Imphal, April 26 \u2013 The COHSEM Class 12 examination results for 2025 were announced on April 25, spotlighting three remarkable young achievers, each securing the top position in their respective streams \u2013 Science, Arts, and Commerce. Riya Khwairakpam, Keisham Hannah Devi, and Warepam Lidia Devi have proven that belief in oneself, strong family support, and the right mindset can take one to the top.<\/p>\n
Science Stream: Riya Khwairakpam \u2013 490 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n Riya Khwairakpam of Comet School, Changangei Ucheckon, emerged as the Science stream topper with an outstanding 490 out of 500 marks. A native of Ithai Bazar, Kumbi, she is the daughter of Kh. Surachand Singh and Shougrakpam Lukamani. Aspiring to become a doctor, Riya scored letter marks in \u2013 English, Manipuri, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics \u2013 setting an inspiring benchmark.<\/p>\n Speaking to the media, her mother highlighted Riya\u2019s hard work and confidence throughout the year. She also reflected on how the competitive spirit built by the tuition culture can act as a motivational force for many students. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about extra classes. It\u2019s also about the drive it creates to keep doing better,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Riya\u2019s father, too, shared his pride, mentioning how Riya had expressed her wish to become a doctor since Class 8. He said, \u201cFrom the very beginning, she was determined to achieve this, and we always supported her.\u201d He also gave credit to his wife, stating, \u201cShe worked tirelessly for her child, supervising her day and night and being the support and strength her child needs.\u201d Her mother, while proud, had higher expectations. \u201cI expected her to place between the top 1 to 5 positions, but she surpassed even that,\u201d she added with a smile.<\/p>\n When asked what message she had for other students, Riya replied, \u201cI want to say\u2014don\u2019t waste time. Instead of spending time on unnecessary things like too many celebrations or distractions, just focus on your studies. Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean you should skip enjoyment entirely, but limit it. Limit social media use like Instagram. Focus on what you want to do in life\u2014have a clear goal and work towards it.\u201d<\/p>\n Arts Stream: Keisham Hannah Devi \u2013 479 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n With 479 marks, Keisham Hannah Devi from Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary School, Sangakpham, took the first position in the Arts stream. The eldest of three siblings, Hannah hails from Yairipok Bishnunaha Awang Leikai and is the daughter of Keisham Okendrojit Singh and Keisham Binadarshini Devi.<\/p>\n Hannah scored letter marks in – English , Manipuri, Home Science , Sociology, Education and History – Her favorite subjects being History and Sociology.<\/p>\n \u201cI expected to score above 90%, but I didn\u2019t expect to get the first position,\u201d she admitted. She believes that tuition is not necessary to achieve top ranks. \u201cBelieve in your own abilities and stop procrastinating. The time to act is now,\u201d she urged fellow students.<\/p>\n Hannah aims to pursue her higher education at Delhi University and eventually prepare for the UPSC Examination. Commenting on the impact of the ongoing conflict in Manipur, she acknowledged, \u201cOur school tried its best to shield us. The teachers stayed late and stood by us. That dedication is reflected in these results.\u201d<\/p>\n Her proud father addressed the media, stating he always had faith in her, while her emotional mother reportedly shed tears of joy upon hearing the news.<\/p>\n Commerce Stream: Warepam Lidia Devi \u2013 463 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n Warepam Lidia Devi of T.G. Higher Secondary School, Imphal, topped the Commerce stream with 463 marks \u2013 becoming the only topper in a stream, this year, from a government school. A resident of Uripok Khumanthem Leikai, she is the daughter of Warepam Opendro Singh and Warepam Medhapati Devi.<\/p>\n Lidia scored letter marks in – English , Manipuri, Accountancy , Business Studies and Economics. She credited her success first to her parents and then to her school teachers. She was elated when she heard about her results. While she did attend tuition classes \u2013 one at Commerce Academy and another for Mathematics \u2013 she kept her learning approach personal and flexible. \u201cI didn\u2019t have a fixed study schedule. I studied when I felt like it,\u201d she said, adding that she preferred reading self-help books over academic texts.<\/p>\n Describing herself as an \u201caverage student\u201d in her earlier years, Lidia said things changed when she entered Class 12. With a growing interest in Accounting, she began working harder and more consistently. She shared that despite the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in Manipur, she remained focused on her studies. \u201cThe conflict disrupted regular schooling, and some parts of the syllabus were not covered in time, which did affect my preparation,\u201d she acknowledged.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, Lidia\u2019s determination to succeed prevailed. Looking ahead, after completing her CA Foundation Course and passing it, Lidia aims to pursue further studies at Delhi. She has set her sights on becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) and eventually plans to establish her own accounting firm.<\/p>\n Riya Khwairakpam, Keisham Hannah Devi, and Warepam Lidia Devi, all exceptional young women, have topped the COHSEM 2025 Class 12 exams in their respective streams. Their achievements in Science, Arts, and Commerce highlight not only their dedication and hard work but also serve as an inspiring reminder of the power of perseverance and self-belief in breaking barriers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Imphal, April 26 \u2013 The COHSEM Class 12 examination results for 2025 were announced on April 25, spotlighting three remarkable young achievers, each securing the top position in their respective … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,32,33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-inn","category-state","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3115"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8935,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3115\/revisions\/8935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}