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How deduction of 19 marks in English led to Avni Kejriwal questioning CBSE marking and later making her 'national' topper with 500/500

A Ranchi commerce student, Avni Kejriwal, has achieved a perfect 500/500 in CBSE Class 12 exams after re-evaluation. Initially scoring over 92%, her marks were revised following scrutiny of English and Business Studies papers, adding 24 marks. The remarkable feat, especially in English, has sparked widespread online discussion and congratulations, with Kejriwal planning a future in business and finance.