Class X topper Amishi aims to be good human

Guwahati: Assam Class X state board examination topper, Amishi Saikia, is not just a brilliant student but also an accomplished Kathak dancer. She earned her Visharad degree — a qualification equivalent to a bachelor's degree — a year before completing her matriculation. Proficient in dance, music, art, and academics, Amishi says her aim in life is to become a good human being, and she has yet to establish any career aspirations.
"It was an unexpected result for me. I endeavoured my best but never anticipated a rank. Now, I need to be a good human being. I don't require anything more than that," Amishi said while visiting Pragya Academy Senior Secondary School in Jorhat with her parents to seek blessings from her teachers.
Amishi plans to continue studying at Pragya Academy and has no intention of changing schools. She credits her success to dedication, though she doesn't believe in studying day and night. "I studied thoroughly, solved test papers, and the result is before you all," she said.
Amishi has decided to pursue the science stream but remains undecided about her career path. "There is still time, and I shall contemplate it," she added.
A firm believer in balancing academics with cultural activities, she enjoys singing, painting, and dancing at home. "I never perceived study as a burden," she said.
Coming from a privileged family with her father being a doctor, Amishi was fortunate to study without any undue pressure. She transitioned from an ICSE school to a state-board school two years before her exams — a move usually avoided by students.
The third rank holder, Anirban Borgohain, also from the same school, aspires to become a doctor and prefers staying at the same institution. Anirban is an avid book lover and guitar enthusiast. "I abstained from social media but utilised the internet for gaining knowledge," said Anirban.