Ceremony
City Montessori School, Lucknow (CMS) has reported an outstanding performance in the CISCE Board Examination 2026, with a total of 3709 students achieving high aggregate marks in class 10 and 12 across CMS campuses. In the ICSE Board Exam of 2026, a total of 2026 CMS students, i.e., 51.5% of all exam takers, scored 90% and above, reflecting consistency in academic outcomes.
Among these achievers—
- 20 students scored 99% and more, securing All India Rankings 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 794 students (i.e. 20.2% of all CMS’s ICSE exam takers) scored above 95%
- 107 students (i.e. 2.7% of all CMS’s ICSE exam takers) scored above 98%
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 Students who Scored above 99% and Above, securing AIR 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in CISCE Board Exam 2026
Leading the cohort was Vaivaswat Narayan Dubey of CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I, who scored 99.8% (All India Rank 1) in the ICSE Board Exam 2026. He achieved a perfect 100/100 in five subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology. The AIR 1 holder attributed his success to consistent efforts, learning from mistakes, and deliberate practice.
Victory March and a Grand Felicitation Ceremony Celebrating the Achievements of CMS Students
Lucknow resonated with cheers and applause as the CMS family commenced a grand Victory March and felicitation ceremony to celebrate the exceptional performance of Class 10 students in the ICSE Board Exam 2026. A large gathering, including parents, students, educators, and the CMS management, assembled near Makhdoompur Police Station to cheer on the ICSE exemplars as they marched with pride and enthusiasm towards CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus.
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, 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.
CMS Exemplars Felicitated by Chief Guest, Shri Alok Kumar, IAS
In a grand felicitation ceremony, our esteemed Chief Guest, Shri Alok Kumar, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary, Infrastructure & Industrial Development & NRI Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh), honoured our students who secured outstanding scores in the ICSE board exams. Applauding the students for their relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering determination, Shri Alok Kumar reminded them—
“Life is not a 100-meter sprint; it is a marathon. Board exams were the first sprint. There’s a long way to go. So, never slow down or become complacent because there’s a lot to be done.”
Cheering the students sitting in the audience, he further stressed, “Those who are sitting in the back don’t feel disheartened that you are not on the stage. There will be an occasion when you will also be on the stage.”
He also congratulated the girls for making their families proud and appreciated the role of parents and educators in supporting their children’s academic journey. His words resonated deeply with the audience, encouraging students to pursue their aspirations with courage, integrity, and a sense of purpose.
CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, highlighted the profound role of mentorship in shaping a child’s learning journey. She remarked that a child’s first teacher is the parent at home, who lays the foundation of character and values, while the second is the school teacher, whose influence remains significant through the formative years of education.
Emphasising that the world and educational landscape are constantly evolving, she noted the need to continually rethink and “restart” education through meaningful reforms and innovation. She further apprised the Chief Guest and parents of the progressive academic interventions adopted at CMS, including Jai Jagat Sections, competency-based assessments, AI-driven insights in report cards, and continuous upgrades in infrastructure and curriculum, all of which have contributed significantly to students’ regular attendance in school, holistic growth, and academic excellence.
ICSE Board Exam Results 2026 Overview
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| ICSE & ISC 2026 Examination Performance Overview | ||||||||||||
| No. of pupils who took the 2026 exam | No. of pupils >=90% Agg. Mark | % of pupils >=90% Agg. %wise | No. of pupils >=95% Agg. Mark | %. of pupils >= 95%Agg. %wise | No. of pupils >=97% Agg. Mark | % of pupils >= 97%Agg. %wise | No. of pupils >=98% Agg. Mark | % of pupils >= 98% Agg. %wise | No. of Pupils >=99%Agg. Mark | %. of pupils >=99% Agg. %wise | 100 mark one or more Subject | |
| ISC* | 3099 | 1683 | 54.3% | 647 | 20.9% | 276 | 8.9% | 141 | 4.5% | 42 | 1.4% | 635 |
| ICSE* | 3931 | 2026 | 51.5% | 794 | 20.2% | 286 | 7.3% | 107 | 2.7% | 20 | 0.5% | 378 |
| Total | 7030 | 3709 | 52.8% | 1441 | 20.5% | 562 | 8.0% | 248 | 3.5% | 62 | 0.9% | 1013 |
** In ISC, Aggregate mark is taken as the average mark in ‘English plus the Best Three Subjects’
* In ICSE, Aggregate mark is taken as the average mark in ‘English plus the Best Four Subjects’
All the meritorious students were presented with medals and garlands. The AIR holders received cheques of ₹1 lakh each, while the meritorious students who scored above 99% were awarded cheques of ₹21,000 in recognition of their exceptional accomplishment.
The ICSE exemplars from various CMS campuses, who secured scores above 90%, attributed their outstanding success to the visionary guidance and constant encouragement of their Principals — Mrs Soma Chandra, Mrs Nisha Pandey, Dr Kalpana Tripathi, Mrs Abha Anant, Mrs Shivani Singh, Mrs Archana Pandey, and Mrs Anupama Checker, whose leadership, mentorship, and unwavering support played a pivotal role in their academic achievement.
A Heartfelt Tribute to the Pillars of Success: Our Teachers and Parents
Continuing a cherished tradition started by our revered Founder, the late Dr Jagdish Gandhi, the CMS leaders paid heartfelt tribute to the parents and educators—the silent architects behind each student’s success. In a symbolic gesture of gratitude, mothers of the ICSE board exam toppers were weighed with fruits and flowers, fathers were honoured with shawls, and their teacher guardians were felicitated with flowers in recognition of their unwavering support, guidance, and contribution to this remarkable achievement.
This heartfelt recognition reflected the invaluable role played by both home and school in nurturing confident, capable, and value-driven individuals.
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.