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Yeah of course. I came to experience that I made it - the splendid one. From higher secondary first year, I was aiming for this target and was working for that. So, no surprise on the results as it is expected.

2. Many schools and students start their preparation for the twelfth standard examinations while in the 11th standard itself. When did you start your preparations for the 12th standard public examinations?

I just started my preparations only from twelfth standard because the syllabus material of 11th standard is presented in motto - Learn thoroughly. The inverted pyramid shaped syllabus is presented to conquer knowledge for higher studies. So I learnt 11th before entering twelfth.

3. Was the teaching and materials provided by the school sufficient for your preparations or did you take any special coaching for any of the subjects?

Yes, the teaching methods/materials adopted/provided by my school is sufficient. No, I didnt' took any special coaching for any of the subject.

4. For how many hours per day did you study?

Nearly 14 hours/day (including school hours).

5. How was your typical school working day like? How would you allot time for each of your work?

I felt school as a home away from home. My school hours are from 8 am to 6 pm. Yes, I schedule my works.

6. How was your typical school holiday (weekend etc) like? How would you allot time for each of your work?

Only in the weekend (Sunday), I would get tired so easilty being taking so much of notes, studies, preparing for forthcoming exams and lots and lots of works under which one would get tired and weary.

7. Did you approach preparation for each of the subject (Language, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology/Computer Science) differently or was your approach the same to each of the subject?

My approach was different for different subjects.

8. If your approach to each of the subjects were different, how did you approach the preparation for -

a. Language (Tamil) Paper

* Prepare all "Seyyul" portions
* Understand the sangam literature
* Study the one mark Qs from book
* Prepare your own essays for "Urainadai"
* Prepare scripts from other sources
* Need for extended reading
* Separate preparation for
Pahupatha urupilakanam
Ilakana kurippu
Porunthuka
Seyyu Oru Mathipen Vinaa

b. English Paper

* Study the lessons carefully
* Know the synonyms and equivalent antonyms
* Do the book exercise grammar
* Try yourself the poetry appreciations
* Appreciate and understand poetry
* Prepare essays for supplementary reader
* Study essay books for extensive reading

c. Physics Paper

* Don't mug up. Understand the concepts
* In derivations, identify the root equations
* Don't leave out problems because they are too essential since they carry 30 marks

d. Chemistry Paper

* Give equal importance for all three branches of chemistry
* Understand organic chemistry mechanisms and naming reactions
* Concentrate in physical chemistry problems
* Read and write Chemistry (Inorganic) equations

e. Mathematics Paper

* Give equal importance to two volumes
* Memorise the formulae in all chapters
* Analyse the problems
* Relate them to the real life
* Identify the given points
* Minimise the problem steps

f. Computer Science

* Know the difference between MS/Star
* Learn C/C++ languages
* Learn HTML language
* Keep the keyboard shortcuts in mind

9. How important are handwriting and learning to write speedily in the examinations? Is there anything that a student can do to improve these two aspects?

Handwriting is vital too because the evaluator must understand the written things. Practice makes perfect. So repeated steps can give fruits.

10. Are there any strict Dos and Donts that you would recommend a student preparing for his or her twelfth standard examinations to adhere to?

Dos

* Understand the concepts
* Respect your elders

Donts

* Seeing TV
* Playing/watching Cricket

11. Did your school identify you as a prospective state rank holder early and give any special attention and coaching? How important is the choice of a school in achieving high marks in the examinations?

My school identified me earlier but they didn't give any special coaching to me. It is not the school but it is the student's hardwork that could be praised.

12. What was the role of your parents and family in your preparations for your public examinations?

My parents are neither well educated nor was I born with silver spoon. So, they just encouraged me to achieve the highest target.

13. How did you learn about your achieving the state rank in the examinations? What was your reaction when you first heard it?

I was expecting that result. So no excitement on hearing such news. So I was happy as an athlete who crossed 100m in 10 seconds.

14. Did you have any time to play any sport, pursue any hobby during your preparation for the public examination?

I strongly believe in the slogan: Successful people have time for everything - playing, occassional visits to cinemas, hobbies, reading books

15. Your life must have changed after achieving the state rank. You must be busy receiving lot of congratulatory messages, awards, recognitions etc. Could you tell your experience since the results were released?

Yeah, I was busy till I completed these answeres. Many messages from my friends, lot of phone calls, call from clubs/Collectorate etc

16. Are there any special people you would like to thank for your achievement?

My school principal: Mrs.V.V.Mohanambal
Correspondent: Mr.P.V.Senthil Kumar

17. Tell us about your family.

My parents - Murugasamy - Poongodi. I hail from a family of farmers, so no excess income. Yet we were happy with that too.

18. What course have you chosen to pursue after your twelfth standard?

B.E. (ECE/Aeronautics)

19. Finally, what is your advise to the students who would be taking their public examinations shortly?

Learn thoroughly, obey your staff. Follow up with the path shown by them to conquer glory.