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3mo ago

Cancer Survivor Ishika Bala Tops Chhattisgarh Class 10 Board Exams with 99.17%

The 17-year-old from a Maoist-affected village overcame blood cancer and financial struggles to achieve academic excellence, sharing the top spot in the state.

Her familys said Ishika Bala was diagnosed with blood cancer in November 2023 (seen in photo with her father)
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After beating cancer, Ishika Bala tops Chhattisgarh Class 10 exam with 99.17%
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Overview

  • Ishika Bala, a 17-year-old from Gundahur village in Kanker district, secured 99.17% in the 2025 Chhattisgarh Class 10 board exams, becoming a joint state topper.
  • Diagnosed with blood cancer in November 2023, she underwent chemotherapy and missed the 2024 exams but continued her studies remotely with support from her family and school.
  • The Chhattisgarh government has pledged to cover all expenses for her ongoing medical treatment as she remains in remission and prepares for Class 11.
  • Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Health Minister Shyam Behari Jaiswal lauded Ishika's resilience and academic achievement, highlighting her triumph over adversity.
  • Ishika plans to pursue engineering in Class 11 and aims to become an IAS officer, exemplifying determination and ambition despite significant challenges.