Introduction
Reaching 95% marks might sound like a dream — but thousands of students have done it.
This blog reveals the real study hacks from students who moved from 70% to 95% and how you can do it too.
At Shiksha Nation, we’ve mentored students who used simple yet powerful strategies — understanding concepts deeply, planning smartly, and using AI-based tools to save time.
Let’s decode what actually works.
Understand Concepts; Don’t Just Finish the Syllabus
Most students focus on completing the syllabus; toppers focus on understanding it.
Real Example:
A Class 10 student from Jaipur said,
“Once I stopped memorising and started understanding ‘why’ behind topics, my marks jumped from 72% to 93%.”
Why it works:
Concept clarity lets you handle tricky questions easily.
How to do it:
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Teach topics aloud to yourself.
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Watch short revision videos (like Shiksha Nation’s Smart Revision Series).
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Link new concepts to real-life examples.
Follow the 20-Minute Smart Revision Rule
One of the most effective From 70% to 95% of study hacks is the 20-minute rule.
How it works:
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Revise a topic 20 minutes after learning it.
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Revise again after 1 week.
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Revise again after 1 month.
Why it works:
This turns short-term memory into long-term understanding.
Pro Tip:
Use AI tools like Quizlet or Shiksha Nation’s AI Smart Notes for easy spaced revision.
Study in Focused Blocks, Not Long Marathons
Toppers don’t study for 6 hours at a stretch — they study in power sessions.
Try this schedule:
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50 minutes focused study
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10-minute break
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After 3 blocks, take a longer 30-minute rest
Why it works:
Your brain stays fresh and focused.
Example:
A NEET aspirant from Delhi improved from 70% to 91% after switching to 1-hour sessions.
Create Your Own Notes (The Right Way)
Don’t copy from textbooks — make your own notes.
Smart Notes Formula:
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Use bullet points, not paragraphs
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Colour code: blue for formulas, red for definitions
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Keep one page per topic for last-minute revision
Why it works:
Writing forces your brain to process information deeply.
Analyse Mistakes Like a Toppers’ Detective
Toppers don’t fear mistakes — they study them.
Do this:
Keep an “Error Notebook” to record every silly mistake and wrong concept.
Before exams, revise that notebook — not your whole syllabus.
Example:
A Class 12 student from Pune moved from 68% to 94% using this technique.
Alt Text: Student analysing mistakes in an error book – 70% to 95% success story.
Plan Weekly, Not Daily
Daily plans often fail — weekly planning works better.
Sample Plan:
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Mon | Science – Physics |
| Tue | English – Grammar + Writing |
| Wed | Maths – Trigonometry |
| Thu | Chemistry – Reactions |
| Fri | SST – Geography |
| Sat | Full Revision |
| Sun | Rest & Reflection |
Use AI Tools and Study Apps Wisely
AI isn’t cheating — it’s a shortcut to smarter learning.
Top AI Study Tools:
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🧠 ChatGPT – for instant concept explanations
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📚 Google Gemini – for summarising chapters
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💡 Claude AI – for essay support
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💻 GitHub Copilot – for coding practice
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🧩 Quizlet – for revision
Practise Like It’s the Real Exam
Toppers simulate exam pressure before the real one.
How to do it:
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Take full mock tests weekly.
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Write answers under timed conditions.
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Check answers critically.
Why it works:
You train your brain to stay calm under pressure.
Surround Yourself with Serious Study Friends
Energy is contagious — pick friends who push you forward.
Try this:
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Create a 4-member study group
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Take turns teaching each topic
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Compete healthily
Example:
A Class 12 topper said,
“Explaining topics to my group helped me remember everything perfectly.”
Sleep Like a Topper’s Secret Weapon
No one talks about this — but sleep is your hidden booster.
Ideal Schedule:
7–8 hours nightly + 20-minute afternoon nap during intense prep.
Why it works:
Sleep consolidates learning and improves recall speed.
Track Progress and Stay Consistent
Don’t aim for perfection — aim for progress.
Set small weekly goals and track your improvement.
Example:
A student improved from 70 to 80, then to 88, then to 95%—simply by tracking her subject scores weekly.
Real Success Story
A Shiksha Nation student, Riya Sharma, scored 69% in Class 9 and 94% in Class 10 using the Smart Revision System — a plan designed for smart students like you.
Her secret?
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Concept-based learning
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Weekly tracking
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Consistent AI-guided revision
Final Thoughts
Moving from 70% to 95% isn’t luck — it’s strategy.
Follow what real students did:
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Focus on understanding
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Revise using the 20-minute rule
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Analyse mistakes
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Use smart study tools
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Stay consistent and confident
With the Shiksha Nation Smart Revision System, students across India are achieving their dream scores—and so can you.