LUCKNOW, May 14 -- Life posed challenges, but they fought back with remarkable resilience. When the CBSE Class 12 results were declared on Wednesday, several students stood out not just for their scores but for overcoming severe physical, emotional and financial hardships while continuing their studies.

Amputated arm but determination to excel

Aarav Arora, a humanities student of DPS (Gomti Nagar) who secured 84%, met with a near-fatal accident nearly three months before the examinations when a friend driving the car allegedly lost control and crashed into a wall at high speed.

"We were rushed to hospital after I lost a lot of blood. I have had an immune disorder since birth, which leads to low immunity, delayed recovery and frequent i...