DAILY HABITS OF TOPPERS
Prof. (Dr.) Aparna Sharma
Successful students excel primarily due to their daily habits that intersect with their ability to keep focused, organised, and confident through routine practices rather than cramming before their exams. Top-ranked students maintain their academic progress through ongoing efforts to develop and enhance both their knowledge base and their performance during tests by consistently undertaking purposeful activities daily.
The reason why many of today’s top-ranked students earn exemplary marks is their ability to effectively explain and express the information they acquire in a manner that is easily comprehensible. Top-ranked students write with purpose. They express their views clearly and straightforwardly, without burdening unnecessary information. To understand true knowledge as more than simply recalling facts, the method of delivery is just as important as the information, using brief, concise, and structurally sound sentences.
Clear Study Plan
For toppers, every day begins with a clear study plan. They decide what to cover, how much time to spend, and what outcome they expect. This gives direction and prevents confusion. Therefore, instead of jumping randomly between topics, they move with a simple, logical order that helps their mind stay organized.
Daily Revision
They also revise daily, even if only for 20–30 minutes. Consistent revision keeps information fresh, therefore reducing exam stress. Toppers understand that forgetting is natural; however, revisiting concepts regularly strengthens memory. This habit allows them to build long-term clarity rather than short-term cramming.
Active Learning
Another habit toppers follow is active learning. This process turns passive reading into active engagement. Toppers also practice writing exactly the way they are expected to write in exams. They start their answers with a direct response in one or two sentences. Then, they place their ideas in a simple and logical order. Using linking phrases like “therefore,” “however,” and “in addition,” they show their reasoning clearly. This flow makes their answers look like explanations rather than disconnected points. Teachers appreciate answers that are easy to read, well organized, and connected smoothly.
Presentation
Presentation is another daily discipline. Toppers pay close attention to how their work looks. They leave spaces between answers, underline important parts, and use simple diagrams to support the understanding. This neatness reflects clear thinking, therefore helping them score better marks. A well-presented answer often communicates confidence and clarity before the examiner even reads the content.
Routine Mock Tests
Toppers also include mock tests in their routine. They solve previous-year papers under timed conditions, which trains them to manage pressure and speed. Regular practice reveals weak areas, therefore allowing them to improve continuously.
Short Study Breaks
They know how to maintain balance; they have short breaks while studying; they also eat nutritious foods, get enough sleep, and maintain a healthy mind. Toppers understand that a calm mind will learn and perform better in any examination as compared to a stressed one.
The best students create a “topper” through developing their daily habits of clarity, discipline, purposeful learning, and so on. Toppers can organize their thoughts clearly and present themselves neatly; therefore, when students consistently use these methods, they not only become high scorers but also become confident and reflective learners.
Prof. (Dr.) Aparna Sharma, Dean, School of Liberal Arts, Noida International University
