Chennai Boy, Who Contracted Covid In 2nd Wave, Scores 96% In Class 12

With most rejoicing a good score, for many, this is the beginning of a phase of anxiety over admissions to colleges.

In Tamil Nadu, eight lakh students who had enrolled for the state board examinations have been promoted after a year-long nightmare amid the devastating pandemic. Reuben Stephen John a student of Class 12 had contracted the virus in May and managed to score 96% in his assessment. Mr John, who has earned a provisional admission at a private engineering college, said, "I thank my teachers for helping me so much. My next plan is to join a good engineering college. I want to study artificial intelligence." Reuben had put in a lot of hard work, his mother said, adding, "He never took it easy even though it was an online exam. I am proud of him."