Srinagar: A visually-impaired girl from Srinagar in Kashmir has created history by scoring 95% in this year’s CBSE Class-X exams, in which she appeared without a scribe.
Zainab Bilal, secured 475 out of 500 marks, including a perfect 100 in Computer Science, as reported by PTI. She took the exam using a laptop.
“Since my childhood, I have wanted to get into the Information Technology sector. I intend to do my bachelor’s degree in computer applications,” she said in a video posted by the news agency.
Zainab (16), studied at the Learning Resource Centre of Delhi Public School in Srinagar. She credited her school and teachers for standing by her throughout.
“I am thankful to Vijay Dhar (owner of the school) and my teachers for their support. I do not have words to thank my parents, who have been the biggest support of my lif
e,” she said.
Zainab’s achievements are not restricted to academics. At just 12, she had already interviewed Omar Abdullah and Bollywood star Aamir Khan for Radio DPS, a student-run radio station at her school.
Many people shared messages of admiration and encouragement as her story gained traction online. The teenager had a message for parents of specially-abled children. “If I can do it, anyone can. They just need your support,” Zainab said.
Social media was also flooded with congratulatory messages, addressed both to Zainab and her parents.
“Heartfelt congratulations to my sister from the deepest corners of my heart. I understand how challenging it is to raise a specially-abled child. At times, it can feel like a burden on the family, with remarks from relatives and neighbors, and often a painful distance from so-called friendships and society. This journey is not easy, and it takes immense strength and patience. My sincere congratulations and deepest respect to the parents. Salute to their courage and dedication,” a user posted, as reported by The Indian Express.
“Congratulations to LRC department of DPS Srinagar. They really work hard for the upliftment of specially abled children,” another user commented.