Ashwin Sanjay Limaye : Rank - 5
" I took it easy till the prelims but after that I really took up my studies seriously and put in more hours, especially during the last two months." He studied his text books thoroughly and as for Mathematics, thanks to his tuition teacher, he learnt to speed up his work to enable him to complete everything in good time. " I was never under any pressure to perform, but studies is given first priority at home and we never compromise on education, so that helped." Ashwin, too, wants to become a Computer Engineer and has in fact, already got admission in Apte Prashala.

Sushrut Dilip Ghaisas :Rank - 12

Well-planned, regular studying and the solving of question papers is what made him come up top, he believes. Confident of his standing somewhere in the merit list, a determined Sushrut put in that extra bit in the last three months besides the bit he had already put in, in the vacation batches. As if emerging 12th wasn't reward enough, the tears in his grandma's eyes as she learnt of his success came as icing on the cake. Determination personified, he says, "I want to do a super specialisation and become either a Cardiothoracic Surgeon or a Neuro Surgeon".

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Amit Tushar Bose : Rank - 1
"I studied for three-four hours daily emphasising on the tuition notes and read the text books thoroughly to cover minute details." He solved a lot of question papers especially on Physics and Chemistry. He advises those wishing to see their names in the merit list to try and understand what they are studying and practice a lot. Amit, who enjoys watching television for a break, wants to become a software professional.

Vineet Bharat Rajadhyaksha : Rank - 2
The secret of his success lies in studying regularly with a well worked out time-table. Having finished studying the entire portion one month in advance, he had ample time to solve question papers and that backed with the support and encouragement of teachers and parents did the trick. Unlike most students who attend coaching classes, he believes in self-study for the proper understanding of a subject. Vineet wants to become a mechanical engineer and then go in for a course in management.

Haripriya Rajgopal: Rank - 2
First among girls! That surely sounds great. She studied regularly right since June last year and also stressed on the class-college notes and the text books. She seems to believe in 'cool will rule' kinda thing for she advises students to solve papers tension free and confidently. She loves reading and has her dreams set on becoming a computer engineer.

Ameya Anant Kunte : Rank - 1 ( Commerce)
" I never really planned anything but started putting in more hours after the prelims and joined the college test series". It is very important to be able to complete the paper on time, feels Ameya. In fact, even he couldn't complete his economics paper satisfactorily. Passing the C.A. Foundation course in flying colours seems to be the immediate goal for this guy who likes trekking besides watching the idiot box.

Ketki Anil Angre : Rank - 3
( Arts) A Jane of all trades and master of all is how Ketki comes across. Though extremely busy till December, what with playing state-level hockey and Arangetram, she managed to balance extra-curricular activities and studies with expert ease. In July, last year, Ketaki had also been to France, as a part of a cultural exchange programme. "One should know where to draw the line between the two". Equally interested in music, reading and swimming, any mass communication institute, for that's where she intends to go after graduation, would welcome her with open arms.