Farmer's daughter Atushi Mishra leads Jamshedpur in JAC Class 12 Science, achieves fifth position in Jharkhand

In a touching saga of grit and determination, 18-year-old Atushi Mishra of Gopalpur village under the far-flung Patamda block of Jamshedpur has earned tremendous pride for her family, school, and the district as a whole by achieving a remarkable 94.8% in the Jharkhand Academic Council's (JAC) 2025 Class 12 exam — the highest in the East Singhbhum district.

The results were declared earlier this week, and since then, Atushi’s modest home in Gopalpur has seen a steady stream of well-wishers, neighbours, and schoolmates congratulating the humble girl who has now become a beacon of inspiration for thousands of rural students.

Atushi hails from humble origins. Her dad, Indrajit Mishra, toils in the fields as a small-scale farmer, and her mom, Kalpana Mishra, stays home as a homemaker. Though impoverished, education was given topmost priority. Atushi attended school at the Plus Two Adivasi School, Bangurda, where she had previously scored 94.8% in her Class 10 board exams — a clear pointer to her talent as a scholar.

Atushi attributed her achievements to hard work every day, diligence in studies, and the never-fading encouragement of her family and teachers. "I used to study 4–5 hours daily after school and tuition. I think there is no difference between city and village students if one is dedicated. Hard work is the sole key to success," she declared with sparkling eyes of unobtrusive confidence.

Atushi’s subject-wise performance in Class 12 showcases her balanced grasp across disciplines: English – 88, Physics – 95, Chemistry – 95, Mathematics – 95, IT – 99 and Hindi – 85.

Her educational interests are inclined heavily in the direction of technology and science, and she now wants to study Computer Science at the elite Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. "I hope to be a computer scientist and contribute positively to the nation in the technology domain," she stated.

Her parents look back at a heartwarming change. "Atushi was a child who did not like going to school very much," remembers her mother Kalpana with a smile. "But over a period of time, she took an interest and now she sits down to study by herself, without reminders."

Indrajit, her father, chimes in with feeling, "We did the best that we could, in spite of our circumstances, to ensure our daughter could study. Her success today is like the greatest achievement of our lives."

Atushi’s story stands as a powerful reminder that talent and determination know no boundaries. Her journey from the fields of Gopalpur to the top of the district merit list exemplifies the spirit of new India — where rural children, if given the right opportunities, can outshine even the best of urban institutions.

Plus Two Adivasi School teachers are thrilled about their student's achievement. "Atushi has always been hardworking, punctual, and inquisitive. She is focused and humble. She is a role model for our whole school," said one of her teachers.

Aside from studies, Atushi likes to listen to music as a way of relaxing from stress. She also thinks that maintaining a balanced schedule and emotional stability are also key to success. Her achievement is not solely hers; it belongs to every parent who aspires to educate the child, every educator who develops rural genius, and every young woman who refuses to dream small despite limitations.

This success is another achievement for Adivasi Plus Two High School, Bangurda. In the previous results released on Tuesday, Bhumika Mishra and Shubham Kumar Patra from the same institution tied for the fifth rank in the state and were first in Kolhan division. The school is elated with the back-to-back achievements of its pupils, attributing them to their diligent efforts and the mentorship of committed instructors.