Murshidabad/Kolkata: In a year when nearly 10 lakh students appeared for the West Bengal Madhyamik Examination, a girl from Murshidabad’s Domkal has captured the imagination of the entire state with her extraordinary performance. Shahrin Sultana, a student of Domkal Model School, secured the 9th rank in West Bengal Madhyamik 2026 by scoring a stunning 689 out of 700 marks — including a perfect 100 in Mathematics, Physical Science, and Life Science.
Her achievement has turned Domkal’s Etbar Nagar into a celebration ground. From neighbours and relatives to teachers and local residents, people have been pouring into her home to congratulate the young achiever whose story is now inspiring thousands across Bengal.
What has made Shahrin’s success even more remarkable is not just her state rank, but the brilliance reflected in her marksheet. She scored 98 in Bengali, 95 in English, 100 in Mathematics, 100 in Physical Science, 100 in Life Science, 98 in History, and 98 in Geography — a near-perfect academic record that has made her one of the brightest students in the state this year.
Single Mother’s Struggle Behind Shahrin’s Historic Success
Raised by a single mother, Shahrin’s journey is a story of determination, sacrifice, and relentless hard work. Her mother, Ismatara Khatun, a teacher at Kalyanpur Primary School, played the central role in shaping her daughter’s academic foundation. From nursery schooling in Bagdanga to admission in Domkal Model School in Class V, Shahrin steadily built her path towards excellence under her mother’s guidance.
Speaking to eNewsroom, Shahrin said, she had expected good results but never imagined finding herself among the state’s top ten students.
“I am extremely happy. I hoped to do well, but securing a place in the state top ten was beyond my imagination. My mother has played the biggest role behind my success,” she said.
Shahrin now dreams of cracking the UPSC examination and becoming an IAS officer. Her second dream is to become a doctor.
“My teachers, friends, relatives, and family members are all very happy. Their love and blessings mean everything to me,” she added.
Three Perfect 100s Make Domkal Girl Bengal’s Pride
According to her family, Shahrin grew up largely under the care and encouragement of her mother, who remained her strongest pillar of support throughout her journey. Along with her mother’s sacrifices, the guidance of school teachers and private tutors also played an important role in her success.
Expressing her emotions, her mother Ismatara Khatun said, “The day I got my first job was one of the happiest moments of my life. But today, seeing my daughter’s success, I feel even happier. Her teachers supported her immensely, and I pray she achieves even greater heights in life.”
This year, a total of 9,71,340 students appeared for the West Bengal Madhyamik Examination 2026 held between February 2 and February 12. The overall pass percentage stood at 86.83 percent. While Abhirup Bhadra topped the state with 698 marks, Shahrin Sultana’s story from Murshidabad has emerged as one of the most inspiring narratives of this year’s results — proving once again that talent and dreams can shine from even the smallest towns.
