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He watched TV, played daily & avoided endless tuition hours: What Punjab class 10 topper Mani Mahesh Sharma did differently to score 99.23% in board exams

Punjab Class 10 topper Mani Mahesh Sharma, who scored 99.23% and secured the second rank in the 2026 PSEB exams, has gone viral for sharing his balanced study routine and disciplined lifestyle. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said he avoided social media and mobile phone distractions while maintaining a schedule that included study time, television, outdoor play, and waking up at 4 AM to revise.