India, May 17 -- For millions of students in India, exam results are more than just numbers on a marksheet. From board exam marks shaping social perception to college admissions demanding near-perfect percentages, students are often pushed into a relentless race for academic success. In such an intensely competitive environment, scoring above 95% is increasingly seen as the norm rather than an exception.

This reality was recently highlighted in a viral video by Bengaluru-based American techie Tony Klor, who admitted that he could never have survived as a student in India after seeing the marks scored by toppers.

In a video posted on X, Klor filmed a roadside board displaying names and marks of top-performing students. As he scanned thro...